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Don’t stop them! For the Kingdom of Heaven belongs to those who are like these children.” <a href="/esv/matthew/19.htm">English Standard Version</a> but Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me and do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of heaven.” <a href="/bsb/matthew/19.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> But Jesus said, “Let the little children come to Me, and do not hinder them! For the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.” <a href="/blb/matthew/19.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> But Jesus said, "Permit the little children, and do not forbid them to come to Me, for of such is the kingdom of the heavens." <a href="/kjv/matthew/19.htm">King James Bible</a> But Jesus said, Suffer little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for of such is the kingdom of heaven. <a href="/nkjv/matthew/19.htm">New King James Version</a> But Jesus said, “Let the little children come to Me, and do not forbid them; for of such is the kingdom of heaven.” <a href="/nasb_/matthew/19.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> But Jesus said, “Leave the children alone, and do not forbid them to come to Me; for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.” <a href="/nasb/matthew/19.htm">NASB 1995</a> But Jesus said, &#8220Let the children alone, and do not hinder them from coming to Me; for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/matthew/19.htm">NASB 1977 </a> But Jesus said, “Let the children alone, and do not hinder them from coming to Me; for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.” <a href="/lsb/matthew/19.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> But Jesus said, “Let the children alone, and do not hinder them from coming to Me; for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.” <a href="/amp/matthew/19.htm">Amplified Bible</a> But He said, “Leave the children alone, and do not forbid them from coming to Me; for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.” <a href="/csb/matthew/19.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Jesus said, “Leave the little children alone, and don’t try to keep them from coming to me, because the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.” <a href="/hcsb/matthew/19.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Then Jesus said, &#8220Leave the children alone, and don&#8217t try to keep them from coming to Me, because the kingdom of heaven is made up of people like this.&#8221 <a href="/asv/matthew/19.htm">American Standard Version</a> But Jesus said, Suffer the little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for to such belongeth the kingdom of heaven. <a href="/cev/matthew/19.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> But Jesus said, "Let the children come to me, and don't try to stop them! People who are like these children belong to God's kingdom." <a href="/erv/matthew/19.htm">English Revised Version</a> But Jesus said, Suffer the little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for of such is the kingdom of heaven. <a href="/gwt/matthew/19.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Jesus said, "Don't stop children from coming to me! Children like these are part of the kingdom of God." <a href="/gnt/matthew/19.htm">Good News Translation</a> Jesus said, "Let the children come to me and do not stop them, because the Kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these." <a href="/isv/matthew/19.htm">International Standard Version</a> Jesus, however, said, "Let the little children come to me, and stop keeping them away, because the kingdom from heaven belongs to people like these." <a href="/msb/matthew/19.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> But Jesus said, “Let the little children come to Me, and do not hinder them! For the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.” <a href="/net/matthew/19.htm">NET Bible</a> But Jesus said, "Let the little children come to me and do not try to stop them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these." <a href="/nheb/matthew/19.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> But Jesus said, "Allow the little children, and do not forbid them to come to me; for the kingdom of heaven belongs to ones like these." <a href="/wbt/matthew/19.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> But Jesus said, Suffer little children, and forbid them not to come to me: for of such is the kingdom of heaven. <a href="/wey/matthew/19.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Jesus however said, "Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them; for it is to those who are childlike that the Kingdom of the Heavens belongs." <a href="/web/matthew/19.htm">World English Bible</a> But Jesus said, “Allow the little children, and don’t forbid them to come to me; for the Kingdom of Heaven belongs to ones like these.” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/matthew/19.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> But Jesus said, “Permit the children, and do not forbid them to come to Me, for of such is the kingdom of the heavens”; <a href="/blb/matthew/19.