Matthew 19:14

Suffer little children. That is, permit or allow the little children to come. This usage of the word “suffer,” though proper, is now rather infrequent. It is apparent that Jesus loved children and that they loved Him. He appreciated their unaffected love and devotion. He was interested in them and fond of them. Upon more than one occasion He referred to the characteristics and interests of childhood to illustrate spiritual truth (see chs. 11:16, 17; 18:2-4; etc.).

Forbid them not. Literally, “do not continue hindering them.” Any who make it difficult for children to find the Master today are sure to encounter His utmost displeasure and to earn His severest rebuke. There is room for little children in the kingdom of divine grace. In the home, in the church, in the school, the needs and interests of children are ever to be accorded a place of major importance. All who have any contact with children, or who may have a voice in decisions that affect their interests, must beware of doing anything that might make it difficult for them to find Jesus.

Of such. See on ch. 18:3.