Matthew 19:14 cpdv — Yet truly, Jesus said to them: “Allow the little children to come to me, and do not choose to prohibit them. For the ki…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"Yet truly, Jesus said to them: “Allow the little children to come to me, and do not choose to prohibit them. For the kingdom of heaven is among such as these.” "

— Matthew 19:14, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Matthew 19 — Context

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And he said to them: “Not everyone is able to grasp this word, but only those to whom it has been given.

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For there are chaste persons who were born so from their mother’s womb, and there are chaste persons who have been made so by men, and there are chaste persons who have made themselves chaste for the sake of the kingdom of heaven. Whoever is able to grasp this, let him grasp it.”

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Then they brought to him little children, so that he would place his hands upon them and pray. But the disciples rebuked them.

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Yet truly, Jesus said to them: “Allow the little children to come to me, and do not choose to prohibit them. For the kingdom of heaven is among such as these.”

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And when he had imposed his hands upon them, he went away from there.

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And behold, someone approached and said to him, “Good Teacher, what good should I do, so that I may have eternal life?”

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And he said to him: “Why do you question me about what is good? One is good: God. But if you wish to enter into life, observe the commandments.”

Matthew 19:14 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 19:14 say?
Matthew 19:14 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “Yet truly, Jesus said to them: “Allow the little children to come to me, and do not choose to prohibit them. For the kingdom of heaven is among such as these.” ”
Where is Matthew 19:14 in the Bible?
Matthew 19:14 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 19, verse 14.
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 19:14.
What translation should I read Matthew 19:14 in?
Matthew 19:14 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 19:14?
Matthew 19:14 reads (CPDV): “Yet truly, Jesus said to them: “Allow the little children to come to me, and do not choose to prohibit them. For the kingdom of heaven is among such as these.” ” 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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