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The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 10:13-16

Parallel passages: Matthew 19:13-15 ; Luke 18:15-17 .— I. CHILDREN BROUGHT AND BLESSED . 1 . Our Lord ' s love of children. Our Lord, when on earth, had no greater favourites than children. He set them in the midst; he laid his hands on them; he blessed them; he invited them to his presence; he welcomed them to his person; he folded them lovingly in his arms. He calls them the lambs of his flock; he provides them suitable spiritual food, and with it he bids us feed them.... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 10:14

But when Jesus saw it ( ἰδὼν δὲ ὁ ἰησοῦς ). The Greek shows that there was no interval between the acts of the parents and the disciples, and our Lord's seeing it. The parents were bringing the children, the disciples were rebuking them, Jesus was perceiving. He was much displeased ( ἠγανάκτησε ); literally, he was moved with indignation . His words imply eagerness and earnestness: Suffer the little children to come unto me; forbid them not . The copulative καὶ is not... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Mark 10:13-16

See the notes at Matthew 19:13-15.Mark 10:13Should touch them - That is, should lay his hands on them, and pray for them, and bless them. Compare Matthew 19:13. It was common to lay the hands on the head of a person for whom a blessing was asked. See the case of Jacob, Genesis 48:14.Mark 10:14Saw it - Saw the conduct of his disciples.Was much displeased - Because, first, it was a pleasure to Him to receive and bless little children; and, secondly, they were doing what they were not commanded to... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Mark 10:13-16

Mark 10:13-16 . They brought little children to him See the note on Matthew 19:13-15. Jesus was much displeased At their blaming those who were not blameworthy, and endeavouring to hinder the children from receiving a blessing. And said, Suffer little children to come unto me Now, and at other convenient times, for I am pleased, rather than offended, to see them brought to me: for of such is the kingdom of God The members of the kingdom which I am come to set up in the world are such... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Mark 10:13-16

109. Jesus blesses the children (Matthew 19:13-15; Mark 10:13-16; Luke 18:15-17)Many people thought that they could gain entrance into the kingdom of God through their own efforts. Jesus referred to the children gathered around him to illustrate that this was not so (Mark 10:13-14). People must realize that in relation to entering his kingdom they are as helpless and dependent as children. There is no room in his kingdom for those who hold high opinions of themselves, or who think they will... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Mark 10:13

brought = were carrying. Impart tense i.e. as He went on His way. children. Greek. paidia . App-108 . rebuked = were reprimanding, Imperf. tense: i.e. as they were successively brought. read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Mark 10:14

much displeased = indignant. the kingdom of God. See App-114 read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Mark 10:13

And they were bringing unto him little children, that he should touch them: and the disciples rebuked them. But when Jesus saw it, he was moved with indignation, and said unto them, Suffer the little children to come unto me: forbid them not: for to such belongeth the kingdom of God.JESUS BLESSES THE LITTLE CHILDRENEvidently, the disciples thought that Jesus would not have the time to bless little children, and their efforts would appear to have been due to misguided efforts to protect Jesus... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Mark 10:1-31

3. Lessons concerning self-sacrifice 10:1-31Jesus gave this series of lessons south of Galilee in Perea and Judea, not in Galilee. Another contrast is the audience. He gave the preceding instruction to the disciples in a house, but He gave this teaching to the multitudes and the disciples in the open air. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Mark 10:13-14

Mark’s account of this incident is very similar to Matthew’s. However, Mark alone noted that Jesus became indignant when He learned that the disciples were discouraging those who were bringing the children (Gr. paidia) to Him. This is another indication of the evangelist’s interest in Jesus’ humanity (cf. Mark 1:25; Mark 1:41; Mark 1:43; Mark 3:5; Mark 7:34; Mark 8:12; Mark 9:19). Jesus had formerly commanded His disciples not to forbid the exorcist who cast out demons in Jesus’ name (Mark... read more

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