New International Version Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.” New Living Translation But Jesus said, “Let the children come to me. Don’t stop them! For the Kingdom of Heaven belongs to those who are like these children.” English Standard Version but Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me and do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of heaven.” Berean Standard Bible But Jesus said, “Let the little children come to Me, and do not hinder them! For the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.” Berean Literal Bible But Jesus said, “Permit the little children, and do not forbid them to come to Me! For unto such is the kingdom of the heavens.” King James Bible But Jesus said, Suffer little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for of such is the kingdom of heaven. New King James Version But Jesus said, “Let the little children come to Me, and do not forbid them; for of such is the kingdom of heaven.” New American Standard Bible But Jesus said, “Leave the children alone, and do not forbid them to come to Me; for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.” NASB 1995 But Jesus said, “Let the children alone, and do not hinder them from coming to Me; for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.” NASB 1977 But Jesus said, “Let the children alone, and do not hinder them from coming to Me; for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.” Legacy Standard Bible But Jesus said, “Let the children alone, and do not hinder them from coming to Me; for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.” Amplified Bible But He said, “Leave the children alone, and do not forbid them from coming to Me; for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.” Berean Annotated Bible But Jesus (YHWH saves) said, “Let the little children come to Me, and do not hinder them! For the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these. Christian Standard Bible Jesus said, “Leave the little children alone, and don’t try to keep them from coming to me, because the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.” Holman Christian Standard Bible Then Jesus said, “Leave the children alone, and don’t try to keep them from coming to Me, because the kingdom of heaven is made up of people like this.” American Standard Version But Jesus said, Suffer the little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for to such belongeth the kingdom of heaven. Contemporary English Version But Jesus said, "Let the children come to me, and don't try to stop them! People who are like these children belong to God's kingdom." English Revised Version But Jesus said, Suffer the little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for of such is the kingdom of heaven. GOD'S WORD® Translation Jesus said, "Don't stop children from coming to me! Children like these are part of the kingdom of God." Good News Translation Jesus said, "Let the children come to me and do not stop them, because the Kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these." International Standard Version Jesus, however, said, "Let the little children come to me, and stop keeping them away, because the kingdom from heaven belongs to people like these." NET Bible 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." New Heart English Bible But Jesus said, "Allow the little children, and do not forbid them to come to me; for the kingdom of heaven belongs to ones like these." Webster's Bible Translation But Jesus said, Suffer little children, and forbid them not to come to me: for of such is the kingdom of heaven. Weymouth New Testament Jesus however said, "Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them; for it is to those who are childlike that the Kingdom of the Heavens belongs." Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleBut Jesus said, “Let the little children come to Me, and do not hinder them! For the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.” World English Bible But Jesus said, “Allow the little children, and don’t forbid them to come to me; for the Kingdom of Heaven belongs to ones like these.” Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionBut Jesus said, “Permit the children, and do not forbid them to come to Me, for of such is the kingdom of the heavens”; Berean Literal Bible But Jesus said, “Permit the little children, and do not forbid them to come to Me! For unto such is the kingdom of the heavens.” Young's Literal Translation But Jesus said, 'Suffer the children, and forbid them not, to come unto me, for of such is the reign of the heavens;' Smith's Literal Translation But Jesus said, Let go the young children, and hinder them not, to come to me: for of such is the kingdom of the heavens. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleBut Jesus said to them: Suffer the little children, and forbid them not to come to me: for the kingdom of heaven is for such. 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.” New American Bible but Jesus said, “Let the children come to me, and do not prevent them; for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.” New Revised Standard Version but Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not stop them; for it is to such as these that the kingdom of heaven belongs.” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleBut Jesus said to them, Allow the little boys to come to me, and do not stop them; for the kingdom of heaven is for such as these. Aramaic Bible in Plain English But Yeshua said to them, “Let the children come to me and do not forbid them, for the Kingdom of Heaven belongs to such as these.” NT Translations Anderson New TestamentBut Jesus said: Let the little children come to me, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of heaven. Godbey New Testament But Jesus said, Haweis New Testament Then said Jesus, Permit little children, and hinder them not from coming to me; for of such is the kingdom of heaven. Mace New Testament but Jesus said, let the children alone, and don't hinder them from coming to me: for of such does the gospel-kingdom consist. Weymouth New Testament Jesus however said, "Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them; for it is to those who are childlike that the Kingdom of the Heavens belongs." Worrell New Testament But Jesus said, Worsley New Testament but Jesus said, Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context Jesus Blesses the Children13Then the little children were brought to Jesus for Him to place His hands on them and pray for them. And the disciples rebuked those who brought them. 14But Jesus said, “Let the little children come to Me, and do not hinder them! For the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.” 