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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 10:15

Verily . See note on Matthew 5:18 . not = by no means. See App-105 . therein = into (as in Mark 10:1 , &c.) it. read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - 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. And he took them in his arms, and blessed them, and laid his hands upon them.As a little child ... How does one receive the kingdom of God as a little child? Clearly, the reference is to well-behaved, normal, loving children; and the qualities in view are: trustfulness, humility, obedience, spontaneity, forgetfulness of injury, slight, or hurt, and a total lack of... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Mark 10:15

Mark 10:15. Whosoever shall not, &c.— "As to adult persons, I assuredly tell you, who, by your behaviour on this occasion, plainly need the admonition, whoever he be, that does not embrace the Gospel of the kingdom with humility and meekness, free from hypocrisy, wrath and malice, pride and ambition, in resemblance of the temper of a little child, shall never be a partaker of its great and glorious blessings." 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 10:13-16

Jesus’ instruction about childlikeness 10:13-16 (cf. Matthew 19:13-15; Luke 18:15-17)The simple trust in Jesus that the children in this pericope demonstrated contrasts with the hostility of the Pharisees in the previous paragraph. Another thought connection is the progression from discussing marriage to discussing children. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Mark 10:15

This verse occurs in Mark and Luke (Luke 18:17), but Matthew recorded Jesus’ similar statement on another occasion (Matthew 18:3). It expands Jesus’ words in Mark 10:14. Jesus’ point was that people must receive things associated with the kingdom of God as children receive things, namely, with trust and dependence on Himself. Personal ability and effort do not determine one’s reception of God’s best gifts, but a proper orientation to Jesus does."We tell the children to behave like adults, but... read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Mark 10:1-52

The Question of Divorce. The Rich Young Man. Blind Bartimæus1-12. The question of divorce (Matthew 19:3). See on that passage, and on Matthew 5:32. St. Mark represents our Lord as prohibiting divorce absolutely, without mentioning any exception.1. See on Matthew 19:1: cp. Luke 17:11.13-16. The blessing of little children (Matthew 19:13; Luke 18:15). See on Mt.17-22. The rich young man (Matthew 19:16; Luke 18:8). See on Mt.17. Good Master] Mk and Lk represent the young man as saying, ’Good... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Mark 10:13-15

(13-15) And they brought young children.—See Notes on Matthew 19:13-15. read more

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

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Mark 10:13-16

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Mark 10:15

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Mark 10:15

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Mark 10:15

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

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Mark 10:13-16

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Mark 10:15

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Mark 10:1-52

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Mark 10:13-15

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