Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Matthew 19:13-15
Matthew 19:13-15. Then were brought unto him little children Luke says, βρεφη , infants. It is not said by whom they were brought, but probably it was by their parents or guardians: and herein, 1st, they testified their respect for Christ, and the value they set upon his favour and blessing: and, 2d, manifested their love to their children, not doubting but it would be for their benefit in this world and the next to have the blessing and prayers of the Lord Jesus, whom they looked upon at... read more
Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Matthew 19:15
He laid his hands on them - Mark says he blessed them. That is, he pronounced or sought a blessing on them. read more