Matthew 19:14
But Jesus said, Suffer little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for of such is the kingdom of heaven.In other versions
But Jesus said, Suffer the little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for to such belongeth the kingdom of heaven.
ASV
But Jesus said, Let the little ones come to me, and do not keep them away: for of such is the kingdom of heaven.
BBE
But Jesus said, Suffer little children, and do not hinder them from coming to me; for the kingdom of the heavens is of such:
DBY
But Jesus said, "Allow the little children, and don't forbid them to come to me; for to such belongs the Kingdom of Heaven."
WEB
But Jesus said, `Suffer the children, and forbid them not, to come unto me, for of such is the reign of the heavens;'
YLT
But Jesus said, Suffer little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for of such is the kingdom of heaven.
ENG
But Jesus said, Suffer little children, and forbid them not to come to me: for of such is the kingdom of heaven.
WBT
But Jesus said, “Let the little children come to Me, and do not hinder them! For the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.”
BSB
In context
12For there are some eunuchs, which were so born from their mother's womb: and there are some eunuchs, which were made eunuchs of men: and there be eunuchs, which have made themselves eunuchs for the kingdom of heaven's sake. He that is able to receive it, let him receive it.
13Then were there brought unto him little children, that he should put his hands on them, and pray: and the disciples rebuked them.
14But Jesus said, Suffer little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for of such is the kingdom of heaven.
15And he laid his hands on them, and departed thence.
16And, behold, one came and said unto him, Good Master, what good thing shall I do, that I may have eternal life?
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