12 For there are eunuchs who were born thus from their mother’s womb, and ^athere are eunuchs who were made eunuchs by men, and there are eunuchs who have made themselves eunuchs for the kingdom of heaven’s sake. He who is able to accept it, let him accept it.”  ‡

13 ^aThen little children were brought to Him that He might put His hands on them and pray, but the disciples rebuked them.  ‡

15 And He laid His hands on them and departed from there.

16 ^aNow behold, one came and said to Him, ^b“Good Teacher, what good thing shall I do that I may have eternal life?”  ‡