Mark 10:13

Little Children Brought to Jesus

13 And they were bringing young children to him so that he could touch them, but the disciples rebuked 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, "Whoever divorces his wife and marries another commits adultery against her.

12 And if she divorces her husband [and] marries another, she commits adultery."

13 And they were bringing young children to him so that he could touch them, but the disciples rebuked them.

14 But [when] Jesus saw [it], he was indignant, and said to them, "Let the young children come to me. Do not forbid them, {for to such belongs} the kingdom of God.

15 Truly I say to you, whoever does not welcome the kingdom of God like a young child will never enter into it."