Mark 10:16
And, folding them in his arms, he was blessing them, having laid his hands upon them.
The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham
In The King James Version
And he took them up in his arms, put his hands upon them, and blessed them.
In Context
Cross References
Genesis 48:14Then Israel put forth his right hand and laid it upon the head of Ephraim, though, he, was the younger, and his left hand upon the head of Manasseh,—crossing his hands, although, Manasseh, was the first-born.
Isaiah 40:11Like a shepherd, his flock, will he tend, In his own arm, will he take up the lambs, And in his own bosom, will he carry [them],—Them which are with young, will he lead to a place of rest.
Luke 2:28even he, welcomed it into his arms, and blessed God, and said—
John 21:15When, therefore, they had broken their fast, Jesus saith unto Simon Peter—Simon, son of John! lovest thou me more than these? He saith unto him—Yea, Lord! thou, knowest that I am fond of thee, he saith unto him—Be feeding my lambs.
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 →