Matthew 19:14

Jesus Blesses the Children · Matthew 19:13–15
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Translations

Modern
But Jesus said, “Let the little children come to Me, and do not hinder them! For the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.”
Traditional
But Jesus said, Suffer little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for of such is the kingdom of heaven.
Literal
But Jesus said, “Permit the little children, and do not forbid them to come to Me! For unto such is the kingdom of the heavens.”
Latin
Jesus vero ait eis: Sinite parvulos, et nolite eos prohibere ad me venire: talium est enim regnum cælorum.

Original

Greek
English
But Jesus said, “Let the little children come to Me, and do not hinder them! For the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.”

Notes

Jesus was traveling to Jerusalem (Matthew 19:1; 20:29; 21:1). This was another chance to teach the disciples what it means to be his disciples.

Theme notes and profiles

God’s Promised Kingdom

Events

Parallels

Mark 10:13–16 Luke 18:15–17

People

Jesus: The Son of God and Savior of the world

Glossary

Family Life and Relations Gospel of Matthew

Topics

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