Mark 10:13

13 Some people brought their little children to Jesus so he could touch them, but his followers told them to stop.

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 answered, "Anyone who divorces his wife and marries another woman is guilty of adultery against her.

12 And the woman who divorces her husband and marries another man is also guilty of adultery."

13 Some people brought their little children to Jesus so he could touch them, but his followers told them to stop.

14 When Jesus saw this, he was upset and said to them, "Let the little children come to me. Don't stop them, because the kingdom of God belongs to people who are like these children.

15 I tell you the truth, you must accept the kingdom of God as if you were a little child, or you will never enter it."