Mark 10:13

13 And they brought to him young children, that he might touch them. And the disciples rebuked them 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 saith to them: Whosoever shall put away his wife and marry another committeth adultery against her.

12 And if the wife shall put away her husband and be married to another, she committeth adultery.

13 And they brought to him young children, that he might touch them. And the disciples rebuked them that brought them.

14 Whom when Jesus saw, he was much displeased and saith to them: Suffer the little children to come unto me and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God.

15 Amen I say to you, whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child shall not enter into it.