Mark 10:14

When, however, Jesus saw this, he was indignant. “Let the little children come to me,” he said, “do not hinder them; for it is to the childlike that the kingdom of God belongs.

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In The King James Version

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.

In Context

13Some of the people were bringing little children to Jesus, for him to touch them; but the disciples rebuked those who had brought them.

15I tell you, unless a person receives the kingdom of God like a child, they will not enter it at all.”

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Cross References

Genesis 17:10This is my covenant, which you must keep, between me and you and your descendants after you: every male among you must be circumcised.

Joshua 8:35There was not a word of the orders of Moses which Joshua did not read aloud before all the assembled Israelites, with the women, the children, and the foreigners who accompanied them.

Psalms 78:4we will not hide from their children. We will tell to the next generation the praises and might of the Lord, and the wonders that he has done.

Psalms 131:1O Lord, my heart is not haughty, my eyes are not lofty, I walk not among great things, things too wonderful for me.

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 →

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