15 Now they were also bringing [even] babies to Him that He might touch them, and when the disciples noticed it, they reproved them. 16 But Jesus called them [ 1 the parents] to Him, saying, Allow the little children to come to Me, and do not hinder them, for to such [as these] belongs the kingdom of God. 17 Truly I say to you, whoever does not accept and receive and welcome the kingdom of God like a little child [does] shall not in any way enter it [at all].