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Then young children were brought to Him for Him to put His hands on them and pray; but the disciples interfered.
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Jesus however said, "Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them; for it is to those who are childlike that the Kingdom of the Heavens belongs."
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So He laid His hands upon them and went away.
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"Teacher," said one man, coming up to Him, "what that is good shall I do in order to win the Life of the Ages?"
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"Why do you ask me," He replied, "about what is good? There is only One who is truly good. But if you desire to enter into Life, keep the Commandments."
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"Which Commandments?" he asked. Jesus answered, "`Thou shalt not kill;' `Thou shalt not commit adultery;' `Thou shalt not steal;' `Thou shalt not lie in giving evidence;'
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`Honour thy father and thy mother'; and `Thou shalt love thy fellow man as much as thyself.'"
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"All of these," said the young man, "I have carefully kept. What do I still lack?"
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"If you desire to be perfect," replied Jesus, "go and sell all that you have, and give to the poor, and you shall have wealth in Heaven; and come, follow me."
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On hearing those words the young man went away much cast down; for he had much property.
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So Jesus said to His disciples, "I solemnly tell you that it is with difficulty that a rich man will enter the Kingdom of the Heavens.