Matthew 13:2

13:2 And such a large crowd gathered around him that he got into a boat to sit while ¹  the whole crowd stood on the shore.

Matthew 16:8

16:8 When Jesus learned of this, ²  he said, “You who have such little faith! ³  Why are you arguing ⁴  among yourselves about having no bread?

Matthew 19:14

19:14 But Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me and do not try to stop them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.” ⁵ 

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¹ tn Grk “and all the crowd.” The clause in this phrase, although coordinate in terms of grammar, is logically subordinate to the previous clause.

² tn Or “becoming aware of it.”

³ tn Grk “Those of little faith.”

⁴ tn Or “discussing.”

⁵ sn The kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these. Children are a picture of those whose simple trust illustrates what faith is all about. The remark illustrates how everyone is important to God, even those whom others regard as insignificant.