New International Reader's Version NIRV
New International Version NIV
13 People were bringing little children to Jesus. They wanted him to touch them. But the disciples told the people to stop.
13
People were bringing little children to Jesus for him to place his hands on them, but the disciples rebuked them.
14 When Jesus saw this, he was angry. He said to his disciples, "Let the little children come to me. Don't keep them away. God's kingdom belongs to people like them.
14
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 What I'm about to tell you is true. Anyone who will not receive God's kingdom like a little child will never enter it."
15
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. He put his hands on them and blessed them.
16
And he took the children in his arms, placed his hands on them and blessed them.
Holy Bible, New International Reader's Version® Copyright © 1995, 1996, 1998 by Biblica. All rights reserved worldwide.
Scripture quoted by permission. Quotations designated (NIV) are from THE HOLY BIBLE: NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®. NIV®. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica. All rights reserved worldwide.