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And they were bringing children to Him so that He would touch them; but the disciples rebuked them.

And they brought young children to him, that he should touch them: and his disciples rebuked those that brought them.

But when Jesus saw this, He was indignant and said to them, "Allow the children to come to Me; do not forbid them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these.

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.

"Truly I say to you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God like a child will not enter it at all."

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

And He took them in His arms and began blessing them, laying His hands on them.

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