New International VersionPeople were bringing little children to Jesus for him to place his hands on them, but the disciples rebuked them.
New Living TranslationOne day some parents brought their children to Jesus so he could touch and bless them. But the disciples scolded the parents for bothering him.
English Standard VersionAnd they were bringing children to him that he might touch them, and the disciples rebuked them.
Berean Standard BibleNow people were bringing the little children to Jesus for Him to place His hands on them, and the disciples rebuked those who brought them.
Berean Literal BibleAnd they were bringing little children to Him, that He might touch them. But the disciples rebuked them.
King James BibleAnd they brought young children to him, that he should touch them: and his disciples rebuked those that brought them.
New King James VersionThen they brought little children to Him, that He might touch them; but the disciples rebuked those who brought them.
New American Standard BibleAnd they were bringing children to Him so that He would touch them; but the disciples rebuked them.
NASB 1995And they were bringing children to Him so that He might touch them; but the disciples rebuked them.
NASB 1977And they were bringing children to Him so that He might touch them; and the disciples rebuked them.
Legacy Standard BibleAnd they were bringing children to Him so that He might touch them; but the disciples rebuked them.
Amplified BiblePeople were bringing children to Him so that He would touch and bless them, but the disciples reprimanded them and discouraged them [from coming].
Christian Standard BiblePeople were bringing little children to him in order that he might touch them, but the disciples rebuked them.
Holman Christian Standard BibleSome people were bringing little children to Him so He might touch them, but His disciples rebuked them.
American Standard VersionAnd they were bringing unto him little children, that he should touch them: and the disciples rebuked them.
Contemporary English VersionSome people brought their children to Jesus so he could bless them by placing his hands on them. But his disciples told the people to stop bothering him.
English Revised VersionAnd they brought unto him little children, that he should touch them: and the disciples rebuked them.
GOD'S WORD® TranslationSome people brought little children to Jesus to have him hold them. But the disciples told the people not to do that.
Good News TranslationSome people brought children to Jesus for him to place his hands on them, but the disciples scolded the people.
International Standard VersionSome people were bringing little children to Jesus to have him touch them. But the disciples rebuked those who brought them.
NET BibleNow people were bringing little children to him for him to touch, but the disciples scolded those who brought them.
New Heart English BibleThey were bringing to him little children, that he should touch them, but the disciples rebuked them.
Webster's Bible TranslationAnd they brought young children to him, that he should touch them; and his disciples rebuked those that brought them.
Weymouth New TestamentOne day people were bringing young children to Jesus for Him to touch them, but the disciples interfered. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleNow people were bringing the little children to Jesus for Him to place His hands on them, and the disciples rebuked those who brought them.
World English BibleThey were bringing to him little children, that he should touch them, but the disciples rebuked those who were bringing them. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd they were bringing to Him children that He might touch them, and the disciples were rebuking those bringing them,
Berean Literal BibleAnd they were bringing little children to Him, that He might touch them. But the disciples rebuked them.
Young's Literal Translation And they were bringing to him children, that he might touch them, and the disciples were rebuking those bringing them,
Smith's Literal TranslationAnd they brought young children to him, that he might touch them: and the disciples rebuked those bringing. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd they brought to him young children, that he might touch them. And the disciples rebuked them that brought them.
Catholic Public Domain VersionAnd they brought to him the little children, so that he might touch them. But the disciples admonished those who brought them.
New American BibleAnd people were bringing children to him that he might touch them, but the disciples rebuked them.
New Revised Standard VersionPeople were bringing little children to him in order that he might touch them; and the disciples spoke sternly to them. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd they brought little boys to him, that he might touch them; but his disciples rebuked those who brought them.
Aramaic Bible in Plain EnglishAnd they were bringing children to him that he might touch them, but his disciples were rebuking those who brought them. NT Translations Anderson New TestamentAnd they brought little children to him, that he might touch them: but his disciples rebuked those who brought them.
Godbey New TestamentAnd they continued to bring little children to Him, that He should touch them: but the disciples rebuked those bringing them.
Haweis New TestamentAnd they brought unto him little children, that he should touch them: but his disciples rebuked those who brought them.
Mace New TestamentThen they brought young children to him, that he might lay his hands upon them: but his disciples rebuked those that presented them.