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> But Jesus said, "Permit the little children, and do not forbid them to come to Me, for of such is the kingdom of the heavens." <a href="/ylt/matthew/19.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> But Jesus said, 'Suffer the children, and forbid them not, to come unto me, for of such is the reign of the heavens;' <a href="/slt/matthew/19.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> But Jesus said, Let go the young children, and hinder them not, to come to me: for of such is the kingdom of the heavens.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/matthew/19.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> But Jesus said to them: Suffer the little children, and forbid them not to come to me: for the kingdom of heaven is for such. <a href="/cpdv/matthew/19.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Yet truly, Jesus said to them: “Allow the little children to come to me, and do not choose to prohibit them. For the kingdom of heaven is among such as these.” <a href="/nabre/matthew/19.htm">New American Bible</a> but Jesus said, “Let the children come to me, and do not prevent them; for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.” <a href="/nrsvce/matthew/19.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> but Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not stop them; for it is to such as these that the kingdom of heaven belongs.”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/matthew/19.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> But Jesus said to them, Allow the little boys to come to me, and do not stop them; for the kingdom of heaven is for such as these. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/matthew/19.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> But Yeshua said to them, “Let the children come to me and do not forbid them, for the Kingdom of Heaven belongs to such as these.”<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/matthew/19.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> But Jesus said: Let the little children come to me, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of heaven. <a href="/godbey/matthew/19.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> But Jesus said, <FR>Suffer the little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for of such is the kingdom of the heavens.<Fr> <a href="/haweis/matthew/19.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> Then said Jesus, Permit little children, and hinder them not from coming to me; for of such is the kingdom of heaven. <a href="/mace/matthew/19.htm">Mace New Testament</a> but Jesus said, let the children alone, and don't hinder them from coming to me: for of such does the gospel-kingdom consist. <a href="/wey/matthew/19.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Jesus however said, "Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them; for it is to those who are childlike that the Kingdom of the Heavens belongs." <a href="/worrell/matthew/19.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> But Jesus said, <FR>"Permit the little children?and do not forbid them?to come to Me; for of such is the Kingdom of Heaven."<Fr> <a href="/worsley/matthew/19.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> but Jesus said, <FR>Suffer the children to come to me, and do not hinder them: for of such is the kingdom of heaven.<Fr> <a href="/parallel/matthew/19-14.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/hriiyJYqzvc?start=5480" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/matthew/19.htm">Jesus Blesses the Children</a> 13Then the little children were brought to Jesus for Him to place His hands on them and pray for them. And the disciples rebuked those who brought them. 14<a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">But</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2424.htm" title="2424: Iēsous (N-NMS) -- Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites.">Jesus</a> <a href="/greek/2036.htm" title="2036: eipen (V-AIA-3S) -- Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say.">said,</a> <a href="/greek/863.htm" title="863: Aphete (V-AMA-2P) -- From apo and hiemi; to send forth, in various applications.">“Let</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ta (Art-ANP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/3813.htm" title="3813: paidia (N-ANP) -- Neuter diminutive of pais; a childling, i.e., an infant, or a half-grown boy or girl; figuratively, an immature Christian.">little children</a> <a href="/greek/2064.htm" title="2064: elthein (V-ANA) -- To come, go. ">come</a> <a href="/greek/4314.htm" title="4314: pros (Prep) -- To, towards, with. A strengthened form of pro; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. Toward.">to</a> <a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: me (PPro-A1S) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.">Me,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/3361.htm" title="3361: mē (Adv) -- Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether."></a> <a href="/greek/2967.htm" title="2967: kōlyete (V-PMA-2P) -- To prevent, debar, hinder; with infin: from doing so and so. From the base of kolazo; to estop, i.e. Prevent.">do not hinder</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: auta (PPro-AN3P) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">them!