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Matthew 19:15 β€” Meaning and Application

King James Version

β€œAnd he laid {his} hands on them, and departed thence.”

Matthew 19:15

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13

Then were there brought unto him little children, that he should put {his} hands on them, and pray: and the disciples rebuked them.

14

But Jesus said, Suffer little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for of such is the kingdom of heaven.

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And he laid {his} hands on them, and departed thence.

16

And, behold, one came and said unto him, Good Master, what good thing shall I do, that I may have eternal life?

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And he said unto him, Why callest thou me good? {there is} none good but one, {that is}, God: but if thou wilt enter into life, keep the commandments.

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