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13 And they were bringing children to Him so that He might touch them; but 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 this, He was indignant and said to them, "Permit the children to come to Me; do not hinder 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 "Truly I say to you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God like a child will not enter it at all."
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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 began blessing 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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