Weymouth New TestamentOne day people were bringing young children to Jesus for Him to touch them, but the disciples interfered.
Worrell New TestamentAnd they were bringing little children to Him, that He might touch them; and the disciples rebuked them.
Worsley New TestamentAnd they brought to Him little children that He might touch them: and the disciples rebuked those that brought them.
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Context Jesus Blesses the Children12And if a woman divorces her husband and marries another man, she commits adultery.” 13Nowpeople were bringingthe little childrento JesusforHim to place His handson them,andthedisciplesrebukedthose who brought them.14But when Jesus saw this, He was indignant and told them, “Let the little children come to Me, and do not hinder them! For the kingdom of God belongs to such as these.…
Cross References Matthew 19:13-15Then little children were brought to Jesus for Him to place His hands on them and pray for them. And the disciples rebuked those who brought them. / But Jesus said, “Let the little children come to Me, and do not hinder them! For the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.” / And after He had placed His hands on them, He went on from there.
Luke 18:15-17Now people were even bringing their babies to Jesus for Him to place His hands on them. And when the disciples saw this, they rebuked those who brought them. / But Jesus called the children to Him and said, “Let the little children come to Me, and do not hinder them! For the kingdom of God belongs to such as these. / Truly I tell you, anyone who does not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it.”
Matthew 18:2-5Jesus invited a little child to stand among them. / “Truly I tell you,” He said, “unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. / Therefore, whoever humbles himself like this little child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven. ...
Luke 9:47-48But Jesus, knowing the thoughts of their hearts, had a little child stand beside Him. / And He said to them, “Whoever welcomes this little child in My name welcomes Me, and whoever welcomes Me welcomes the One who sent Me. For whoever is the least among all of you, he is the greatest.”
Psalm 127:3Children are indeed a heritage from the LORD, and the fruit of the womb is His reward.
Proverbs 22:6Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it.
Isaiah 11:6The wolf will live with the lamb, and the leopard will lie down with the goat; the calf and young lion and fatling will be together, and a little child will lead them.
Deuteronomy 6:6-7These words I am commanding you today are to be upon your hearts. / And you shall teach them diligently to your children and speak of them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up.
Ephesians 6:1-4Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. / “Honor your father and mother” (which is the first commandment with a promise), / “that it may go well with you and that you may have a long life on the earth.” ...
Colossians 3:20-21Children, obey your parents in everything, for this is pleasing to the Lord. / Fathers, do not provoke your children, so they will not become discouraged.
1 Samuel 1:24-28Once she had weaned him, Hannah took the boy with her, along with a three-year-old bull, an ephah of flour, and a skin of wine. Though the boy was still young, she brought him to the house of the LORD at Shiloh. / And when they had slaughtered the bull, they brought the boy to Eli. / “Please, my lord,” said Hannah, “as surely as you live, my lord, I am the woman who stood here beside you praying to the LORD. ...
Genesis 48:14-16But Israel stretched out his right hand and put it on the head of Ephraim, the younger; and crossing his hands, he put his left on Manasseh’s head, although Manasseh was the firstborn. / Then he blessed Joseph and said: “May the God before whom my fathers Abraham and Isaac walked, the God who has been my shepherd all my life to this day, / the angel who has redeemed me from all harm—may He bless these boys. And may they be called by my name and the names of my fathers Abraham and Isaac, and may they grow into a multitude upon the earth.”
Numbers 27:18-23And the LORD replied to Moses, “Take Joshua son of Nun, a man with the Spirit in him, and lay your hands on him. / Have him stand before Eleazar the priest and the whole congregation, and commission him in their sight. / Confer on him some of your authority, so that the whole congregation of Israel will obey him. ...
2 Kings 4:18-37And the child grew, and one day he went out to his father, who was with the harvesters. / “My head! My head!” he complained to his father. So his father told a servant, “Carry him to his mother.” / After the servant had picked him up and carried him to his mother, the boy sat on her lap until noon, and then he died. ...
Jeremiah 1:5-7“Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, and before you were born I set you apart and appointed you as a prophet to the nations.” / “Ah, Lord GOD,” I said, “I surely do not know how to speak, for I am only a child!” / But the LORD told me: “Do not say, ‘I am only a child.’ For to everyone I send you, you must go, and all that I command you, you must speak.
