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13 And they were bringing children to him that he might touch them, and the 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 But when Jesus saw it, he was indignant and said to them, "Let the children come to me; do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of God.
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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 Truly, I say to you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God like a child shall not 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 And he took them in his arms and blessed them, laying his hands on 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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