American Standard Version
"Then were there brought unto him little children, that he should lay his hands on them, and pray: and the disciples rebuked them. "
— Matthew 19:13, American Standard Version
“Then were there brought unto him little children, that he should put his hands on them, and pray: and the disciples rebuked them.”
“Then little children were brought to him, that he should lay his hands on them and pray; and the disciples rebuked them.”
“Jesus and Little Children Then little children were brought to him for him to lay his hands on them and pray. But the disciples scolded those who brought them.”
“Then were little children presented to him, that he should impose hands upon them and pray. And the disciples rebuked them.”
“Then some people took little children to him, so that he might put his hands on them in blessing: and the disciples said sharp words to them.”
“Then were there brought unto him little children, that he should put his hands on them, and pray: and the disciples rebuked them.”
The disciples say unto him, If the case of the man is so with his wife, it is not expedient to marry.
But he said unto them, Not all men can receive this saying, but they to whom it is given.
For there are eunuchs, that were so born from their mother’s womb: and there are eunuchs, that were made eunuchs by men: and there are eunuchs, that made themselves eunuchs for the kingdom of heaven’s sake. He that is able to receive it, let him receive it.
Then were there brought unto him little children, that he should lay his hands on them, and pray: and the disciples rebuked them.
But Jesus said, Suffer the little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for to such belongeth the kingdom of heaven.
And he laid his hands on them, and departed thence.
And behold, one came to him and said, Teacher, what good thing shall I do, that I may have eternal life?