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14Yet truly, Jesus said to them: “Allow the little children to come to me, and do not choose to prohibit them. For the kingdom of heaven is among such as these.”
15And they were bringing little children to him, so that he might touch them. And when the disciples saw this, they rebuked them. 16But Jesus, calling them together, said: “Allow the children to come to me, and do not be an obstacle to them. For of such is the kingdom of God. 17Amen, I say to you, whoever will not accept the kingdom of God like a child, will not enter into it.”
13And they brought to him the little children, so that he might touch them. But the disciples admonished those who brought them. 14But when Jesus saw this, he took offense, and he said to them: “Allow the little ones to come to me, and do not prohibit them. For of such as these is the kingdom of God. 15Amen I say to you, whoever will not accept the kingdom of God like a little child, will not enter into it.” 16And embracing them, and laying his hands upon them, he blessed them.
6The proverb is: A youth is close to his way; even when he is old, he will not withdraw from it.
17Amen, I say to you, whoever will not accept the kingdom of God like a child, will not enter into it.”
4And you, fathers, do not provoke your children to anger, but educate them with the discipline and correction of the Lord.
14But when Jesus saw this, he took offense, and he said to them: “Allow the little ones to come to me, and do not prohibit them. For of such as these is the kingdom of God.
1Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is just. 2Honor your father and your mother. This is the first commandment with a promise: 3so that it may be well with you, and so that you may have a long life upon the earth.
8For by grace, you have been saved through faith. And this is not of yourselves, for it is a gift of God. 9And this is not of works, so that no one may glory.
24He who spares the rod hates his son. But he who loves him urgently instructs him.
16But Jesus, calling them together, said: “Allow the children to come to me, and do not be an obstacle to them. For of such is the kingdom of God.
15Foolishness has been bound to the heart of a child, and a rod of discipline shall cause it to flee.