Matthew 18:3
Holman Christian Standard Bible
3 “I assure you,” He said, “unless you are converted[a] and become like children,(A) you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.(B)
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- Matthew 18:3 Or are turned around
Matthew 19:13-15
Holman Christian Standard Bible
Blessing the Children
13 Then children were brought to Him so He might put His hands on them and pray. But the disciples rebuked them.(A) 14 Then Jesus said, “Leave the children alone, and don’t try to keep them from coming to Me, because the kingdom of heaven is made up of people like this.”[a](B) 15 After putting His hands on them, He went on from there.
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- Matthew 19:14 Lit heaven is of such ones
Mark 10:13-16
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Blessing the Children
13 Some(A) people were bringing little children(B) to Him so He might touch them, but His disciples rebuked(C) them. 14 When Jesus saw it, He was indignant(D) and said to them, “Let the little children come to Me.(E) Don’t stop(F) them, for the kingdom of God(G) belongs to such as these. 15 I assure you:(H) Whoever does not welcome[a](I) the kingdom of God like a little child(J) will never enter it.” 16 After taking them in His arms, He laid His hands on(K) them and blessed(L) them.
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- Mark 10:15 Or not receive
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