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14 But when Jesus saw it, he was moved with indignation, and said unto them, Suffer the little children to come unto me; forbid them not: for to such belongeth 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 Verily I say unto you, Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child, he shall in no wise 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 And he took them in his arms, and blessed them, laying his hands upon them.
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And he took the children in his arms, placed his hands on them and blessed them.
17 And as he was going forth into the way, there ran one to him, and kneeled to him, and asked him, Good Teacher, what shall I do that I may inherit eternal life?
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As Jesus started on his way, a man ran up to him and fell on his knees before him. “Good teacher,” he asked, “what must I do to inherit eternal life?”
18 And Jesus said unto him, Why callest thou me good? none is good save one, [even] God.
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“Why do you call me good?” Jesus answered. “No one is good—except God alone.
19 Thou knowest the commandments, Do not kill, Do not commit adultery, Do not steal, Do not bear false witness, Do not defraud, Honor thy father and mother.
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You know the commandments: ‘You shall not murder, you shall not commit adultery, you shall not steal, you shall not give false testimony, you shall not defraud, honor your father and mother.’”
20 And he said unto him, Teacher, all these things have I observed from my youth.
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“Teacher,” he declared, “all these I have kept since I was a boy.”
21 And Jesus looking upon him loved him, and said unto him, One thing thou lackest: 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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Jesus looked at him and loved him. “One thing you lack,” he said. “Go, sell everything you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me.”
22 But his countenance fell at the saying, and he went away sorrowful: for he was one that had great possessions.
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At this the man’s face fell. He went away sad, because he had great wealth.
23 And Jesus looked round about, and saith unto his disciples, How hardly shall they that have riches enter into the kingdom of God!
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Jesus looked around and said to his disciples, “How hard it is for the rich to enter the kingdom of God!”
24 And the disciples were amazed at his words. But Jesus answereth again, and saith unto them, Children, how hard is it for them that trust in riches to enter into the kingdom of God!
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The disciples were amazed at his words. But Jesus said again, “Children, how hard it isto enter the kingdom of God!
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