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Jesus and the Children

Bible passage: Mark 10 · Ages 3 to 5 · New Testament

Paraphrase A long time ago, Jesus taught people about God. Many people came to listen.

Paraphrase Some parents brought their children to Jesus. They hoped he would bless them.

Paraphrase The helpers said, Not now. Jesus is busy. The children felt sad.

Paraphrase But Jesus said, Let the children come to me. Do not stop them.

Paraphrase The children ran to him. Jesus welcomed every one, and he blessed them.

Paraphrase Jesus wants every child to know they are loved.

From the Bible (King James Version)

Suffer the little children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God.
Mark 10:14 (KJV, excerpt)

Let us wonder

What would you like to say to Jesus?

One small thing to do

Give someone a hug or a kind word.

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Retold in simple words (a paraphrase), so it is not the Bible’s own text. The read-aloud voice is computer-made. Jesus is never shown with a face. Nothing you do here is saved or sent anywhere.

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