Hebrew Names Version HNV
New International Version NIV
13 They were bringing to him little children, that he should touch them, but the talmidim rebuked those who were bringing 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 Yeshua saw it, he was moved with indignation, and said to them, "Allow the little children to come to me! Don't forbid them, for to such belong 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 Most assuredly I tell you, whoever will not receive the kingdom of God like a little child, he will in no way enter therein."
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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 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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