Matthew 19:14

Shepherd of Hermas Similitude Ninth

therefore, no one will perish; for although any of them be tempted by the most wicked devil, and commit sin, he will quickly return to his Lord. I deem you happy, I, who am the messenger of repentance, whoever of you are innocent as children,[52]

Clement of Alexandria The Instructor Book I "And they brought to Him," it is said, "children, that He might put His hands on them and bless them; and when His disciples hindered them, Jesus said, Suffer the children, and forbid them not to come to Me, for of such is the kingdom of heaven."[17]

Tertullian On Baptism

? The Lord does indeed say, "Forbid them not to come unto me."[190]

Constitutions of the Holy Apostles Book VI

Do you also baptize your infants, and bring them up in the nurture and admonition of God. For says He: "Suffer the little children to come unto me, and forbid them not."[85]