</a> <a href="/greek/1063.htm" title="1063: gar (Conj) -- For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason.">For</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: hē (Art-NFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/932.htm" title="932: basileia (N-NFS) -- From basileus; properly, royalty, i.e. rule, or a realm.">kingdom</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tōn (Art-GMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">of</a> <a href="/greek/3772.htm" title="3772: ouranōn (N-GMP) -- Perhaps from the same as oros; the sky; by extension, heaven; by implication, happiness, power, eternity; specially, the Gospel.">heaven</a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: estin (V-PIA-3S) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">belongs</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tōn (Art-GNP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">to</a> <a href="/greek/5108.htm" title="5108: toioutōn (DPro-GNP) -- (including the other inflections); from toi and houtos; truly this, i.e. Of this sort (to denote character or individuality).">such as these.” </a> 15And after He had placed His hands on them, He went on from there.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/mark/10-14.htm">Mark 10:14</a> But when Jesus saw this, He was indignant and told them, “Let the little children come to Me, and do not hinder them! For the kingdom of God belongs to such as these. <a href="/luke/18-16.htm">Luke 18:16</a> But Jesus called the children to Him and said, “Let the little children come to Me, and do not hinder them! For the kingdom of God belongs to such as these. <a href="/matthew/18-3.htm">Matthew 18:3</a> “Truly I tell you,” He said, “unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. <a href="/mark/9-36.htm">Mark 9:36-37</a> Then He had a little child stand among them. Taking the child in His arms, He said to them, / “Whoever welcomes one of these little children in My name welcomes Me, and whoever welcomes Me welcomes not only Me, but the One who sent Me.” <a href="/luke/9-48.htm">Luke 9:48</a> And He said to them, “Whoever welcomes this little child in My name welcomes Me, and whoever welcomes Me welcomes the One who sent Me. For whoever is the least among all of you, he is the greatest.” <a href="/matthew/11-25.htm">Matthew 11:25</a> At that time Jesus declared, “I praise You, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because You have hidden these things from the wise and learned, and revealed them to little children. <a href="/1_corinthians/14-20.htm">1 Corinthians 14:20</a> Brothers, stop thinking like children. In regard to evil be infants, but in your thinking be mature. <a href="/1_peter/2-2.htm">1 Peter 2:2</a> Like newborn babies, crave pure spiritual milk, so that by it you may grow up in your salvation, <a href="/psalms/8-2.htm">Psalm 8:2</a> From the mouths of children and infants You have ordained praise on account of Your adversaries, to silence the enemy and avenger. <a href="/isaiah/11-6.htm">Isaiah 11:6</a> The wolf will live with the lamb, and the leopard will lie down with the goat; the calf and young lion and fatling will be together, and a little child will lead them. <a href="/isaiah/40-11.htm">Isaiah 40:11</a> He tends His flock like a shepherd; He gathers the lambs in His arms and carries them close to His heart. He gently leads the nursing ewes. <a href="/deuteronomy/6-7.htm">Deuteronomy 6:7</a> And you shall teach them diligently to your children and speak of them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up. <a href="/proverbs/22-6.htm">Proverbs 22:6</a> Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it. <a href="/joel/2-28.htm">Joel 2:28</a> And afterward, I will pour out My Spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your old men will dream dreams, your young men will see visions. <a href="/zechariah/8-5.htm">Zechariah 8:5</a> And the streets of the city will be filled with boys and girls playing there.”</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>But Jesus said, Suffer little children, and forbid them not, to come to me: for of such is the kingdom of heaven.Suffer.<a href="/genesis/17-7.htm">Genesis 17:7,8,24-26</a> And I will establish my covenant between me and thee and thy seed after thee in their generations for an everlasting covenant, to be a God unto thee, and to thy seed after thee… <a href="/genesis/21-4.htm">Genesis 21:4</a> And Abraham circumcised his son Isaac being eight days old, as God had commanded him.<a href="/judges/13-7.htm">Judges 13:7</a> But he said unto me, Behold, thou shalt conceive, and bear a son; and now drink no wine nor strong drink, neither eat any unclean thing: for the child shall be a Nazarite to God from the womb to the day of his death.for.<a href="/matthew/11-25.htm">Matthew 11:25</a> At that time Jesus answered and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes.<a href="/matthew/18-3.htm">Matthew 18:3</a> And said, Verily I say unto you, Except ye be converted, and become as little children, ye shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven.<a href="/1_corinthians/14-20.htm">1 Corinthians 14:20</a> Brethren, be not children in understanding: howbeit in malice be ye children, but in understanding be men.