Mark 10:13

13 The people brought children to Jesus, hoping he might touch them.

Mark 10:13 Meaning and Commentary

Mark 10:13

And they brought young children to him
The parents, or friends, or nurses of the children in those parts, having heard of the fame of Jesus; and having entertained an high opinion of him, as a great prophet, and a holy, good man, brought their children in their arms, or hands,

that he should touch them;
as he did when he healed diseased persons, as these might be, though not expressed:

and [his] disciples rebuked those that brought [them];
(See Gill on Matthew 19:13).

Mark 10:13 In-Context

11 Jesus gave it to them straight: "A man who divorces his wife so he can marry someone else commits adultery against her.

12 And a woman who divorces her husband so she can marry someone else commits adultery."

13 The people brought children to Jesus, hoping he might touch them.

14 The disciples shooed them off. But Jesus was irate and let them know it: "Don't push these children away. Don't ever get between them and me. These children are at the very center of life in the kingdom.

15 Mark this: Unless you accept God's kingdom in the simplicity of a child, you'll never get in."