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Then little children were brought to him, that he should lay his hands on them, and pray; and the disciples rebuked them.
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A Parent's Faithful Act
Commentators explain that bringing children to a respected religious figure for a blessing was a common and commendable Jewish custom. This act showed the parents' deep faith, believing Jesus had a unique spiritual authority to bless their children. It serves as an example for Christian parents to intentionally bring their children to Christ.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Then were there brought unto him little children. See also Mark 10:13-16; Luke 18:16–17.
Probably these were brought by …
Rebuked them (επετιμησεν αυτοις). No doubt people did often crowd around Jesus for a touch of his hand and his blessing. The disci…
19th Century
Anglican
Then were there brought unto him little children—Luke (Luke 18:15) uses a word that implies infancy.
Th…
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Baptist
From questions of marriage to the subject of children was an easy and natural step, and Providence so arranged events that our Lord was led to proc…
Children in Jesus’ day were often brought to rabbis and elders to be blessed, customarily by placing hands on them (cf. Genesis 48:14). …
16th Century
Protestant
This narrative is highly useful, for it shows that Christ receives not only those who, moved by holy desire and faith, freely approach him, but als…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Then were there brought unto him little children It does not appear that they were new born babes; the words used by…
It is well when we come to Christ ourselves, and bring our children. Little children may be brought to Christ as needing and being capable of recei…
13th Century
Catholic
In this passage, it was shown how one comes to eternal life by the common way. Here, He teaches how one comes by the way of perfection. This way of…
