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Luke 18:15

And they brought unto him also infants, that he would touch them: but when his disciples saw it, they rebuked them.
Luke 18:15 · King James Version

In other versions

  • And they were bringing unto him also their babes, that he should touch them: but when the disciples saw it, they rebuked them.

    ASV

  • And they took their children to him, so that he might put his hands on them: but when the disciples saw it, they said sharp words to them

    BBE

  • And they brought to him also infants that he might touch them, but the disciples when they saw [it] rebuked them.

    DBY

  • They were also bringing their babies to him, that he might touch them. But when the disciples saw it, they rebuked them.

    WEB

  • And they were bringing near also the babes, that he may touch them, and the disciples having seen did rebuke them,

    YLT

  • And they brought unto him also infants, that he would touch them: but when his disciples saw it, they rebuked them.

    ENG

  • And they brought to him also infants, that he would touch them: but when his disciples saw it, they rebuked them.

    WBT

  • Now people were even bringing their babies to Jesus for Him to place His hands on them. And when the disciples saw this, they rebuked those who brought them.

    BSB

In context

13And the publican, standing afar off, would not lift up so much as his eyes unto heaven, but smote upon his breast, saying, God be merciful to me a sinner.

14I tell you, this man went down to his house justified rather than the other: for every one that exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted.

15And they brought unto him also infants, that he would touch them: but when his disciples saw it, they rebuked them.

16But Jesus called them unto him, and said, Suffer little children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God.

17Verily I say unto you, Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child shall in no wise enter therein.

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