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13 One day some parents brought their children to Jesus so he could touch and bless them. But the disciples scolded the parents for bothering him.
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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 saw what was happening, he was angry with his disciples. He said to them, “Let the children come to me. Don’t stop them! For the Kingdom of God belongs to those who are like these children.
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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 tell you the truth, anyone who doesn’t 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 and placed his hands on their heads and blessed 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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