13 People were bringing little children to Jesus for him to place his hands on them, but the disciples rebuked them.
13 And they brought young children to him, that he should touch them: and his disciples rebuked those that brought them.
13 And they were bringing children to him that he might touch them, and the disciples rebuked them.
13 The people brought children to Jesus, hoping he might touch them.
13 Then they brought little children to Him, that He might touch them; but the disciples rebuked those who brought them.
13 One day some parents brought their children to Jesus so he could touch and bless them. But the disciples scolded the parents for bothering him.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Mark 10:13
Commentary on Mark 10:13-16
(Read Mark 10:13-16)
Some parents or nurses brought little children to Christ, that he should touch them, in token of his blessing them. It does not appear that they needed bodily cures, nor were they capable of being taught: but those who had the care of them believed that Christ's blessing would do their souls good; therefore they brought them to him. Jesus ordered that they should be brought to him, and that nothing should be said or done to hinder it. Children should be directed to the Saviour as soon as they are able to understand his words. Also, we must receive the kingdom of God as little children; we must stand affected to Christ and his grace, as little children to their parents, nurses, and teachers.