Good News Translation GNT
New International Version NIV
13 Some people brought children to Jesus for him to place his hands on them, but the disciples scolded the people.
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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 noticed this, he was angry and said to his disciples, "Let the children come to me, and do not stop them, because 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 that whoever does not receive the Kingdom of God like a 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 Then he took the children in his arms, placed his hands on each of them, and blessed them.
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And he took the children in his arms, placed his hands on them and blessed them.
Scripture taken from the Good News Translation - Second Edition, Copyright 1992 by American Bible Society. Used by Permission.
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