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/matthew/8-22.htm">Allow</a> <a href="/matthew/18-15.htm">Alone</a> <a href="/daniel/9-8.htm">Belongeth</a> <a href="/matthew/5-10.htm">Belongs</a> <a href="/luke/18-16.htm">Childlike</a> <a href="/matthew/19-13.htm">Children</a> <a href="/matthew/16-22.htm">Forbid</a> <a href="/matthew/19-12.htm">Heaven</a> <a href="/matthew/19-12.htm">Heavens</a> <a href="/zechariah/14-8.htm">Hinder</a> <a href="/matthew/18-30.htm">However</a> <a href="/matthew/19-13.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/matthew/19-12.htm">Kingdom</a> <a href="/matthew/19-13.htm">Little</a> <a href="/matthew/18-14.htm">Ones</a> <a href="/matthew/18-4.htm">Reign</a> <a href="/matthew/19-8.htm">Suffer</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/matthew/23-13.htm">Allow</a> <a href="/matthew/23-8.htm">Alone</a> <a href="/mark/10-14.htm">Belongeth</a> <a href="/matthew/20-14.htm">Belongs</a> <a href="/mark/10-14.htm">Childlike</a> <a href="/matthew/19-29.htm">Children</a> <a href="/mark/9-39.htm">Forbid</a> <a href="/matthew/19-21.htm">Heaven</a> <a href="/matthew/19-23.htm">Heavens</a> <a href="/mark/4-38.htm">Hinder</a> <a href="/matthew/22-5.htm">However</a> <a href="/matthew/19-16.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/matthew/19-23.htm">Kingdom</a> <a href="/matthew/25-21.htm">Little</a> <a href="/matthew/19-18.htm">Ones</a> <a href="/matthew/19-23.htm">Reign</a> <a href="/matthew/23-13.htm">Suffer</a><div class="vheading2">Matthew 19</div>1. <a href="/matthew/19-1.htm">Jesus heals the sick;</a> 3. <a href="/matthew/19-3.htm">answers the Pharisees concerning divorce;</a> 10. <a href="/matthew/19-10.htm">shows when marriage is necessary;</a> 13. <a href="/matthew/19-13.htm">receives the little children;</a> 16. <a href="/matthew/19-16.htm">instructs the young man how to attain eternal life;</a> 20. <a href="/matthew/19-20.htm">and how to be perfect;</a> 23. <a href="/matthew/19-23.htm">tells his disciples how hard it is for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God;</a> 27. <a href="/matthew/19-27.htm">and promises reward to those who forsake all to follow him.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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In the Greek, "Ἰησοῦς" (Iēsous) is the name for Jesus, which is derived from the Hebrew "Yeshua," meaning "Yahweh is salvation." This highlights Jesus' role as the Savior and His divine authority to speak on matters of the kingdom of heaven.Let the little children come to Me The word "let" is a translation of the Greek "ἄφετε" (aphete), which means to allow or permit. This is a command from Jesus, indicating His desire for children to approach Him freely. "Little children" translates from "παιδία" (paidia), referring to young children, emphasizing their innocence and purity. The phrase "come to Me" signifies an invitation to approach Jesus, symbolizing the openness and accessibility of Christ to all, regardless of age or status.and do not hinder them! "Hinder" comes from the Greek "κωλύετε" (kōlyete), meaning to prevent or obstruct. Jesus is instructing His disciples and followers not to create barriers for children seeking Him. This reflects a broader principle of removing obstacles that prevent anyone from coming to Christ, underscoring the inclusive nature of the gospel.For the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these The "kingdom of heaven" is a central theme in Matthew's Gospel, representing God's sovereign rule and the realm of eternal life. The phrase "belongs to such as these" indicates that the qualities found in children—such as humility, trust, and dependence—are essential for entering the kingdom. The Greek "τοιούτων" (toioutōn) means "such as these," pointing to the characteristics of children that believers must emulate. This statement by Jesus challenges societal norms that often undervalue children, instead elevating their status as exemplars of the faith required to enter God's kingdom.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/matthew/19.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(14) Suffer little children, and forbid them not . . .--St. Mark adds that Jesus "was much displeased," and represents Him as reproducing almost verbally the teaching of <a href="/matthew/18-3.htm" title="And said, Truly I say to you, Except you be converted, and become as little children, you shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven.">Matthew 18:3</a>. The tenderness of His sympathy was kindled into indignation at the rough indifference of the disciples. As in thousands of those whose lives have been modelled after His pattern, the love of children was not weaker, but stronger, precisely because it depended on no human relationship, but sprang from His seeing in them the children of His Father.Of such is the kingdom of heaven.--That is, the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these, is theirs as by inheritance.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/matthew/19.