Matthew 19:13
Then were there brought unto him little children, that he should put his hands on them, and pray: and the disciples rebuked them.
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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771
Gill's Exposition
Then were there brought unto him little children,.... It does not appear that they were new born babes; the words used by either of the evangelists do not always signify such, but are sometimes used…
Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Barnes' Notes
Then were brought little children - See also Mar 10:13-16; Luk 18:15-17. Probably these were brought by some of his followers, who desired not only to devote themselves to Jesus, but all that they had…
Little Children are brought to Christ
Mar 10:13-16; Luk 18:15-17.
In Luke the incident is placed immediately after the parable of the Pharisee and Publican; there it is an illustration of humility.…
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