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Matthew 19:14

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But Jesus said, Suffer little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for of such is the kingdom of heaven.

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  1. Matthew 19:12

    For there are some eunuchs, which were so born from their mother’s womb: and there are some eunuchs, which were made eunuchs of men: and there be eunuchs, which have made themselves eunuchs for the kingdom of heaven’s sake. He that is able to receive it, let him receive it.

  2. Matthew 19:13

    Then were there brought unto him little children, that he should put his hands on them, and pray: and the disciples rebuked them.

  3. Matthew 19:15

    And he laid his hands on them, and departed thence.

  4. Matthew 19:16

    And, behold, one came and said unto him, Good Master, what good thing shall I do, that I may have eternal life?

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