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Jesus welcomed the children
When the disciples rebuked people for bringing children, Jesus was indignant and said "Allow the little children to come to me!" Mark 10:13–16
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"They were bringing to him little children, that he should touch them, but the disciples rebuked those who were bringing them. But when Jesus saw it, he was moved with indignation, and said to them, 'Allow the little children to come to me! Don't forbid them, for God's Kingdom belongs to such as these.'" Mark 10:13–14
"He took them in his arms, and blessed them, laying his hands on them." Mark 10:16
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Mark 10:13–16 WEB
13They were bringing to him little children, that he should touch them, but the disciples rebuked those who were bringing them. 14But when Jesus saw it, he was moved with indignation and said to them, “Allow the little children to come to me! Don’t forbid them, for God’s Kingdom belongs to such as these. 15Most certainly I tell you, whoever will not receive God’s Kingdom like a little child, he will in no way enter into it.” 16He took them in his arms and blessed them, laying his hands on them.
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Jesus' friends tried to send the children away, but Jesus said, "Let the little children come to me!" He hugged them and blessed them.