Matthew 19:14
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Matthew 19:14 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Matthew 19:14 is a verse from the book of Matthew in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "But Jesus said, Suffer little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for of such is the kingdom of heaven." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Matthew 19:14 — KJV
“But Jesus said, Suffer little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for of such is the kingdom of heaven.”
— Matthew 19:14 (KJV)
Matthew 19:14 in Context — About the Book of Matthew
Matthew presents Jesus as the promised King — Israel's Messiah who fulfils the prophets line by line. It preserves the Sermon on the Mount, the Lord's Prayer, and the Great Commission. Five great teaching blocks make it the church's first discipleship manual.
Cross-References for Matthew 19:14
“But when Jesus saw it, he was much displeased, and said unto them, Suffer the little children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God.”
Shares key themes with Matthew 19:14: jesus, suffer, little
“But Jesus called them unto him, and said, Suffer little children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God.”
Shares key themes with Matthew 19:14: jesus, suffer, little
“And said, Verily I say unto you, Except ye be converted, and become as little children, ye shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven.”
Shares key themes with Matthew 19:14: little, children, come
“And the Amorites forced the children of Dan into the mountain: for they would not suffer them to come down to the valley:”
Shares key themes with Matthew 19:14: suffer, children, come
“And they cried unto the children of Dan. And they turned their faces, and said unto Micah, What aileth thee, that thou comest with such a company? comest...: Heb. art gathered together?”
Shares key themes with Matthew 19:14: children, come, such
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