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And they brought to him young children, that he might touch them. And the disciples rebuked them that brought them.
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Whom when Jesus saw, he was much displeased and saith to them: Suffer the little children to come unto me and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God.
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Amen I say to you, whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child shall not enter into it.
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And embracing them and laying his hands upon them, he blessed them.
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And when he was gone forth into the way, a certain man, running up and kneeling before him, asked him: Good Master, what shall I do that I may receive life everlasting?
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And Jesus said to him: Why callest thou me good? None is good but one, that is God.
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Thou knowest the commandments: Do not commit adultery, do not kill, do not steal, bear not false witness, do no fraud, honour thy father and mother.
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But he answering, said to him: Master, all these things I have observed from my youth.
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And Jesus, looking on him, loved him and said to him: One thing is wanting unto thee. Go, sell whatsoever thou hast and give to the poor: and thou shalt have treasure in heaven. And come, follow me.
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Who being struck sad at that saying, went away sorrowful: for he had great possessions.
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And Jesus looking round about, saith to his disciples: How hardly shall they that have riches enter into the kingdom of God!
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And the disciples were astonished at his words. But Jesus again answering, saith to them: Children, how hard is it for them that trust in riches to enter into the kingdom of God?
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It is easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God.
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Who wondered the more, saying among themselves: Who then can be saved?