Catechism for Young Children · Question 131 of 145
Does Christ care for little children?
A.Yes; for he says, Suffer the little children to come unto me, and forbid them not, for of such is the kingdom of heaven.
What does this answer mean?
Christ cares for little children. The answer quotes Jesus' words when his disciples tried to send children away: suffer, meaning allow, the little children to come to me, for of such is the kingdom of heaven (Matthew 19:14). Every child can hear that Jesus welcomes them.
What can we ask our children?
- Does Christ care for little children?
- What does 'suffer' mean in this old wording?
- What did Jesus do when people brought children to him?
Can I print this question?
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Text: Catechism for Young Children: Being an Introduction to the Shorter Catechism, Presbyterian Board of Publication (copyright entered 1840). Public domain (1840).
Checked against a second edition on November 15, 2026. Explanation and questions by Household Theology Press. Last updated November 15, 2026.