Mark 10:15-16

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

Thomas Constable

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

Mark also wrote that Jesus took the children in His arms and blessed them fervently (Gr. kateulogei). This was the act of a father in Jewish life (cf. Genesis 27:38). This Greek word appears only here in the New Testament. The disciples viewed the children as individuals unworthy of Jesus’ attention, but Jesus saw them as important in their own right and possessing important qualities that adults need to cultivate. Mark recorded eight times that Jesus touched someone, and in each case the... read more

John Darby

Darby's Synopsis of the New Testament - Mark 10:16

10:16 blessed (b-15) Some read 'blesses,' perhaps rightly, but the word is a strong one. 'blesses them abundantly.' 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

Charles John Ellicott

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

(15) Verily I say unto you.—St. Matthew does not give the verse. St. Mark has it in common with St. Luke. To receive the kingdom of God “as a little child,” is to receive it after the manner of a child, with simplicity and faith, humility and love. Unless these conditions were fulfilled, those who were disputing who was the greatest in it, were as if they had not even entered it. read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Mark 10:16

(16) And he took them up in his arms.—Better, folded them in His arms, leaving the question whether they were lifted from the ground open. The word is used by St. Mark only. The actual “blessing,” though implied in St. Matthew, is also definitely mentioned by him only. read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Dictionary of Texts - Mark 10:1-52

The Directing of the Early Mind Mark 10:13 I. 'That He should touch them' not simply 'that they should touch Him'. This latter was quite unnecessary. Touching is the metaphor for influence. There was no difficulty in the heart of Jesus being touched by the children; but it was extremely difficult to arrange that the heart of the children should be touched by Jesus. II. It is easy for the developed mind to understand the child the developed mind has itself been a child and retains a memoir of... read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Bible Commentary - Mark 10:13-16

CHAPTER 10:13-16 (Mark 10:13-16)CHRIST AND LITTLE CHILDREN"And they brought unto Him little children, that He should touch them: and the disciples rebuked them. But when Jesus saw it, He was moved with indignation, and said unto them, Suffer the little children to come unto Me; forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God. 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 up in His arms, and blessed... read more

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