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He laid his hands on them, and departed there.
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A Powerful, Personal Blessing
Commentators explain that when Jesus laid his hands on the children, it was far more than a symbolic gesture. This act, a common custom for bestowing blessings, was uniquely powerful coming from Christ. Scholars like Spurgeon note the touch of Jesus' hands was profound, while others like Aquinas suggest it actively "strengthened their virtues." It was a direct, personal, and effective impartation of divine favor.
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Matthew
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18th Century
Presbyterian
He laid his hands on them. Mark says, he blessed them. That is, he pronounced or sought a blessing on them.
19th Century
Anglican
He laid his hands on them—Mark records, as before, the act of caressing tenderness: “He folded them in His arms, and laid His hand…
Baptist
He did not baptize them, but He did bless them. The touch of His hands meant more than pen can write. Happy children who shared that laying on of h…
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Jesus did not want the little children prevented from coming to him, because the kingdom of heaven belongs to those like them. Jesus receives them …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And he laid his hands on them "And blessed them", as Mark says; he put his hands upon them, according to the custom …
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…
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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…