Treasury of Scripture And they brought young children to him, that he should touch them: and his disciples rebuked those that brought them. they. Matthew 19:13-15 Then were there brought unto him little children, that he should puthis hands on them, and pray: and the disciples rebuked them… Luke 18:15,16 And they brought unto him also infants, that he would touch them: but whenhis disciples sawit, they rebuked them… disciples. Mark 10:48 And many charged him that he should hold his peace: but he cried the more a great deal,Thou Son of David, have mercy on me. Mark 9:38 And John answered him, saying, Master, we saw one casting out devils in thy name, and he followeth not us: and we forbad him, because he followeth not us. Exodus 10:9-11 And Moses said, We will go with our young and with our old, with our sons and with our daughters, with our flocks and with our herds will we go; for wemust hold a feast unto the LORD… Jump to Previous ChildrenDisciplesHandsInterferedJesusLittleRebukedRebukingSharpTouchWordsYoungJump to Next ChildrenDisciplesHandsInterferedJesusLittleRebukedRebukingSharpTouchWordsYoungMark 10 1.Jesus disputes with the Pharisees concerning divorce;13.blesses the children that are brought unto him;17.resolves a rich man how he may inherit everlasting life;23.tells his disciples of the danger of riches;28.promises rewards to those who forsake all for the gospel;32.foretells his death and resurrection;35.bids the two ambitious suitors to think rather of suffering with him;46.and restores to Bartimaeus his sight.Now people were bringing the little children to JesusIn the cultural context of first-century Judea, children were often seen as having little social status. However, the act of bringing children to Jesus indicates the recognition of His authority and compassion. This reflects the Jewish tradition of seeking blessings from a rabbi or holy man. The act of bringing children to Jesus also symbolizes the faith and trust of the parents or guardians in His power and goodness. for Him to place His hands on them
The laying on of hands was a common practice in Jewish culture for blessing, healing, and imparting authority. In the Old Testament, this gesture is seen in the blessing of Jacob's sons by Isaac (Genesis 27) and the commissioning of Joshua by Moses (Numbers 27:18-23). Here, it signifies Jesus' willingness to bless and accept those who are often marginalized or overlooked, emphasizing His role as a compassionate and approachable Savior. and the disciples rebuked those who brought them.
The disciples' rebuke reflects a misunderstanding of Jesus' mission and the value He places on all individuals, regardless of age or status. This action may have been influenced by cultural norms that did not prioritize children. However, it contrasts with Jesus' teachings on humility and the kingdom of God, as seen inMatthew 18:3-4, where He emphasizes the importance of becoming like little children to enter the kingdom. This moment serves as a teaching opportunity for Jesus to correct His disciples and highlight the inclusivity of His message. Persons / Places / Events 1. JesusCentral figure in the passage, known for His teachings and miracles. Here, He is approached by people bringing children to Him. 2. Little ChildrenRepresent innocence and humility. They are brought to Jesus for a blessing. 3. DisciplesFollowers of Jesus who, in this instance, rebuke those bringing the children, possibly misunderstanding Jesus' mission. 4. PeopleThose who bring the children to Jesus, demonstrating faith in His power and compassion. 5. EventThe act of bringing children to Jesus for a blessing, highlighting the importance of childlike faith and the value Jesus places on children. Teaching Points Value of Childlike FaithJesus values the innocence and trust of children, which serves as a model for how we should approach our faith. Welcoming All to JesusThe passage teaches that Jesus is accessible to everyone, regardless of age or status. Correcting MisunderstandingsThe disciples' rebuke shows that even followers of Christ can misunderstand His mission, reminding us to align our actions with His teachings. Role of Parents and GuardiansThe people bringing children to Jesus demonstrate the responsibility of guiding the young towards spiritual growth. Rebuking with LoveWhen correcting others, it should be done with love and understanding, reflecting Jesus' approach. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1.What is the meaning of Mark 10:13?
2.How can we "let the little children come" in our church community today?
3.Why did Jesus emphasize welcoming children in Mark 10:13?
4.How does Mark 10:13 connect with Proverbs 22:6 about teaching children?
5.What attitudes should we adopt to embrace childlike faith as Jesus taught?
