Mark 10:16
He hugged the children, placed his hands on them, and blessed them.
Free Bible Version
In The King James Version
And he took them up in his arms, put his hands upon them, and blessed them.
In Context
15I tell you the truth, anyone who doesn't welcome the kingdom of God like a child won't enter it.”
Cross References
Genesis 48:14But when Israel reached out his hands, he crossed them over and placed his right hand on Ephraim the younger son, and placed his left on Manasseh, the firstborn.
Isaiah 40:11He looks after his flock like a shepherd. He picks up the lambs in his arms and holds them close to his chest. He leads those that are nursing young.
Luke 2:28Simeon took Jesus in his arms, thanked God, and said,
John 21:15After breakfast, Jesus asked Simon Peter, “Simon, son of John, do you love me more than these?” “Yes, Lord,” he replied, “you know I love you.” “Take care of my lambs,” Jesus told him.
Matthew Henry on Mark 10:14-17
Christ's Love to Little Children. 13 And they brought young children to him, that he should touch them: and his disciples rebuked those that brought them. 14 But when Jesus saw it, he was much displeased, and said unto them, Suffer the little children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God. 15 Verily I say unto you, Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child, he shall not enter therein. 16 And he took them up in his arms, put his hands upon them, and blessed… Read the whole commentary →