“It is meet for every man that would draw nigh to God that he should possess the mind of a child; and as a child is towards his father and mother, so should he be towards God and towards His dispensation. And as the child receiveth instruction from his master without searching into his words or examining his doctrine,…”
Philoxenus of Mabbug, 6th c. — 13 Ascetic Discourses, Discourse 2 -- On Faith
Original
15Verily I say unto you, Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child, he shall not enter therein.
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In context
13And they brought young children to him, that he should touch them: and his disciples rebuked those that brought them.
14But when Jesus saw it, he was much displeased, and said unto them, Suffer the little children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God.
— Mark 10:15 —
16And he took them up in his arms, put his hands upon them, and blessed them.
17And when he was gone forth into the way, there came one running, and kneeled to him, and asked him, Good Master, what shall I do that I may inherit eternal life?