Matthew 19:13
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New International Version (©1984)
Then little children were brought to Jesus for him to place his hands on them and pray for them. But the disciples rebuked those who brought them.

New Living Translation (©2007)
One day some parents brought their children to Jesus so he could lay his hands on them and pray for them. But the disciples scolded the parents for bothering him.

English Standard Version (©2001)
Then children were brought to him that he might lay his hands on them and pray. The disciples rebuked the people,

New American Standard Bible (©1995)
Then some children were brought to Him so that He might lay His hands on them and pray; and the disciples rebuked them.

International Standard Version (©2008)
Then some little children were brought to him so that he might lay his hands on them and pray. But the disciples rebuked those who brought them.

GOD'S WORD® Translation (©1995)
Then some people brought little children to Jesus to have him bless them and pray for them. But the disciples told the people not to do that.

King James Bible
Then were there brought unto him little children, that he should put his hands on them, and pray: and the disciples rebuked them.

American King James Version
Then were there brought to him little children, that he should put his hands on them, and pray: and the disciples rebuked them.

American Standard Version
Then were there brought unto him little children, that he should lay his hands on them, and pray: and the disciples rebuked them.

Bible in Basic English
Then some people took little children to him, so that he might put his hands on them in blessing: and the disciples said sharp words to them.

Douay-Rheims Bible
Then were little children presented to him, that he should impose hands upon them and pray. And the disciples rebuked them.

Darby Bible Translation
Then there were brought to him little children that he might lay his hands on them and pray; but the disciples rebuked them.

English Revised Version
Then were there brought unto him little children, that he should lay his hands on them, and pray: and the disciples rebuked them.

Webster's Bible Translation
Then were brought to him little children, that he should put his hands on them, and pray: and the disciples rebuked them.

Weymouth New Testament
Then young children were brought to Him for Him to put His hands on them and pray; but the disciples interfered.

World English Bible
Then little children were brought to him, that he should lay his hands on them and pray; and the disciples rebuked them.

Young's Literal Translation
Then were brought near to him children that he might put hands on them and pray, and the disciples rebuked them.

Geneva Study Bible

{4} Then were there brought unto him little children, that he should put his hands on them, and pray: and the disciples rebuked them.

(4) The elect infants and little children are contained in the free covenant of God. (Ed.)

People's New Testament

19:13 Then were there brought unto him little children. Compare Mr 10:13-16 Lu 18:15-17. It was the Jewish custom to bring children to the synagogue on their first birthday for the Rabbi to bless them. So these persons came to one whom they regarded the greatest of all Rabbis.

The disciples rebuked them. They thought it an interruption.

Wesley's Notes

19:13 That he should lay his hands on them - This was a rite which was very early used, in praying for a blessing on young persons. See Gen 48:14,20. The disciples rebuked them - That is, them that brought them: probably thinking such an employ beneath the dignity of their Master. Mark 10:13; Luke 18:15.

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

Mt 19:13-15. Little Children Brought to Christ. ( = Mr 10:13-16; Lu 18:15-17).

For the exposition, see on [1329]Lu 18:15-17.

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary

19:13-15 It is well when we come to Christ ourselves, and bring our children. Little children may be brought to Christ as needing, and being capable of receiving blessings from him, and having an interest in his intercession. We can but beg a blessing for them: Christ only can command the blessing. It is well for us, that Christ has more love and tenderness in him than the best of his disciples have. And let us learn of him not to discountenance any willing, well-meaning souls, in their seeking after Christ, though they are but weak. Those who are given to Christ, as part of his purchase, he will in no wise cast out. Therefore he takes it ill of all who forbid, and try to shut out those whom he has received. And all Christians should bring their children to the Saviour that he may bless them with spiritual blessings.


Mark 10:13 And they were bringing children to Him so that He might touch them; but the disciples rebuked them.
Luke 18:15 And they were bringing even their babies to Him so that He would touch them, but when the disciples saw it, they began rebuking them. (NASB ©1995)

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Then were there brought unto him little children, that he should put his hands on them, and pray: and the disciples rebuked them.

brought. 18:2-5 Ge 48:1,9-20 1Sa 1:24 Ps 115:14,15 Jer 32:39 Mr 10:13 Lu 18:15 Ac 2:39 1Co 7:14

and the. 16:22 20:31 Lu 9:49,50,54,55

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