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Albert Barnes

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

Joseph Benson

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

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Matthew 19:13-15

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 - Matthew 19:13

little children = young children. Greek plural of paidion . App-108 . Compare Mark 10:13-15 .Luke 18:16 , Luke 18:17 . should put = should lay, as in Matthew 19:15 . and pray = and should pray. Greek. proseuchomai. App-134 . rebuked = reprimanded. read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Matthew 19:14

forbid = hinder. of such is: or, to such belongeth (in Eng. idiom): so Tyndale. read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Matthew 19:13

Then were there brought unto him little children, that he should lay his hands on them and pray: and the disciples rebuked them.We agree with J. W. McGarvey that "The fortuitous coincidence of these two conversations is a happy one." As he said,The little children, the offspring of happy wedlock, and a source of constant happiness to faithful husbands and wives, were brought into notice at the close of a conversation about divorce and about the supposed inconvenience of an indissoluble marriage... read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Matthew 19:14

But Jesus said, Suffer the little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for to such belongeth the kingdom of heaven. And he laid his hands on them, and departed thence.Does this verse teach infant baptism and membership in God's church? Certainly, this is the allegation of those who hold those views; but it is significant here that Christ did not say that little children were "in the kingdom," but that "to such belongs the kingdom"! There is a world of difference. The emphasis is upon... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Matthew 19:13

Matthew 19:13. Then were there brought unto him little children— Grotius observes, that it was a custom with the Jews to bring their children to persons of remarkable sanctity, to receive their blessing, and to enjoy the benefit of their prayers; a custom which is preserved among them to this day. The imposition of hands was a ceremony with which the ancient prophets always accompanied their prayers in behalf of others. This action of our Saviour might be performed only in compliance with the... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Matthew 19:14

Matthew 19:14. Suffer little children, &c.— Let the little children alone, and do not hinder them from coming to me. See Dr. Scott, Doddridge, &c. Christ's shewing his regard in such a manner for these children, must not only have been exceedingly pleasing to the parents, but the memory of this condescension might make tender and lasting impressions on the children themselves; and the sight must have been very edifyingand encouraging to other young persons who might happen to be... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Matthew 19:15

Matthew 19:15. And he laid his hands on them, &c.— Though the little ones could not profit by our Saviour's instructions, yet being capable of his good wishes and blessings, St. Mark tells us, Mark 10:16. He took them up in his arms, and, with his usual benevolence blessed them. The imposition of hands being always accompanied with prayer, St. Matthew, who, in the beginning of this account, had joined these two together, says simply at the conclusion, that He laid his hands on them, and... read more

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