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Mark 9:36

New Testament Gospel ASV (1901)

What does Mark 9:36 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “And he took a little child, and set him in the midst of them: and taking him in his arms, he said unto them,” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

And he took a little child, and set him in the midst of them: and taking him in his arms, he said unto them,
Mark 9:36 — American Standard Version

Context — Mark 9

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
33And they came to Capernaum: and when he was in the house he asked them, What were ye reasoning on the way?
34But they held their peace: for they had disputed one with another on the way, who [was] the greatest.
35And he sat down, and called the twelve; and he saith unto them, If any man would be first, he shall be last of all, and servant of all.
36And he took a little child, and set him in the midst of them: and taking him in his arms, he said unto them,
37Whosoever shall receive one of such little children in my name, receiveth me: and whosoever receiveth me, receiveth not me, but him that sent me.
38John said unto him, Teacher, we saw one casting out demons in thy name; and we forbade him, because he followed not us.
39But Jesus said, Forbid him not: for there is no man who shall do a mighty work in my name, and be able quickly to speak evil of me.
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“And he took a child, etc..] Which was in the house, and which he called unto him, and set by him, as the other evangelists observe: and set him in the midst of them; his disciples, that all might see and learn from this instance; and when he had taken him in his arms; and embraced him, to show his great regard to humility, and humble persons: he said unto them; the following words.”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“See the notes at Matthew 18:1-5. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“Mat 18:2; Luk 9:47. Mark 9:37”
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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Tyndale Open Study Notes · Modern study notes
“9:36-37 In Jesus’ day, children were not romanticized as innocent and pure but were considered to be weak and inferior. Children were to be received on my behalf. Welcoming a child is an example of humbly taking the last place and serving everyone else (9:35; cp. 10:13-16). Other sayings about receiving or rejecting Jesus also involve receiving or rejecting his followers (Matt 10:40; 25:31-46; Luke 10:16; John 13:20).”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Mar 10:16; Mat 18:2, Mat 19:14, Mat 19:15 Mark 9:37”
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