Matthew 19:14
ContextNETBible | But Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me and do not try to stop them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.” 1 |
NIV © biblegateway Mat 19:14 |
Jesus said, "Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these." |
NASB © biblegateway Mat 19:14 |
But Jesus said, "Let the children alone, and do not hinder them from coming to Me; for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these." |
NLT © biblegateway Mat 19:14 |
But Jesus said, "Let the children come to me. Don’t stop them! For the Kingdom of Heaven belongs to such as these." |
MSG © biblegateway Mat 19:14 |
But Jesus intervened: "Let the children alone, don't prevent them from coming to me. God's kingdom is made up of people like these." |
BBE © SABDAweb Mat 19:14 |
But Jesus said, Let the little ones come to me, and do not keep them away: for of such is the kingdom of heaven. |
NRSV © bibleoremus Mat 19:14 |
but Jesus said, "Let the little children come to me, and do not stop them; for it is to such as these that the kingdom of heaven belongs." |
NKJV © biblegateway Mat 19:14 |
But Jesus said, "Let the little children come to Me, and do not forbid them; for of such is the kingdom of heaven." |
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GREEK | o de ihsouv eipen paidia kai mh kwluete elyein me twn gar toioutwn estin basileia twn ouranwn |
NETBible | But Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me and do not try to stop them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.” 1 |
NET Notes |
1 sn The kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these. Children are a picture of those whose simple trust illustrates what faith is all about. The remark illustrates how everyone is important to God, even those whom others regard as insignificant. |