15And after He had placed His hands on them, He went on from there.… Cross References But Jesus said, Matthew 11:25 At that time Jesus declared, “I praise You, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because You have hidden these things from the wise and learned, and revealed them to little children. Luke 10:21 At that time Jesus rejoiced in the Holy Spirit and declared, “I praise You, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because You have hidden these things from the wise and learned, and revealed them to little children. Yes, Father, for this was well-pleasing in Your sight. “Let the little children come to Me, Mark 10:14 But when Jesus saw this, He was indignant and told them, “Let the little children come to Me, and do not hinder them! For the kingdom of God belongs to such as these. Luke 18:16 But Jesus called the children to Him and said, “Let the little children come to Me, and do not hinder them! For the kingdom of God belongs to such as these. John 6:37 Everyone the Father gives Me will come to Me, and the one who comes to Me I will never drive away. and do not hinder them! Mark 10:13 Now people were bringing the little children to Jesus for Him to place His hands on them, and the disciples rebuked those who brought them. Luke 18:15 Now people were even bringing their babies to Jesus for Him to place His hands on them. And when the disciples saw this, they rebuked those who brought them. Matthew 18:6 But if anyone causes one of these little ones who believe in Me to stumble, it would be better for him to have a large millstone hung around his neck and to be drowned in the depths of the sea. For the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.” Matthew 18:3-4 “Truly I tell you,” He said, “unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. / Therefore, whoever humbles himself like this little child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven. Mark 10:15 Truly I tell you, anyone who does not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it.” Luke 18:17 Truly I tell you, anyone who does not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it.” Mark 9:36-37 Then He had a little child stand among them. Taking the child in His arms, He said to them, / “Whoever welcomes one of these little children in My name welcomes Me, and whoever welcomes Me welcomes not only Me, but the One who sent Me.” Luke 9:48 And He said to them, “Whoever welcomes this little child in My name welcomes Me, and whoever welcomes Me welcomes the One who sent Me. For whoever is the least among all of you, he is the greatest.” 1 Corinthians 14:20 Brothers, stop thinking like children. In regard to evil be infants, but in your thinking be mature. 1 Peter 2:2 Like newborn babies, crave pure spiritual milk, so that by it you may grow up in your salvation, Psalm 8:2 From the mouths of children and infants You have ordained praise on account of Your adversaries, to silence the enemy and avenger. Treasury of Scripture But Jesus said, Suffer little children, and forbid them not, to come to me: for of such is the kingdom of heaven. Suffer. Genesis 17:7,8,24-26 And I will establish my covenant between me and thee and thy seed after thee in their generations for an everlasting covenant, to be a God unto thee, and to thy seed after thee… Genesis 21:4 And Abraham circumcised his son Isaac being eight days old, as God had commanded him. Judges 13:7 But he said unto me, Behold, thou shalt conceive, and bear a son; and now drink no wine nor strong drink, neither eat any unclean thing: for the child shall be a Nazarite to God from the womb to the day of his death. for. Matthew 11:25 At that time Jesus answered and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes. Matthew 18:3 And said, Verily I say unto you, Except ye be converted, and become as little children, ye shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven. 1 Corinthians 14:20 Brethren, be not children in understanding: howbeit in malice be ye children, but in understanding be men. Jump to Previous Allow Alone Belongeth Belongs Childlike Children Forbid Heaven Heavens Hinder However Jesus Kingdom Little Ones Reign SufferJump to Next Allow Alone Belongeth Belongs Childlike Children Forbid Heaven Heavens Hinder However Jesus Kingdom Little Ones Reign SufferMatthew 19 1. Jesus heals the sick;3. answers the Pharisees concerning divorce; 10. shows when marriage is necessary; 13. receives the little children; 16. instructs the young man how to attain eternal life; 20. and how to be perfect; 23. tells his disciples how hard it is for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God; 27. and promises reward to those who forsake all to follow him. But Jesus said, Jesus intervened when His disciples rebuked those bringing children to Him. Their actions reflected common attitudes that regarded children as socially unimportant, yet Jesus gave them His personal attention. Mat 11:25 At that time Jesus declared, “I praise You, Father… “Let the little children come to Me, He welcomed children into His presence and showed that no person is too insignificant to be received by Him. Mrk 10:14 But when Jesus saw this, He was indignant and told them… and do not hinder them! The disciples were to stop placing barriers between the children and Jesus. Those who serve Him are not to prevent others from coming to Him. Mrk 10:13 Now people were bringing the little children to Jesus… For the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.” Children illustrate the humility, dependence, and trusting reception required of those who enter God’s kingdom. Jesus did not praise childishness, but the lowly posture of those who recognize their need for Him. Mat 18:3-4 “Truly I tell you,” He said, “unless you change…”… Persons / Places / Events 1. JesusThe central figure in this passage, Jesus is teaching His disciples and the crowd about the nature of the kingdom of heaven. 2. Little Children Representing innocence, humility, and dependence, the children are brought to Jesus, symbolizing those who are open and receptive to His teachings. 3. Disciples Followers of Jesus who initially rebuke those bringing the children, reflecting a misunderstanding of Jesus' message about the kingdom. 