Matthew 19:15

15 So He laid His hands upon them and went away.

Matthew 19:15 Meaning and Commentary

Matthew 19:15

And he laid his hands on them
"And blessed them", as Mark says; he put his hands upon them, according to the custom of the country, and wished all kind of prosperity to them:

and departed thence,
out of the house where he had been, and his disciples with him: the Ethiopic version renders it, "and they went from thence", from those parts, towards Jerusalem.

Matthew 19:15 In-Context

13 Then young children were brought to Him for Him to put His hands on them and pray; but the disciples interfered.

14 Jesus however said, "Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them; for it is to those who are childlike that the Kingdom of the Heavens belongs."

15 So He laid His hands upon them and went away.

16 "Teacher," said one man, coming up to Him, "what that is good shall I do in order to win the Life of the Ages?"

17 "Why do you ask me," He replied, "about what is good? There is only One who is truly good. But if you desire to enter into Life, keep the Commandments."