13 People were bringing children to Jesus so that he would bless them. But the disciples scolded them.
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When Jesus saw this, he grew angry and said to them, " Allow the children to come to me. Don't forbid them, because God's kingdom belongs to people like these children.
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I assure you that whoever doesn't welcome God's kingdom like a child will never enter it."
17 As Jesus continued down the road, a man ran up, knelt before him, and asked, "Good Teacher, what must I do to obtain eternal life?"
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Jesus replied, " Why do you call me good? No one is good except the one God.
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You know the commandments: Don't commit murder. Don't commit adultery. Don't steal. Don't give false testimony. Don't cheat. Honor your father and mother."
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"Teacher," he responded, "I've kept all of these things since I was a boy."
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Jesus looked at him carefully and loved him. He said, " You are lacking one thing. Go, sell what you own, and give the money to the poor. Then you will have treasure in heaven. And come, follow me."
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But the man was dismayed at this statement and went away saddened, because he had many possessions.
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Looking around, Jesus said to his disciples, " It will be very hard for the wealthy to enter God's kingdom!"