Matthew 19:13 net — Jesus and Little Children Then little children were brought to him for him to lay his hands on them and pray. But the d…

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"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."

— Matthew 19:13, NET Bible

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Matthew 19 — Context

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The disciples said to him,“If this is the case of a husband with a wife, it is better not to marry!”

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He said to them,“Not everyone can accept this statement, except those to whom it has been given.

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For there are some eunuchs who were that way from birth, and some who were made eunuchs by others, and some who became eunuchs for the sake of the kingdom of heaven. The one who is able to accept this should accept it.”

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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.

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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.”

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And he placed his hands on them and went on his way.

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The Rich Young Man Now someone came up to him and said,“Teacher, what good thing must I do to gain eternal life?”

Matthew 19:13 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 19:13 say?
Matthew 19:13 in the NET Bible reads: “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.”
Where is Matthew 19:13 in the Bible?
Matthew 19:13 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 19, verse 13.
Who wrote Matthew?
Matthew is traditionally attributed to Matthew (Levi), tax-collector turned apostle. It was written c. AD 50–70.
What is the book of Matthew about?
Matthew presents Jesus as the long-awaited Jewish Messiah — son of David, son of Abraham, fulfillment of the Law and the Prophets. Structured around five great teaching blocks including the Sermon on the Mount, it ends with the risen King commissioning his disciples to make disciples of all nations.
What are the major themes of Matthew?
Matthew explores themes including Kingdom of Heaven, Messiah, Fulfillment, Discipleship, Great Commission. These themes shape the meaning and context of Matthew 19:13.
What translation should I read Matthew 19:13 in?
Matthew 19:13 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Matthew 19:13?
Matthew 19:13 reads (NET): “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.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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