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.
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Gill's Exposition
Verily I say, unto you,.... A form of speech used when our Lord was about to asseverate a thing, and assert something of moment and importance, and which he would have attended to.
Whosoever shall…
See the notes at Mat 19:13-15. Mar 10:13 Should touch them - That is, should lay his hands on them, and pray for them, and bless them. Compare Mat 19:13. It was common to lay the hands on the head of…
It is looked upon as the indication of a kind and tender disposition to take notice of little children, and this was remarkable in our Lord Jesus, which is an encouragement not only to little children…
Cambridge Bible
he was much displeased This feature is peculiar to St Mark. Only lately the Lord had expressed His love towards little children in a very remarkable manner (Mar 9:36-37).
of such Rather, to such…
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