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Matthew 19:14 Cross-References
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“But Jesus said, Suffer little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for of such is the kingdom of heaven.”
Matthew 19:14 (KJV)
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Commentary on Matthew 19:14
Jesus rebukes disciples: 'Suffer little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for of such is the kingdom of heaven' (Greek: ἄφετε τὰ παιδία καὶ μὴ κωλύετε αὐτὰ ἐλθεῖν πρός με, 'permit the children and do not hinder them to come to me'). 'Suffer' (ἄφετε) means 'allow, permit.' Disciples tried blocking children from Jesus, viewing them as unimportant. Jesus invites them, declaring 'of such is the kingdom' (τοιούτων γάρ ἐστιν ἡ βασιλεία) - the kingdom belongs to those with childlike faith. This affirms children's spiritual capacity and models humility, trust, and receptivity required fo...
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“Most certainly I tell you, unless you turn, and become as little children, you will in no way enter into the Kingdom of Heaven.,And said, Verily I say unto you, Except ye be converted, and become as little children, ye shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven.,,,,,,,,”
“saying”
“don't be children in thoughts”
“Jesus answered”
“he was moved with indignation”
“all deceit”
“Behold”
“when he was circumcised in the flesh of his foreskin.”
“and said”
“being a child”