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.
But Jesus called them unto him, and said. In Mark, however, we have a precious addition, "But when Jesus saw it, He was much displeased" х eeganakteese (G23)], and said unto them," SUFFER [THE] LITTLE CHILDREN х ta (G3588) paidia (G3813)] TO COME UNTO ME, AND FORBID THEM NOT. What words are these from the lips of Christ! The price of them is above rubies. But the reason assigned, in the words that follow, crowns the statement-FOR OF SUCH IS THE KINGDOM OF GOD-or, as in Matt., "OF HEAVEN."