^{15 Ref} And they were bringing near also the babes, that he may touch them, and the disciples having seen did rebuke them,

^{16 Ref} and Jesus having called them near, said, `Suffer the little children to come unto me, and forbid them not, for of such is the reign of God;

^{17 Ref} verily I say to you, Whoever may not receive the reign of God as a little child, may not enter into it.'