^{13 Ref} And they were bringing to him children, that he might touch them, and the disciples were rebuking those bringing them,

^{14 Ref} and Jesus having seen, was much displeased, and he said to them, `Suffer the children to come unto me, and forbid them not, for of such is the reign of God;

^{15 Ref} verily I say to you, whoever may not receive the reign of God, as a child -- he may not enter into it;'

^{13 Ref} And they brought young children to him, that he should touch them: and his disciples rebuked those that brought them.

^{14 Ref} 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 Ref} Verily I say unto you, Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child, he shall not enter therein.

^{13 Ref} And they took to him little children, so that he might put his hands on them: and the disciples said sharp words to them.

^{14 Ref} And when Jesus saw it, he was angry, and said to them, Let the little children come to me, and do not keep them away; for of such is the kingdom of God.

^{15 Ref} Truly I say to you, Whoever does not put himself under the kingdom of God like a little child, will not come into it at all.