Translation Comparison

Matthew 19:14

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The verse Matthew 19:14 varies across translations. For example, the KJV emphasizes certain traditional terms, while the ASV offers a more literal rendering. This page provides a side-by-side comparison of all available translations to highlight these nuances.

Bible verse Matthew 19:14 comparison across 10 translations
Translation	Verse Text	Copy
King James BibleKJV	But Jesus said, Suffer little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for of such is the kingdom of heaven.
American Standard VersionASV	But Jesus said, Suffer the little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for to such belongeth the kingdom of heaven.
Douay Rheims BibleDRB	But Jesus said to them: Suffer the little children, and forbid them not to come to me: for the kingdom of heaven is for such.
Darby Bible TranslationDBT	But Jesus said, Suffer little children, and do not hinder them from coming to me; for the kingdom of the heavens is of such:
English Revised VersionERV	But Jesus said, Suffer the little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for of such is the kingdom of heaven.
Webster Bible TranslationWBT	But Jesus said, Suffer little children, and forbid them not to come to me: for of such is the kingdom of heaven.
World English BibleWEB	But Jesus said, \|Allow the little children, and don't forbid them to come to me; for the Kingdom of Heaven belongs to ones like these.\|
Young's Literal TranslationYLT	But Jesus said, 'Suffer the children, and forbid them not, to come unto me, for of such is the reign of the heavens;'
American King James VersionAKJV	But Jesus said, Suffer little children, and forbid them not, to come to me: for of such is the kingdom of heaven.
Weymouth New TestamentWNT	Jesus however said, \|Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them; for it is to those who are childlike that the Kingdom of the Heavens belongs.\|

King James Bible

KJV

But Jesus said, Suffer little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for of such is the kingdom of heaven.

American Standard Version

ASV

But Jesus said, Suffer the little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for to such belongeth the kingdom of heaven.

Douay Rheims Bible

DRB

But Jesus said to them: Suffer the little children, and forbid them not to come to me: for the kingdom of heaven is for such.

Darby Bible Translation

DBT

But Jesus said, Suffer little children, and do not hinder them from coming to me; for the kingdom of the heavens is of such:

English Revised Version

ERV

But Jesus said, Suffer the little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for of such is the kingdom of heaven.

Webster Bible Translation

WBT

But Jesus said, Suffer little children, and forbid them not to come to me: for of such is the kingdom of heaven.

World English Bible

WEB

But Jesus said, |Allow the little children, and don't forbid them to come to me; for the Kingdom of Heaven belongs to ones like these.|

Young's Literal Translation

YLT

But Jesus said, 'Suffer the children, and forbid them not, to come unto me, for of such is the reign of the heavens;'

American King James Version

AKJV

But Jesus said, Suffer little children, and forbid them not, to come to me: for of such is the kingdom of heaven.

Weymouth New Testament

WNT

Jesus however said, |Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them; for it is to those who are childlike that the Kingdom of the Heavens belongs.|