Mark 10:16 ESV

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Mark 10:13-16

See the notes at Matthew 19:13-15.Mark 10:13Should touch them - That is, should lay his hands on them, and pray for them, and bless them. Compare Matthew 19:13. It was common to lay the hands on the head of a person for whom a blessing was asked. See the case of Jacob, Genesis 48:14.Mark 10:14Saw it - Saw the conduct of his disciples.Was much displeased - Because, first, it was a pleasure to Him to receive and bless little children; and, secondly, they were doing what they were not commanded to... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Mark 10:13-16

Mark 10:13-16 . They brought little children to him See the note on Matthew 19:13-15. Jesus was much displeased At their blaming those who were not blameworthy, and endeavouring to hinder the children from receiving a blessing. And said, Suffer little children to come unto me Now, and at other convenient times, for I am pleased, rather than offended, to see them brought to me: for of such is the kingdom of God The members of the kingdom which I am come to set up in the world are such... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Mark 10:13-16

109. Jesus blesses the children (Matthew 19:13-15; Mark 10:13-16; Luke 18:15-17)Many people thought that they could gain entrance into the kingdom of God through their own efforts. Jesus referred to the children gathered around him to illustrate that this was not so (Mark 10:13-14). People must realize that in relation to entering his kingdom they are as helpless and dependent as children. There is no room in his kingdom for those who hold high opinions of themselves, or who think they will... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Mark 10:16

He took, &c. = He kept taking, &c. A Divine supplement, here. Compare Matthew 19:13 and Luke 18:15 . upon. Greek. epi. App-104 . blessed = kept blessing. The word Occurs only here in the N.T. in this Tense. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Mark 10:1-31

3. Lessons concerning self-sacrifice 10:1-31Jesus gave this series of lessons south of Galilee in Perea and Judea, not in Galilee. Another contrast is the audience. He gave the preceding instruction to the disciples in a house, but He gave this teaching to the multitudes and the disciples in the open air. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Mark 10:13-16

Jesus’ instruction about childlikeness 10:13-16 (cf. Matthew 19:13-15; Luke 18:15-17)The simple trust in Jesus that the children in this pericope demonstrated contrasts with the hostility of the Pharisees in the previous paragraph. Another thought connection is the progression from discussing marriage to discussing children. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Mark 10:16

Mark also wrote that Jesus took the children in His arms and blessed them fervently (Gr. kateulogei). This was the act of a father in Jewish life (cf. Genesis 27:38). This Greek word appears only here in the New Testament. The disciples viewed the children as individuals unworthy of Jesus’ attention, but Jesus saw them as important in their own right and possessing important qualities that adults need to cultivate. Mark recorded eight times that Jesus touched someone, and in each case the... read more

John Darby

Darby's Synopsis of the New Testament - Mark 10:16

10:16 blessed (b-15) Some read 'blesses,' perhaps rightly, but the word is a strong one. 'blesses them abundantly.' read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Mark 10:1-52

The Question of Divorce. The Rich Young Man. Blind Bartimæus1-12. The question of divorce (Matthew 19:3). See on that passage, and on Matthew 5:32. St. Mark represents our Lord as prohibiting divorce absolutely, without mentioning any exception.1. See on Matthew 19:1: cp. Luke 17:11.13-16. The blessing of little children (Matthew 19:13; Luke 18:15). See on Mt.17-22. The rich young man (Matthew 19:16; Luke 18:8). See on Mt.17. Good Master] Mk and Lk represent the young man as saying, ’Good... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Mark 10:16

(16) And he took them up in his arms.—Better, folded them in His arms, leaving the question whether they were lifted from the ground open. The word is used by St. Mark only. The actual “blessing,” though implied in St. Matthew, is also definitely mentioned by him only. read more

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Mark 10:13-16

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Mark 10:13-16

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Mark 10:13-16

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Mark 10:16

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Mark 10:1-31

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Mark 10:13-16

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Mark 10:16

Darby's Synopsis of the New Testament - Mark 10:16

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Mark 10:1-52

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Mark 10:16

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