Mark 10:14
But when Jesus saw what they were doing, he became very upset and told them, “Let the children come to me! Don't stop them, for the kingdom of God belongs to those who are like these children.
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15I tell you the truth, anyone who doesn't welcome the kingdom of God like a child won't enter it.”
Cross References
Genesis 17:10This is my agreement with you and your descendants who come after you, the agreement you are to keep: every male among you shall be circumcised.
Deuteronomy 4:37Because he loved your forefathers, he chose you, their descendants. He himself led you out of Egypt by his great power,
Joshua 8:35Joshua read out every word of Moses' instruction to the whole Israelite assembly, including the women, the children, and the foreigners who lived among them.
1 Samuel 1:22But Hannah did not go. She told her husband, “Once the boy is weaned I will take him to be presented to the Lord and to remain there forever.”
Psalms 78:4We will not keep them from our children; we will tell the next generation about God's marvelous actions—about his power and the amazing things he has done.
Psalms 131:1Lord, I'm not proud or arrogant. I don't worry about things that are beyond me, matters that are far beyond my experience.
Matthew Henry on Mark 10:14-17
Christ's Love to Little Children. 13 And they brought young children to him, that he should touch them: and his disciples rebuked those that brought them. 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… Read the whole commentary →