Summary: Jesus welcomed the children and taught that the Kingdom of God belongs to those who are like them. He held them close, placed his hands on them, and gave them his blessing.
People were bringing children to Jesus that he might touch them, but the disciples rebuked them. When Jesus saw this he became indignant and said to them, “Let the children come to me; do not prevent them, for the Kingdom of God belongs to such as these. Amen, I say to you, whoever does not accept the Kingdom of God like a child will not enter it.”
Then he embraced them and blessed them, placing his hands on them.