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15 Now they were bringing even infants to him that he might touch them; and when the disciples saw it, they rebuked them.
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15 People were also bringing babies to Jesus to have him touch them. When the disciples saw this, they rebuked them.
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16 But Jesus called them to him, saying, "Let the children come to me, and do not hinder them; for to such belongs the kingdom of God.
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16 But Jesus called the children to him and said, "Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these.
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17 Truly, I say to you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God like a child shall not enter it."
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17 I tell you the truth, anyone who will not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it."
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