Mark 10:13-16

Let the Children Come to Me

¹³ _g Then they brought little children to Him, that He might touch them; but the disciples rebuked those who brought them. ¹⁴ But when Jesus saw it, He was greatly displeased and said to them, "Let the little children come to Me, and do not forbid them; for _h of such is the kingdom of God. ¹⁵ "Assuredly, I say to you, _i whoever does not receive the kingdom of God as a little child will _j by no means enter it." ¹⁶ And He took them up in His arms, laid His hands on them, and blessed them.

1. Cross References
   Matthew 19:13 - 15
   Then little children were brought to Him that He might put His hands on them and pray, but the disciples rebuked them.
   Luke 18:15 - 17
   Then they also brought infants to Him that He might touch them; but when the disciples saw it, they rebuked them.
   
2. Cross References
   1 Corinthians 14:20
   Brethren, do not be children in understanding; however, in malice be babes, but in understanding be mature.
   1 Peter 2:2
   As newborn babes, desire the pure milk of the word, that you may grow thereby.
   
3. Cross References
   Matthew 18:3
   And said, "Assuredly, I say to you, unless you are converted and become as little children, you will by no means enter the kingdom of heaven.
   Matthew 18:4
   Therefore whoever humbles himself as this little child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven.
   Matthew 19:14
   But Jesus said, "Let the little children come to Me, and do not forbid them; for of such is the kingdom of heaven.
   Luke 18:17
   "Assuredly, I say to you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God as a little child will by no means enter it."
   
4. Cross References
   Luke 13:28
   There will be weeping and gnashing of teeth, when you see Abraham and Isaac and Jacob and all the prophets in the kingdom of God, and yourselves thrust out.