Mark 9:36

36 (9-35) And taking a child, he set him in the midst of them. Whom when he had embraced, he saith to them:

Mark 9:36 Meaning and Commentary

Mark 9:36

And he took a child
Which was in the house, and which he called unto him, and set by him, as the other evangelists observe:

and set him in the midst of them;
his disciples, that all might see and learn from this instance;

and when he had taken him in his arms;
and embraced him, to show his great regard to humility, and humble persons:

he said unto them;
the following words.

Mark 9:36 In-Context

34 (9-33) But they held their peace, for in the way they had disputed among themselves, which of them should be the greatest.

35 (9-34) And sitting down, he called the twelve and saith to them: If any man desire to be first, he shall be the last of all and be minister of all.

36 (9-35) And taking a child, he set him in the midst of them. Whom when he had embraced, he saith to them:

37 (9-36) Whosoever shall receive one such child as this in my name receiveth me. And whosoever shall receive me receiveth not me but him that sent me.

38 (9-37) John answered him, saying: Master, we saw one casting out devils in thy name, who followeth not us: and we forbade him.