Mark 10:13

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 10:13

And they brought young children to him ,.... The parents, or friends, or nurses of the children in those parts, having heard of the fame of Jesus; and having entertained an high opinion of him, as a great prophet, and a holy, good man, brought their children in their arms, or hands, that he should touch them ; as he did when he healed diseased persons, as these might be, though not expressed: and his disciples rebuked those that brought them ; See Gill on Matthew 19:13 . read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Mark 10:13

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

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 10:13

It is worthy of notice that this touching incident follows here, as well as in the parallel passage in St. Matthew ( Matthew 21:13 ). He immediately after the discourse about the marriage bond. And they brought unto him ( προσέφερον )—literally, were bringing— little children ( παιδία )—St. Luke ( Luke 18:15 ) calls them "babes" ( βρέφη )— that he should touch them ( ἵνα ἅψηται αὐτῶν ). St. Luke has the same word ( ἵνα ἅπτηται ); but St. Matthew ( Matthew... 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

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