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They were also bringing their babies to him, that he might touch them. But when the disciples saw it, they rebuked them.
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Jesus Welcomes Even Infants
Commentators highlight that Luke specifically uses the Greek word for "infants" or "babes" (brephe), unlike the other Gospels which use a more general term for "children." This emphasizes that even the very youngest, those incapable of understanding or service, were brought to Jesus, illustrating that no one is too young or insignificant to be welcomed by Christ.
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They brought (προσεφερον). Imperfect active, they were bringing. So Mr 10:13.
Their babes (τα βρεφη). Old …
19th Century
Anglican
And they brought to him also infants.—See Notes on Matthew 19:13-15; Mark 10:13–16. Luke, for some reason or other (possibly be…
Baptist
I tell you, this man went down to his house justified rather than the other: for every one that exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that h…
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Jesus’ words about little children provide Luke’s second example of the attitude essential for receiving God’s grace. It is not age per se that is …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And they brought unto him also infants As well as grown persons, that were sick, to be healed by him:
Presbyterian
No one is too little or too young to be brought to Christ, who knows how to show kindness to those who are not capable of doing service for Him. It…
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