14 When Jesus saw it, he was indignant(A) and said to them, “Let the little children come to me.(B) Don’t stop(C) them, because the kingdom of God(D) belongs to such as these. 15 Truly I tell you,(E) whoever does not receive[a](F) the kingdom of God like a little child(G) will never enter it.” 16 After taking them in his arms, he laid his hands on(H) them and blessed(I) them.

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  1. 10:15 Or not welcome

14 When Jesus saw this, he was indignant. He said to them, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these.(A) 15 Truly I tell you, anyone who will not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it.”(B) 16 And he took the children in his arms,(C) placed his hands on them and blessed them.

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14 But when Jesus saw it, he was much displeased, and said unto them, Suffer the little children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God.

15 Verily I say unto you, Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child, he shall not enter therein.

16 And he took them up in his arms, put his hands upon them, and blessed them.

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