¹⁴ 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 ^(A)of such is the kingdom of God. ¹⁵ Assuredly, I say to you, ^(B)whoever does not receive the kingdom of God as a little child will ^(C)by no means enter it.” ¹⁶ And He took them up in His arms, laid His hands on them, and blessed them.