Mark 10:13-16

Blessing the Children

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13} Some^(A) people were bringing little children^(B) to Him so He might touch them, but His disciples rebuked^(C) them. ^{Tools
14} When Jesus saw it, He was indignant^(D) and said to them, “Let the little children come to Me.^(E) Don’t stop^(F) them, for the kingdom of God^(G) belongs to such as these. ^{Tools
15} I assure you:^(H) Whoever does not welcome^(a)^(I) the kingdom of God like a little child^(J) will never enter it.” ^{Tools
16} After taking them in His arms, He laid His hands on^(K) them and blessed^(L) them.

Footnotes:

a. Mark 10:15: Or not receive

Cross references:

A. Mark 10:13: Matthew 19:13-15; Luke 18:15-17

B. Mark 10:13: Luke 1:7

C. Mark 10:13: 2 Timothy 4:2

D. Mark 10:14: Luke 13:14

E. Mark 10:14: Luke 14:26

F. Mark 10:14: 1 Corinthians 14:39

G. Mark 10:14: Mark 1:15

H. Mark 10:15: Psalm 72:19

I. Mark 10:15: Acts 17:11

J. Mark 10:15: Luke 1:7

K. Mark 10:16: 1 Timothy 5:22

L. Mark 10:16: Genesis 48:15