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Some people brought little children to Jesus to have him hold them. But the disciples told the people not to do that.
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When Jesus saw this, he became irritated. He told them, "Don't stop the children from coming to me. Children like these are part of the kingdom of God.
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I can guarantee this truth: Whoever doesn't receive the kingdom of God as a little child receives it will never enter it."
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Jesus put his arms around the children and blessed them by placing his hands on them.