Contemporary English Version Anglicised

Matthew 19:13-16 Contemporary English Version Anglicised (CEVUK00)

13. Some people brought their children to Jesus, so that he could place his hands on them and pray for them. His disciples told the people to stop bothering him.

14. But Jesus said, “Let the children come to me, and don't try to stop them! People who are like these children belong to God's kingdom.”

15. After Jesus had placed his hands on the children, he left.

16. A man came to Jesus and asked, “Teacher, what good thing must I do to have eternal life?”