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Jesus Gives Thanks for Little Children (A)

13 Then little children were brought to Him that He might put His hands on them and pray for them. The followers spoke sharp words to them. 14 But Jesus said, “Let the little children come to Me. Do not stop them. The holy nation of heaven is made up of ones like these.” 15 He put His hands on them and went away.

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Jesus Gives Thanks for Little Children (A)

13 They brought little children to Jesus that He might put His hand on them. The followers spoke sharp words to those who brought them. 14 Jesus saw this and was angry with the followers. He said, “Let the little children come to Me. Do not stop them. The holy nation of God is made up of ones like these. 15 For sure, I tell you, whoever does not receive the holy nation of God as a little child does not go into it.” 16 He took the children in His arms. He put His hands on them and prayed that good would come to them.

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