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Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Luke 18:15-17

Luke 18:15-17. They brought unto him infants, &c. The contents of these verses we had Matthew 19:13-15; Mark 10:13-16; where see the notes. The passage very fitly follows the story of the publican, as a confirmation of the truth which was to be illustrated by that parable, that those shall be accepted with God and honoured, who humble themselves, and that Christ has in store for them the choicest and best blessings. read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Luke 18:15-17

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 - Luke 18:15

And they brought , &c. As in Matthew 19:13-15 , and Mark 10:13-16 . A common custom for mothers to bring their babes for a Rabbi's blessing. also infants = infants also. infants = their babes. See App-108 . touch . Supplemental in Luke. saw . Greek. eidon. App-133 . read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Luke 18:16

Jesus. See App-98 . little children . App-108 . the kingdom of God . App-112 and App-114 . read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Luke 18:15

And they were bringing unto him also their babes, that he should touch them: but when the disciples saw it, they rebuked them. But Jesus called them unto him, saying, Suffer the little children to come unto me, and forbid them not; for to such belongeth the kingdom of God. For verily I say unto you, Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child, he shall in no wise enter therein.BRINGING CHILDREN TO JESUSThis saying was commented upon under Matthew 19:13 and under Mark 10:13;... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Luke 18:15

15. infants—showing that some, at least, of those called in Matthew ( :-) and Mark (Mark 10:13) simply "little" or "young children," were literally "babes." touch them—or, as more fully in Matthew (Matthew 19:13), "put His hands on them and pray," or invoke a "blessing" on them (Matthew 19:13- :), according to venerable custom (Genesis 48:14; Genesis 48:15). rebuked them—Repeatedly the disciples thus interposed to save annoyance and interruption to their Master; but, as the result showed,... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Luke 18:16

16. But Jesus—"much displeased," says Mark ( :-); and invaluable addition. said—"SUFFER THE LITTLE CHILDREN TO COME UNTO ME"—"AND FORBID THEM NOT," is the important addition of Matthew (Matthew 19:14) and Mark (Matthew 19:14- :). What words are these from the lips of Christ! The price of them is above rubies. But the reason assigned, "FOR OF SUCH IS THE KINGDOM OF GOD," or "of heaven," as in Matthew 19:14, completes the previous information here conveyed; especially as interpreted by what... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Luke 18:9-27

J. The recipients of salvation 18:9-19:27Luke next developed the idea of faith on the earth that Jesus introduced in Luke 18:8. This whole section clarifies how people become believers. This subject is a fitting conclusion to the part of Luke’s Gospel that deals with Jesus’ ministry on the way to Jerusalem (Luke 9:51 to Luke 19:27). Essentially this section records Jesus’ teaching that salvation and eventual entrance into the kingdom come by God’s grace through faith rather than by claims to... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Luke 18:15

The antecedent of "they" (NASB) is the "people" generally (NIV). People brought their infants (Gr. brephe) to Jesus so He would pray for God to bless them (cf. Matthew 19:13). Luke alone used brephe probably to stress the dependent condition of these children. It was customary for the Jews to bring their small children to rabbis for blessings. [Note: Carson, p. 420.] The disciples probably discouraged the parents from doing this because they thought Jesus had more important things to do. read more

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