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Mark 9:36 Cross-References
Explore 3 cross-references for Mark 9:36 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Mark chapter 9 verse 36 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And he took a child, and set him in the midst of them: and when he had taken him in his arms, he said unto them,”
Mark 9:36 (KJV)
Commentary on Mark 9:36
Jesus 'took a child, and set him in the midst of them' (λαβὼν παιδίον ἔστησεν αὐτὸ ἐν μέσῳ αὐτῶν), using object lesson to teach humility. In first-century culture, children had no social status or rights—completely dependent and vulnerable. Jesus then 'took him in his arms' (ἐναγκαλισάμενος αὐτό), showing affection and valuing what society dismissed. This demonstrates kingdom values inverting worldly hierarchies. The Twelve argued about greatness (v. 34); Jesus presents a child as model. True greatness in God's kingdom means embracing lowliness, dependence, and service. Children can't achieve,...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Mark 9:36
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“and blessed them”
“and set him in the midst of them”
“Allow the little children, and don't forbid them to come to me; for the Kingdom of Heaven belongs to ones like these.”