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And they brought little children to him that he might touch them. But the disciples rebuked those that brought [them].
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But Jesus seeing [it], was indignant, and said to them, Suffer the little children to come to me; forbid them not; for of such is the kingdom of God.
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Verily I say to you, Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child, shall in no wise enter into it.
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And having taken them in his arms, having laid his hands on them, he blessed them.
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And as he went forth into the way, a person ran up to [him], and kneeling to him asked him, Good Teacher, what shall I do that I may inherit eternal life?
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But Jesus said to him, Why callest thou me good? no one 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, Do not bear false witness, Do not defraud, Honour thy father and mother.
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And he answering said to him, Teacher, all these things have I kept from my youth.
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And Jesus looking upon him loved him, and said to him, One thing lackest thou: go, sell whatever thou hast and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven; and come, follow me, [taking up the cross].
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But he, sad at the word, went away grieved, for he had large possessions.
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And Jesus looking around says to his disciples, How difficultly shall they that have riches enter into the kingdom of God!