Mothers and fathers were bringing their children to Jesus, they were asking him,

Jesus' men rebuked the parents. When Jesus saw it he was upset (lit. 'his stomach became bad'), he told his mob,

With gladness they believe in God, they listen to (= obey) his word. I tell you a true word, you all should do like them, you all should believe like them. If you don't, you will not be God's (people).”

Then one by one he put those children on his lap, he put his arm around them, he put his hand on top of the child's head, he asked God, “Do good to this child.”