6.How can we remove barriers preventing children from approaching Jesus in our lives?
7.Why did Jesus welcome children in Mark 10:13 despite the disciples' rebuke?
8.What does Mark 10:13 reveal about Jesus' view of children?
9.How does Mark 10:13 challenge societal views on the value of children?
10.What are the top 10 Lessons from Mark 10?
11.Should the little children come to me?
12.How should Christians perceive and understand autism?
13.What is the biblical purpose of baby dedication?
14.What is the Bible's view on child molestation?What Does Mark 10:13 Mean Now people were bringing the little children• InMark 10:13 we read, “Now people were bringing the little children to Jesus…” • Parents and caregivers act in faith, convinced Jesus welcomes even the youngest. See Hezekiah’s trust in2 Kings 19:15 and the pattern of parents bringing needs to the Lord inMatthew 8:5–13. • Scripture consistently presents children as gifts—Psalm 127:3 calls them “a heritage from the LORD.”
to Jesus for Him to place His hands on them• The goal is explicit: “…for Him to place His hands on them.” Laying on of hands signified blessing and identification (Genesis 48:14;Numbers 27:18). • Jesus’ touch points to His personal care, echoed inMark 1:41 where He touches the leper. • Parents trust Christ’s authority; compare the centurion’s faith inMatthew 8:8–10.
and the disciples rebuked those who brought them• The disciples, perhaps guarding Jesus’ time, saw children as a distraction. Similar misjudgment appears inMark 9:38–41. • Their rebuke contrasts with Jesus’ later indignation (Mark 10:14). He corrects misguided notions of status, as inMark 9:35 where “Anyone who wants to be first must be last.” • This episode reminds believers that access to Christ isn’t earned by maturity or merit—Luke 18:15–17 affirms the same truth.
summaryMark 10:13 reveals eager parents, a willing Savior, and mistaken disciples. The verse highlights childlike humility that pleases God, the importance of bringing the next generation to Christ, and the danger of gatekeeping His grace. (13-15) And they brought young children.--See Notes on Matthew 19:13-15. Verse 13. - It is worthy of notice that this touching incident follows here, as well as in the parallel passage in St. Matthew ( Matthew 21:13). He immediately after the discourse about the marriage bond. And they brought unto him ( προσέφερον) - literally, were bringing -little children ( παιδία) - St. Luke ( Luke 18:15) calls them "babes" ( βρέφη) - thathe should touch them ( ἵνα ἅψηται αὐτῶν). St. Luke has the same word ( ἵνα ἅπτηται); but St. Matthew ( Matthew 21:13) says "that he should lay his hands on them and pray." The imposition of hands implies a formal benediction; the invoking of Divine grace upon them, that they might grow up into wise and holy men and women. Why did the disciples rebuke them? Perhaps because they thought it unworthy of so great a Prophet, whose business was rather that of instructing those of full age, to be spending his time upon little children.
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Greek [People] were bringingπροσέφερον(prosepheron)Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 4374:From pros and phero; to bear towards, i.e. Lead to, tender, treat.[the] little childrenπαιδία(paidia)Noun - Accusative Neuter Plural
Strong's 3813:Neuter diminutive of pais; a childling, i.e., an infant, or a half-grown boy or girl; figuratively, an immature Christian.to [Jesus]αὐτῷ(autō)Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 846:He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.forἵνα(hina)Conjunction
Strong's 2443:In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that.Him to place His handsἅψηται(hapsētai)Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Middle - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 680:Prop: I fasten to; I lay hold of, touch, know carnally. Reflexive of hapto; properly, to attach oneself to, i.e. To touch.on them.αὐτῶν(autōn)Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Neuter 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 846:He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.Butδὲ(de)Conjunction
Strong's 1161:A primary particle; but, and, etc.theοἱ(hoi)Article - Nominative Masculine Plural
Strong's 3588:The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.disciplesμαθηταὶ(mathētai)Noun - Nominative Masculine Plural
Strong's 3101:A learner, disciple, pupil. From manthano; a learner, i.e. Pupil.rebukedἐπετίμησαν(epetimēsan)Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 2008:From epi and timao; to tax upon, i.e. Censure or admonish; by implication, forbid.[those who brought them].αὐτοῖς(autois)Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 846:He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.
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