Jesus Blesses the Children

Free Bible Version (FBV)

Mat 19:13–15

13 The people brought little children to him so he could bless them and pray for them. But the disciples told them not to.
14 But Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me. Don't stop them. The kingdom of heaven belongs to those who are like them!”
15 He placed his hands on them to bless them, and then he left.

13 Some people brought their children to Jesus so that he could bless them, but the disciples told them off and tried to keep the children away from Jesus.
14 But when Jesus saw what they were doing, he became very upset and told them, “Let the children come to me! Don't stop them, for the kingdom of God belongs to those who are like these children.
15 I tell you the truth, anyone who doesn't welcome the kingdom of God like a child won't enter it.”
16 He hugged the children, placed his hands on them, and blessed them.

15 Parents were bringing their infants to Jesus to have him bless them by his touch. When the disciples saw what was happening, they tried to stop them.
16 But Jesus called the children to him. “Let the little children come to me,” he said. “Don't prevent them, for the kingdom of God belongs to those who are like them.
17 I tell you the truth, anyone who doesn't welcome the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it.”