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Matthew 19:13-15
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Matthew 19:13-15
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The Little Children and Jesus(A)
13 Then people brought little children to Jesus for him to place his hands on them(B) and pray for them. But the disciples rebuked them.
14 Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs(C) to such as these.”(D) 15 When he had placed his hands on them, he went on from there.
Matthew 19:13-15
Christian Standard Bible
Matthew 19:13-15
Christian Standard Bible
Blessing the Children
13 Then little children were brought to Jesus for him to place his hands on them and pray, but the disciples rebuked them.(A) 14 Jesus said, “Leave the little children alone, and don’t try to keep them from coming to me, because the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.”[a](B) 15 After placing his hands on them, he went on from there.
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- 19:14 Lit heaven is of such ones
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