Matthew
“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
Matthew 19:14 (KJV) speaks to children, God's love, and tenderness — words set in Matthew, the Gospel that presents Jesus as the promised King. Sit with it for a moment, and let the words do their quiet work.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“And he arose, and came to his father. But when he was yet a great way off, his father saw him, and had compassion, and ran, and fell on his neck, and kissed him.”
Luke 15:20“We love him, because he first loved us.”
1 John 4:19“Who redeemeth thy life from destruction; who crowneth thee with lovingkindness and tender mercies;”
Psalms 103:4“And the LORD passed by before him, and proclaimed, The LORD, The LORD God, merciful and gracious, longsuffering, and abundant in goodness and truth,”
Exodus 34:6“Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God: therefore the world knoweth us not, because it knew him not.”
1 John 3:1“But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.”
Romans 5:8
Common questions
What does Matthew 19:14 mean?
In the King James Version, Matthew 19:14 reads: "But Jesus said, Suffer little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for of such is the kingdom of heaven." The verse speaks to children, God's love, and tenderness. To read it well, take it in the flow of Matthew 19 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is Matthew 19:14 in the King James Version?
Yes. "But Jesus said, Suffer little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for of such is the kingdom of heaven." is Matthew 19:14 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Matthew chapter 19.
What are some related Bible verses to Matthew 19:14?
Verses that sit beside Matthew 19:14 include Luke 15:20, 1 John 4:19, and Psalms 103:4. Reading them alongside Matthew 19:14 deepens the theme of children.
How can I pray with Matthew 19:14?
Read Matthew 19:14 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.