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But when Jesus saw it he was indignant, and said to them, "Let the children come to me, do not hinder them; for to such belongs the kingdom of God.
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Truly, I say to you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God like a child shall not enter it."
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And he took them in his arms and blessed them, laying his hands upon them.
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And as he was setting out on his journey, a man ran up and knelt before him, and asked him, "Good Teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?"
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And Jesus said to him, "Why do you call me good? No one is good but God alone.
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You know the commandments: 'Do not kill, Do not commit adultery, Do not steal, Do not bear false witness, Do not defraud, Honor your father and mother.'"
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And he said to him, "Teacher, all these I have observed from my youth."
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And Jesus looking upon him loved him, and said to him, "You lack one thing; go, sell what you have, and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow me."
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At that saying his countenance fell, and he went away sorrowful; for he had great possessions.
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And Jesus looked around and said to his disciples, "How hard it will be for those who have riches to enter the kingdom of God!"
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And the disciples were amazed at his words. But Jesus said to them again, "Children, how hard it is to enter the kingdom of God!