Study it in the app“But when Jesus saw it, he was indignant and said to them, “Let the children come to me; do not hinder them, for to such as these belongs the kingdom of God.”
He lets the children come to him: the kingdom belongs to those like themThe Kingdom of GodJesus is indignant at those who keep children away, and blesses themParents and Children
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Jesus
Jesus, the Greek form of the Hebrew Yehoshua (Joshua), which means "YHWH saves". It is the name the angel told Joseph to give him (Matthew 1:21).
Where else “Iēsous” appearssee
To perceive with sight, to look and notice what is in front.
Where else “idōn” appearsbe indignant
Be indignant, angry.
Where else “ēganaktēsen” appearssay
To express something in words to others.
Where else “eipen” appearsallow
To permit: the children coming to Jesus.
Where else “Aphete” appearschild
A child of few years, boy or girl.
Where else “paidia” appearscome
To move to where someone is or to a place, and be present there.
Where else “erchesthai” appearshinder
To hinder, to prevent.
Where else “kōlyete” appearssuch
Such, of this kind.
Where else “toioutōn” appearsbe
To be: says who or what something is.
Where else “estin” appearskingdom of God
God's rule, which comes with Jesus.
Where else “basileia” appearsGod
The Creator and Lord of all, the one God of Israel.
Where else “theou” appearsOther books that tell the same thing or quote these words.
Jesus blesses the children
Mark 10:13-16
13And they were bringing children to him, that he might touch them; but the disciples rebuked them. 14But when Jesus saw it, he was indignant and said to them, “Let the children come to me; do not hinder them, for to such as these belongs the kingdom of God. 15Truly I tell you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God like a child will never enter into it.” 16And taking them in his arms, he was blessing them, laying his hands on them.
13Then children were brought to him so that he might lay his hands on them and pray; but the disciples rebuked them. 14But Jesus said, “Let the children be, and do not hinder them from coming to me, for to such as these belongs the kingdom of heaven.” 15And after laying his hands on them, he went from there.
15And they were bringing to him even the babies, so that he might touch them; but when the disciples saw it, they began rebuking them. 16But Jesus called them to himself, saying, “Let the children come to me, and do not hinder them; for to such belongs the kingdom of God. 17Truly I tell you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God like a child will never enter into it.”
13And they were bringing children to him, that he might touch them; but the disciples rebuked them.
14 · This verse (above)
15Truly I tell you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God like a child will never enter into it.”
1. What it says
What did Jesus tell the rich man who ran up to him, and what did the man do (vv. 21–22)?
2. What it means
Why did Jesus say whoever wants to be great must serve, and give his own life as the example (vv. 43–45)?
3. How I live it
The blind man cried out for mercy and Jesus heard him (vv. 47–52). What need of yours can you voice without shame?
