Jesus Blesses the Children

(Matthew 19:13–15; Luke 18:15–17)

13 Now [people] were bringing [the] little children to [Jesus] for Him to place His hands on them, and the disciples rebuked [those who brought them].

14 But [when] Jesus saw this, He was indignant and told them, “Let the little children come to Me, [and] {do} not hinder them! For the kingdom of God belongs to such [as these]. 15 Truly I tell you, anyone who does not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it.” 16 And He took [the children] in His arms, placed [His] hands on them, [and] blessed them.