4. Kingdom of Heaven A central theme in Jesus' teachings, representing God's reign and the spiritual realm where His will is fulfilled. Teaching Points Value of Childlike FaithJesus highlights the importance of possessing a childlike faith characterized by trust, humility, and openness. Believers are encouraged to approach God with a similar heart. Welcoming All to Christ The passage teaches the importance of not hindering anyone, especially those who are vulnerable or marginalized, from coming to Jesus. The church should be a welcoming place for all. Understanding the Kingdom of Heaven The kingdom of heaven is accessible to those who embody the qualities of children. This challenges believers to reflect on their own attitudes and openness to God's reign. Role of Discipleship The disciples' initial rebuke serves as a reminder that even well-meaning followers of Christ can misunderstand His mission. Continuous learning and alignment with Jesus' teachings are crucial. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Matthew 19:14?2. How can we embody "let the little children come" in our church community? 3. What does Matthew 19:14 teach about the value of childlike faith? 4. How does Matthew 19:14 connect with Proverbs 22:6 on raising children? 5. In what ways can we prioritize children in our family spiritual practices? 6. How can we ensure our church welcomes children as Jesus did in Matthew 19:14? 7. What does Matthew 19:14 reveal about Jesus' view of children in the kingdom of heaven? 8. How does Matthew 19:14 challenge societal views on the value of children? 9. Why does Jesus emphasize children in Matthew 19:14? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Matthew 19? (14) Suffer little children, and forbid them not . . .--St. Mark adds that Jesus "was much displeased," and represents Him as reproducing almost verbally the teaching of Matthew 18:3. The tenderness of His sympathy was kindled into indignation at the rough indifference of the disciples. As in thousands of those whose lives have been modelled after His pattern, the love of children was not weaker, but stronger, precisely because it depended on no human relationship, but sprang from His seeing in them the children of His Father. Of such is the kingdom of heaven.--That is, the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these, is theirs as by inheritance. Verse 14. - Suffer [the] little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me. He speaks as though the infants were ready and eager to come to him, if they were not prevented. He thus intimates the truth that, though incompetent to undo, stand God's blessing, children were not incompetent to receive it. There was no natural impediment to bar the way. Unconscious intents, under the Mosaic dispensation, were admitted to the privileges of the Jewish Church by the rite of circumcision; in Christ's kingdom analogous mercies were to be extended to them. From this passage has been derived a cogent argument for infant baptism, because Christ herein showed, not only that tender age and immaturity of reason put no obstacle in the way of his blessing, but that children were the standard by which fitness for his kingdom was to be tested. For of such is the kingdom of heaven. They who would enter Christ's kingdom must be pure, simple, obedient, as little children (comp. Matthew 18:3). That is why he says, "of such," not "of these," intimating that it is not to the age, but to the disposition and character, that he refers. Some, not so suitably, confine the saying to such as are dedicated to God in baptism. It is well said that what children now are is God's work; what they shall be hereafter is their own. Jesus intervenes, welcomes, protects, and explains. He literally calls children to Himself and commands that no barrier stand in their way. Their humble trust models the attitude every believer must embrace, for God’s kingdom is received, not earned. Our task: open the path, reflect His heart, and come with the same childlike faith.Parallel Commentaries ... Greek Butδὲ (de) Conjunction Strong's 1161: A primary particle; but, and, etc. Jesus Ἰησοῦς (Iēsous) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 2424: Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites. said, εἶπεν (eipen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 2036: Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say. “Let Ἄφετε (Aphete) Verb - Aorist Imperative Active - 2nd Person Plural Strong's 863: From apo and hiemi; to send forth, in various applications. the τὰ (ta) Article - Accusative Neuter Plural Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. little children παιδία (paidia) Noun - Accusative Neuter Plural Strong's 3813: Neuter diminutive of pais; a childling, i.e., an infant, or a half-grown boy or girl; figuratively, an immature Christian. come ἐλθεῖν (elthein) Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active Strong's 2064: To come, go. to πρός (pros) Preposition Strong's 4314: To, towards, with. A strengthened form of pro; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. Toward. Me, με (me) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 1st Person Singular Strong's 1473: I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. do not hinder κωλύετε (kōlyete) Verb - Present Imperative Active - 2nd Person Plural Strong's 2967: To prevent, debar, hinder; with infin: from doing so and so. From the base of kolazo; to estop, i.e. Prevent. them! αὐτὰ (auta) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Neuter 3rd Person Plural Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. For γὰρ (gar) Conjunction Strong's 1063: For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason. the ἡ (hē) Article - Nominative Feminine Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. kingdom βασιλεία (basileia) Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular Strong's 932: From basileus; properly, royalty, i.e. rule, or a realm. of τῶν (tōn) Article - Genitive Masculine Plural Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. heaven οὐρανῶν (ouranōn) Noun - Genitive Masculine Plural Strong's 3772: Perhaps from the same as oros; the sky; by extension, heaven; by implication, happiness, power, eternity; specially, the Gospel. belongs ἐστὶν (estin) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 1510: I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. to τῶν (tōn) Article - Genitive Neuter Plural Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. such as these.” τοιούτων (toioutōn) Demonstrative Pronoun - Genitive Neuter Plural Strong's 5108: (including the other inflections); from toi and houtos; truly this, i.e. Of this sort (to denote character or individuality). 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