The Gospel of Matthew reports Jesus saying, "Suffer little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for of such is the kingdom of heaven."
Matthew 19:13-15, New Testament, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 2015, accessed February 23, 2023
13 Then were there brought unto him little children, that he should put his hands on them, and pray: and the disciples rebuked them.
14 But Jesus said, Suffer little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for of such is the kingdom of heaven.
15 And he laid his hands on them, and departed thence.