Holman Christian Standard Bible CSB
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13 Some people were bringing little children to Him so He might touch them, but His disciples rebuked them.
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People were bringing little children to Jesus for him to place his hands on them, but the disciples rebuked them.
14 When Jesus saw it, He was indignant and said to them, "Let the little children come to Me. Don't stop them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these.
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When Jesus saw this, he was indignant. He said to them, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these.
15 I assure you: Whoever does not welcome the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it."
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Truly I tell you, anyone who will not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it.”
16 After taking them in His arms, He laid His hands on them and blessed them.
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And he took the children in his arms, placed his hands on them and blessed them.
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