KJV ORIGINAL
But when Jesus saw it, he was much displeased, and said unto them, Suffer the little children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
When Jesus saw what was happening, he got genuinely upset and told them, 'Let the kids come to me — don't stop them! The kingdom of God belongs to people exactly like this.'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Jesus was actually mad when people tried to keep kids away from him — he said heaven belongs to hearts like theirs.
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