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 14. - Suffer [the] little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me. He speaks as though the infants were ready and eager to come to him, if they were not prevented. He thus intimates the truth that, though incompetent to undo, stand God's blessing, children were not incompetent to receive it. There was no natural impediment to bar the way. Unconscious intents, under the Mosaic dispensation, were admitted to the privileges of the Jewish Church by the rite of circumcision; in Christ's kingdom analogous mercies were to be extended to them. From this passage has been derived a cogent argument for infant baptism, because Christ herein showed, not only that tender age and immaturity of reason put no obstacle in the way of his blessing, but that children were the standard by which fitness for his kingdom was to be tested. For of such is the kingdom of heaven. They who would enter Christ's kingdom must be pure, simple, obedient, as little children (comp. <a href="/matthew/18-3.htm">Matthew 18:3</a>). That is why he says, "of such," not "of these," intimating that it is not to the age, but to the disposition and character, that he refers. Some, not so suitably, confine the saying to such as are dedicated to God in baptism. It is well said that what children now are is God's work; what they shall be hereafter is their own. <a href="/commentaries/matthew/19-14.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>But δὲ (de) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> A primary particle; but, and, etc. Jesus Ἰησοῦς (Iēsous) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2424.htm">Strong's 2424: </a> Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites. said, εἶπεν (eipen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2036.htm">Strong's 2036: </a> Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say. “Let Ἄφετε (Aphete) Verb - Aorist Imperative Active - 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_863.htm">Strong's 863: </a> From apo and hiemi; to send forth, in various applications. the τὰ (ta) Article - Accusative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. little children παιδία (paidia) Noun - Accusative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3813.htm">Strong's 3813: </a> Neuter diminutive of pais; a childling, i.e., an infant, or a half-grown boy or girl; figuratively, an immature Christian. come ἐλθεῖν (elthein) Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active <a href="/greek/strongs_2064.htm">Strong's 2064: </a> To come, go. to πρός (pros) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_4314.htm">Strong's 4314: </a> To, towards, with. A strengthened form of pro; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. Toward. Me, με (me) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1473.htm">Strong's 1473: </a> I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. do not hinder κωλύετε (kōlyete) Verb - Present Imperative Active - 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2967.htm">Strong's 2967: </a> To prevent, debar, hinder; with infin: from doing so and so. From the base of kolazo; to estop, i.e. Prevent. them! αὐτὰ (auta) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Neuter 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. For γὰρ (gar) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1063.htm">Strong's 1063: </a> For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason. the ἡ (hē) Article - Nominative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. kingdom βασιλεία (basileia) Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_932.htm">Strong's 932: </a> From basileus; properly, royalty, i.e. rule, or a realm. of τῶν (tōn) Article - Genitive Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. heaven οὐρανῶν (ouranōn) Noun - Genitive Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3772.htm">Strong's 3772: </a> Perhaps from the same as oros; the sky; by extension, heaven; by implication, happiness, power, eternity; specially, the Gospel. belongs ἐστὶν (estin) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1510.htm">Strong's 1510: </a> I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. to τῶν (tōn) Article - Genitive Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. such as these.” τοιούτων (toioutōn) Demonstrative Pronoun - Genitive Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_5108.htm">Strong's 5108: </a> (including the other inflections); from toi and houtos; truly this, i.e. Of this sort (to denote character or individuality). <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/matthew/19-14.htm">Matthew 19:14 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/matthew/19-14.htm">Matthew 19:14 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/matthew/19-14.htm">Matthew 19:14 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/matthew/19-14.htm">Matthew 19:14 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/matthew/19-14.htm">Matthew 19:14 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/matthew/19-14.htm">Matthew 19:14 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/matthew/19-14.htm">Matthew 19:14 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/matthew/19-14.htm">Matthew 19:14 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/matthew/19-14.htm">Matthew 19:14 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/matthew/19-14.htm">Matthew 19:14 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/matthew/19-14.htm">NT Gospels: Matthew 19:14 But Jesus said Allow the little children (Matt. 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