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Jesus' Strong Displeasure
Commentators emphasize that Jesus' reaction was not mild annoyance but strong "indignation." The Greek word used is powerful, showing deep emotional pain. Scholars note that Mark's Gospel uniquely highlights Jesus' raw human emotions. This intense reaction reveals how much Jesus values children and how offensive it is to him when anyone, even his own disciples, creates barriers that keep them away.
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Albert Barnes
On Mark 10:14
18th Century
Theologian
Saw it. Saw the conduct of his disciples.
Was much displeased. Because:
- It was a pleasure to him to …
AT Robertson
On Mark 10:14
He was moved with indignation (ηγανακτησεν). In Mark alone. The word is ingressive aorist, became indignant, and is a strong word …
Charles Ellicott
On Mark 10:14
19th Century
Bishop
He was much displeased.—The word, as used by our Lord, is peculiar to Mark; Matthew uses it of the disciples ([Reference Matthew 2…
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Charles Spurgeon
On Mark 10:14
19th Century
Preacher
Many of them enter that kingdom, and all who, some think, must be like them. The child is not the hardest subject of conversion; no, rather:
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Mark 10:14
Jesus was “indignant” (GK 24) when he realized that the disciples thought children were unimportant and bothersome. Mark never softens the human em…
John Gill
On Mark 10:14
17th Century
Pastor
But when Jesus saw it
Observed that his disciples reproved those that brought their children to him,
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Matthew Henry
On Mark 10:13–16
17th Century
Minister
Some parents or nurses brought little children to Christ, so that he might touch them as a token of his blessing them. It does not appear that they…