Mark 10:13

13 And they brought young children to Him, that He should touch them; and His disciples rebuked those who brought them.

Mark 10:13 Meaning and Commentary

Mark 10:13

And they brought young children to him
The parents, or friends, or nurses of the children in those parts, having heard of the fame of Jesus; and having entertained an high opinion of him, as a great prophet, and a holy, good man, brought their children in their arms, or hands,

that he should touch them;
as he did when he healed diseased persons, as these might be, though not expressed:

and [his] disciples rebuked those that brought [them];
(See Gill on Matthew 19:13).

Mark 10:13 In-Context

11 And He said unto them, "Whosoever shall put away his wife and marry another, committeth adultery against her.

12 And if a woman shall put away her husband and be married to another, she committeth adultery."

13 And they brought young children to Him, that He should touch them; and His disciples rebuked those who brought them.

14 But when Jesus saw it, He was much displeased and said unto them, "Suffer the little children to come unto Me, and forbid them not, for of such is the Kingdom of God.

15 Verily I say unto you, whosoever shall not receive the Kingdom of God as a little child, he shall not enter therein."