Mark 10:13
Mark 10:13 Meaning and Explanation
“And they brought young children to him, that he should touch them: and his disciples rebuked those that brought them.”
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Read Full Chapter →People bring little children for Jesus to touch, and the disciples rebuke those who brought them.
What Does Mark 10:13 Mean?
Parents bring their children so that the teacher might lay a hand of blessing on them, an old and tender custom. The disciples, guarding their Master's time and importance, turn the families away as an interruption.
The disciples assume the kingdom has weightier business than children. They are about to learn otherwise. It is possible to stand close to Jesus and still misjudge whom he wants near him; his welcome is wider than his guards.
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What does Mark 10:13 mean?
People bring little children for Jesus to touch, and the disciples rebuke those who brought them.