Mark 10:14-21, Children and the Kingdom of God

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"Suffer the little children to come unto me": Jesus expresses displeasure toward his disciples for trying to prevent children from approaching him. In this context, "suffer" means to allow or permit. Jesus emphasizes the importance of children, symbolizing innocence, humility, and trust.
"For of such is the kingdom of God": This phrase suggests that the characteristics of children—trusting, dependent, and open—are essential for entering the Kingdom of God. Jesus is teaching that one must approach God with the heart of a child; this includes qualities like innocence, humility, and a sense of dependence on God.

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