Mark 10:15 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Mark 10:13-16

It is looked upon as the indication of a kind and tender disposition to take notice of little children, and this was remarkable in our Lord Jesus, which is an encouragement not only to little children to apply themselves to Christ when they are very young, but to grown people, who are conscious to themselves of weakness and childishness, and of being, through manifold infirmities, helpless and useless, like little children. Here we have, I. Little children brought to Christ, Mark 10:13. Their... read more

William Barclay

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - Mark 10:13-16

10:13-16 They brought little children to Jesus that he might touch them. But the disciples rebuked them. When Jesus saw what they were doing he was vexed and said to them, "Let the little children come to me, and don't try to stop them for of such is the Kingdom of God. This is the truth I tell you, whoever does not receive the Kingdom of God as a little child will not enter into it." And he took them up in the crook of his arm and blessed them and laid his hands upon them. It was natural... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Mark 10:15

Verily I say, unto you ,.... A form of speech used when our Lord was about to asseverate a thing, and assert something of moment and importance, and which he would have attended to. Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God ; the Gospel, and the mysteries of it: as a little child ; laying aside all pride and prejudice, attending thereunto with humility and meekness: he shall not enter therein ; he shall attain to no true spiritual knowledge of the Gospel; nor should he be... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 10:13-16

Christ and the children. That three of the evangelists should have recorded this incident is proof of the impression it made upon the early Christians, and of the importance they attached to it. The Son of man interested himself in all classes and conditions of humanity; and it is not strange that he should have come into direct and tender relations with the very young. I. THE CHILDREN who were brought to Jesus. They were very young, for they are called "little children," and they... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 10:13-16

Jesus blessing the little children: a children's sermon. One of the scenes in the life of the Savior which illustrate most strongly and beautifully the genius of the gospel. The imagination loves to dwell upon it, and the heart is its best interpreter. There is, so to speak, a climax in the action. I. LITTLE CHILDREN ARE ATTRACTED TO JESUS . There must have been something in the aspect, etc.. He of the Savior which drew the little ones and their mothers to his side.... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 10:13-16

Little children. Parental anxiety led thoughtful women to bring "unto him little children, that he should touch them," according to a custom which has its approval in the hearts of all races and all times, of presenting young children to persons of sanctity and age that they may invoke a blessing upon their young life. Such are brought to Jesus, "that he should lay his hands on them and pray." Touched, perchance, by a remembrance of the humiliating lessons which the presence of a child... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 10:13-16

The blessing of the children. I. THE CONTRAST : WHAT MEN THINK IMPORTANT , AND WHAT GOD RECOGNIZES AS OF WORTH . Children am "only children." They are often "in the way." They are "out of place." They are to be "sent out of the way." But Divine intelligence and love shed a bright light upon the little ones. They are living parables of the Christian spirit. Ever are they to be associated with Christ. Learning, wealth, rank,—all draw away from our true attitude,... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

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 10:15

Verily I say unto you, Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child, he shall in no wise enter therein . Observe the "verily" with which our Lord introduces these words. He here adds something which extends what he has just said to those who are, not literally, but figuratively, little children. We must first receive the kingdom into our affections before we can really enter into it. It is as though Christ said, "It is not unworthy of my dignity to take little children... 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

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Mark 10:13-16

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - Mark 10:13-16

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Mark 10:15

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 10:13-16

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 10:13-16

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 10:13-16

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 10:13-16

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 10:13-16

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 10:15

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

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