But Jesus called them unto him, and said, Suffer little children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God.
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Verse 16 is found in chapter 18 of Luke. The Pharisee and the tax collector show two attitudes before God. The parable highlights that humility and recognition of need lead to a different relationship with God than confidence in one’s own religious superiority.
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Aber Jesus rief sie zu sich und sprach: Lasset die Kindlein zu mir kommen und wehret ihnen nicht; denn solcher ist das Reich Gottes.
Mas Jesús llamándolos, dijo: Dejad los niños venir a mí, y no los impidáis; porque de tales es el reino de Dios.
Et Jésus les appela, et dit: Laissez venir à moi les petits enfants, et ne les en empêchez pas; car le royaume de Dieu est pour ceux qui leur ressemblent.
Ma Gesù, chiamati a sè i fanciulli, disse: Lasciate i piccoli fanciulli venire a me, e non li divietate; perciocchè di tali è il regno di Dio.
Mas Jesus, chamando-os para si, disse: Deixai vir a mim os meninos, e não os impeçais, porque dos tais é o reino de Deus.
耶穌卻叫他們來,說:「讓小孩子到我這裏來,不要阻止他們,因為在上帝國的正是這樣的人。
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