Bible in Basic English
"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."
— Matthew 19:13, Bible in Basic English
“Then were there brought unto him little children, that he should put his hands on them, and pray: and the disciples rebuked them.”
“Then were there brought unto him little children, that he should lay 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 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 to him, If this is the position of a man in relation to his wife, it is better not to be married.
But he said to them, Not all men are able to take in this saying, but only those to whom it is given.
For there are men who, from birth, were without sex: and there are some who were made so by men: and there are others who have made themselves so for the kingdom of heaven. He who is able to take it, let him take it.
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.
But Jesus said, Let the little ones come to me, and do not keep them away: for of such is the kingdom of heaven.
And he put his hands on them, and went away.
And one came to him and said, Master, what good thing have I to do, so that I may have eternal life?