Matthew 19:14 Parallel Translations

Jesus said, "Don't stop children from coming to me! Children like these are part of the kingdom of God."(GOD'S WORD®)

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

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

BBE:

But Jesus said, Let the little ones come to me, and do not keep them away: for of such is the kingdom of heaven.

DBY:

But Jesus said, Suffer little children, and do not hinder them from coming to me; for the kingdom of the heavens is of such:

ERV:

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

WEY:

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."

WBS:

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

WEB:

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."

YLT:

But Jesus said, 'Suffer the children, and forbid them not, to come unto me, for of such is the reign of the heavens;'

Matthew 19:14 Cross References

XREF:

Matthew 5:3 "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

Matthew 18:3 and said, "Truly I say to you, unless you are converted and become like children, you will not enter the kingdom of heaven.

Mark 10:15 "Truly I say to you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God like a child will not enter it at all."

Luke 18:17 "Truly I say to you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God like a child will not enter it at all."

1 Corinthians 14:20 Brethren, do not be children in your thinking; yet in evil be infants, but in your thinking be mature.

1 Peter 2:2 like newborn babies, long for the pure milk of the word, so that by it you may grow in respect to salvation, (NASB ©1995)

Commentaries and Concordances

PNT:

19:14 Suffer little children. Do not hinder them, either by word, or by a bad example.
To come unto me. Whatever mortal, young or old, wishes to come to Christ should be encouraged.
For of such is the kingdom of heaven. Those who have the loving simplicity, humility, and trust of children. See Mt 18:1-14. These words show, (1) that children are not, as some have taught, totally depraved; (2) that the earlier they come to Christ the better; (3) that they should not be hindered from coming by injudicious teaching; (4) that parents should bring them to the Savior.

WES:

19:14 Of such is the kingdom of heaven - Little children, either in a natural or spiritual sense, have a right to enter into my kingdom. Mt 18:3.

MHC:

19:13-15 It is well when we come to Christ ourselves, and bring our children. Little children may be brought to Christ as needing, and being capable of receiving blessings from him, and having an interest in his intercession. We can but beg a blessing for them: Christ only can command the blessing. It is well for us, that Christ has more love and tenderness in him than the best of his disciples have. And let us learn of him not to discountenance any willing, well-meaning souls, in their seeking after Christ, though they are but weak. Those who are given to Christ, as part of his purchase, he will in no wise cast out. Therefore he takes it ill of all who forbid, and try to shut out those whom he has received. And all Christians should bring their children to the Saviour that he may bless them with spiritual blessings.

CONC:

Allow Alone Belongeth Belongs Childlike Forbid Heaven Heavens Hinder However Kingdom Ones Reign Suffer

Allow Alone Belongeth Belongs Childlike Children Forbid Heaven Heavens Hinder However Jesus Kingdom Little Ones Reign Suffer

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