Matthew 19:13-14
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[13] Then little children were brought to him, that he should lay his hands on them and pray; and the disciples rebuked them. [14] But Jesus said, "Allow the little children, and don't forbid them to come to me; for to such belongs the Kingdom of Heaven."
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Get a full Reformed explanation of this passageGalilee was Jesus’ northern home region, while Judea and the area beyond the Jordan were southern and eastern districts where he was traveling toward Jerusalem. In this setting, crowds brought children to Jesus, and his welcome showed that access to God’s kingdom depends on receiving it humbly, not on social status.
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Matthew 19:13-14 mentions Galilee, Jordan and Judea.
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