Or the disciples would have thrust them away, from respect to Christ’s dignity [margin note: ἀξίωμα]. But the Lord teaching them holy thoughts, and to subdue the pride of this world, took the children into His arms, and promised to such the kingdom of heaven; “But Jesus saith unto them, Suffer little children and forbid them not to come unto me, for of such is the kingdom of heaven.”
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