Mark 10:13

“And they brought young children to him, etc..] 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 “<401913>Matthew 19:13”).”

“See the notes at Matthew 19:13-15. Mark 10:13 Should 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 10:14 Saw 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 do - interfering in a case where it was evidently improper. Mark 10:15 Whosoever shall not receive - Whosoever shall not manifest the spirit of a little child. The kingdom, of God - The gospel.…”

“Mat 19:13. Mark 10:14”

“10:13-16 Jesus’ love and concern for children has already been seen in 5:41-43; 9:36-37, 42. Jesus uses the incident to teach that the Kingdom of God belongs to those who are like these children. 10:13 The ages of the children cannot be determined from this passage. The Greek word paidia can refer to a broad spectrum of ages, from a twelve-year-old child (5:41-42) down to an eight-day-old infant (Gen 17:12, Greek version). • the disciples scolded the parents: See study note on Luke 18:15-17.”

“they: Mat 19:13-15; Luk 18:15, Luk 18:16 disciples: Mar 10:48, Mar 9:38; Exo 10:9-11; Deu 31:12, Deu 31:13; Joe 2:16 Mark 10:14”