Then Jesus held the children in his arms. He laid his hands on them and blessed them.
Then Jesus took a small child and stood the child in front of the followers. He held the child in his arms and said,
Like a good shepherd, he takes care of his people. He gathers them like lambs in his arms. He holds them close, while their mothers walk beside him.
“He will bless you in the city and in the field.
While they were eating, Jesus took some bread and thanked God for it. He broke off some pieces, gave them to his followers and said, “Take and eat this bread. It is my body.”