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But when Jesus saw it, he was moved with indignation, and said to them, "Allow the little children to come to me! Don`t forbid them, for to such belong the kingdom of God.
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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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18th Century
Presbyterian
Saw it. Saw the conduct of his disciples.
Was much displeased. Because:
He was moved with indignation (ηγανακτησεν). In Mark alone. The word is ingressive aorist, became indignant, and is a strong word …
19th Century
Anglican
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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Baptist
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:
Jesus was “indignant” (GK 24) when he realized that the disciples thought children were unimportant and bothersome. Mark never softens the human em…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
But when Jesus saw it Observed that his disciples reproved those that brought their children to him,
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