Mark 10:13

Jesus blesses children

13 People were bringing children to Jesus so that he would bless them. But the disciples scolded 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 He said to them, "Whoever divorces his wife and marries another commits adultery against her;

12 and if a wife divorces her husband and marries another, she commits adultery."

13 People were bringing children to Jesus so that he would bless them. But the disciples scolded them.

14 When Jesus saw this, he grew angry and said to them, "Allow the children to come to me. Don't forbid them, because God's kingdom belongs to people like these children.

15 I assure you that whoever doesn't welcome God's kingdom like a child will never enter it."