Let the Children Come to Me
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g Then they brought little children to Him, that He might touch them; but the disciples rebuked those who brought them.
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But when Jesus saw it, He was greatly displeased and said to them, "Let the little children come to Me, and do not forbid them; for h of such is the kingdom of God.
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"Assuredly, I say to you, i whoever does not receive the kingdom of God as a little child will j by no means enter it."
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And He took them up in His arms, laid His hands on them, and blessed them.
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Cross References
Matthew 19:13 - 15
Then little children were brought to Him that He might put His hands on them and pray, but the disciples rebuked them.
Luke 18:15 - 17
Then they also brought infants to Him that He might touch them; but when the disciples saw it, they rebuked them.
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Cross References
1 Corinthians 14:20
Brethren, do not be children in understanding; however, in malice be babes, but in understanding be mature.
1 Peter 2:2
As newborn babes, desire the pure milk of the word, that you may grow thereby.
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Cross References
Matthew 18:3
And said, "Assuredly, I say to you, unless you are converted and become as little children, you will by no means enter the kingdom of heaven.
Matthew 18:4
Therefore whoever humbles himself as this little child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven.
Matthew 19:14
But Jesus said, "Let the little children come to Me, and do not forbid them; for of such is the kingdom of heaven.
Luke 18:17
"Assuredly, I say to you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God as a little child will by no means enter it."
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Cross References
Luke 13:28
There will be weeping and gnashing of teeth, when you see Abraham and Isaac and Jacob and all the prophets in the kingdom of God, and yourselves thrust out.
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