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'Little Child' in the Bible

And Jesus called a little child to him, and placed him in the midst of them,

Then little children were brought to him, that he might lay his hands on them and pray. And the disciples rebuked them.

And he took a little child, and placed it in the midst of them; and when he had taken it in his arms, he said to them:

And they brought little children to him, that he might touch them: but his disciples rebuked those who brought them.

And when Jesus saw it, he was displeased, and said to them: Let the little children come to me, and forbid them not; for of such is the kingdom of God.

Verily I say to you, Whoever will not receive the kingdom of God as a little child, shall not enter into it.

But Jesus perceived the thought of their heart, and he took a little child, and made it stand by him,

and said to them: Whoever will receive this little child on my account, receives me; and whoever will receive me, receives him that sent me. For he that is least among you all, the same shall be great.

Verily I say to you, Whoever shall not receive the kingdom of God, as a little child, shall in no way enter into it.

Little children, yet a little while I am with you. You will seek me, and, as I said to the Jews, whither I go, you can not come, so now I say to you.

I write to you, fathers, because you have known him that is from the beginning. I write to you, young men, because you have overcome the wicked one. I write to you, my little children, because you have known the Father.

And now, little children, abide in him, that when he appears, we may have confidence, and may not be made ashamed by him at his coming.