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Matthew 19:14-16
New International Version
Matthew 19:14-16
New International Version
14 Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs(A) to such as these.”(B) 15 When he had placed his hands on them, he went on from there.
The Rich and the Kingdom of God(C)
16 Just then a man came up to Jesus and asked, “Teacher, what good thing must I do to get eternal life(D)?”(E)
Matthew 19:14-16
King James Version
Matthew 19:14-16
King James Version
14 But Jesus said, Suffer little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for of such is the kingdom of heaven.
15 And he laid his hands on them, and departed thence.
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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Matthew 19:14-16
English Standard Version
Matthew 19:14-16
English Standard Version
14 but Jesus said, (A)“Let the little children (B)come to me and do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of heaven.” 15 And he laid his hands on them and went away.
The Rich Young Man
16 (C)And behold, a man came up to him, saying, “Teacher, what good deed must I do to (D)have (E)eternal life?”
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Matthew 19:14-16
New American Standard Bible
Matthew 19:14-16
New American Standard Bible
14 But Jesus said, “[a](A)Leave the children alone, and do not [b]forbid them to come to Me; for (B)the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.” 15 After laying His hands on them, He departed from there.
The Rich Young Ruler
16 (C)And someone came to Him and said, “Teacher, what good thing shall I do so that I may obtain (D)eternal life?”
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- Matthew 19:14 Or Permit the children
- Matthew 19:14 Or prevent them from coming
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