Little Children Blessed^(A)

¹³ Then little children were brought to Him that He might put His hands on them and pray. But the disciples rebuked them.

¹⁴ But Jesus said, “Let the little children come to Me, and do not forbid them. For to such belongs the kingdom of heaven.” ¹⁵ He laid His hands on them and departed from there.

Little Children Blessed^(A)

¹³ They brought young children to Him, that He might touch them. But the disciples rebuked those who brought them. ¹⁴ But when Jesus saw it, He was very displeased and said to them, “Allow the little children to come to Me, and do not forbid them, for of such is the kingdom of God. ¹⁵ Truly I say to you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God as a little child shall not enter it.” ¹⁶ And He took them up in His arms, put His hands on them, and blessed them.