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Jesus' Tender Embrace
Commentators emphasize the specific, physical actions of Jesus. He didn't just give a formal blessing; he "took them in his arms" and "repeatedly blessed" them. Scholars note the Greek words imply a tender, fondling embrace, showing Jesus' deep, personal, and overflowing love for children, which stood in stark contrast to the disciples' rebuke.
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Albert Barnes
On Mark 10:16
18th Century
Theologian
Took them up in his arms. These were small children.
Blessed them. Prayed for them, sought a blessing on them, or gave the…
AT Robertson
On Mark 10:16
He took them in his arms (εναγκαλισαμενος). A distinct rebuke to the protest of the over-particular disciples. This word already i…
Charles Ellicott
On Mark 10:16
19th Century
Bishop
And he took them up in his arms.—Better, folded them in His arms, leaving the question whether they were lifted …
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Charles Spurgeon
On Mark 10:16–18
19th Century
Preacher
And he took them up in his arms, put his hands upon them, and blessed them. And when he was gone forth into the way, there came one running, an…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Mark 10:16
Jesus took the small children in his arms (cf. 9:36) and blessed them—a striking act showing his love for them. Apparently they were fairly small c…
John Gill
On Mark 10:16
17th Century
Pastor
And he took them up in his arms
"Upon his arms", the Syriac version says; "he put them into his bosom", according to…
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…