Mark 10:13

13 And they brought to him little children, that he should touch them; and the disciples threatened the men, that brought 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 And he said to them to them, Whoever leaveth his wife, and weddeth another, he doeth adultery on her. [And he saith to them, Whoever shall leave his wife, and wed another, he doeth adultery upon her.]

12 And if the wife [shall] leave her husband, and be wedded to another, she doeth lechery [she doeth adultery].

13 And they brought to him little children, that he should touch them; and the disciples threatened the men, that brought them.

14 And when Jesus had seen them, he bare heavy, and said to them, Suffer ye little children to come to me, and forbid ye them not, for of such is the kingdom of God.

15 Truly I say to you, whoever receiveth not the kingdom of God as a little child [whoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child], he shall not enter into it.