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Mark 10:13 Cross-References
Explore 2 cross-references for Mark 10:13 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Mark chapter 10 verse 13 to related passages throughout the Bible.
Jesus Blesses the Children
“And they brought young children to him, that he should touch them: and his disciples rebuked those that brought them.”
Mark 10:13 (KJV)
Commentary on Mark 10:13
People 'brought young children to him, that he should touch them: and his disciples rebuked those that brought them' (προσέφερον αὐτῷ παιδία ἵνα αὐτῶν ἅψηται· οἱ δὲ μαθηταὶ ἐπετίμων τοῖς προσφέρουσιν). Parents sought Jesus' blessing on children—common practice with respected rabbis. The disciples rebuked them, likely viewing children as unworthy of Jesus' time or as interruptions to 'important' ministry. This reveals misplaced priorities—valuing 'significant' people and activities over humble service. Jesus' response (v. 14-16) corrects this, modeling God's heart for children and the seemingly...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Mark 10:13
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“that he should lay his hands on them and pray; and the disciples rebuked them.”
“that he might touch them. But when the disciples saw it”