And they were bringing children to him that he might touch them, and the disciples rebuked them.
And many rebuked him, telling him to be silent. But he cried out all the more, "Son of David, have mercy on me!"
John said to him, "Teacher, we saw someone casting out demons in your name,[6] and we tried to stop him, because he was not following us."
gather the people. Consecrate the congregation; assemble the elders; gather the children, even nursing infants. Let the bridegroom leave his room, and the bride her chamber.