Matthew 19:14

“But Jesus said, suffer little children etc.] This he said to show his humility, that he was not above taking notice of any; and to teach his disciples to regard the weakest believers, and such as were but children in knowledge; and to inform them what all ought to be, who expect the kingdom of heaven; for it follows; and forbid them not to come unto me, now, or at any other time; for of such is the kingdom of heaven; that is, as the Syriac renders it, “who are as these” or as the Persic version, rather paraphrasing than translating, renders it, “who have been humble as these little children”: and it is as if our Lord should say, do not drive away these children from my person and presence;…”

“Jesus said, Suffer little children, ... - Mark adds, he was much displeased at what the disciples said. It was a thing highly gratifying to him, and which he earnestly sought, that children should be brought to him, and a case where it was very improper that they should interfere. Of such is the kingdom of heaven - The kingdom of heaven evidently means here the church. See the notes at Matthew 3:2. In Mark and Luke it is said he immediately added, “Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child shall not enter therein.” Whosoever shall not be humble, unambitious, and docile, shall not be a true follower of Christ or a member of his kingdom. Of such as these - that is, of…”

“Of such is the kingdom of heaven - Little children, either in a natural or spiritual sense, have a right to enter into my kingdom. Mat 18:3. Matthew 19:16”

“Suffer: Gen 17:7, Gen 17:8, Gen 17:24-26, Gen 21:4; Jdg 13:7; Sa1 1:11, Sa1 1:22, Sa1 1:24, Sa1 2:18; Mar 10:14; Luk 18:16, Luk 18:17 for: Mat 11:25, Mat 18:3; Co1 14:20; Pe1 2:1, Pe1 2:2 Matthew 19:15”