Matthew 19:13
“¶ Then were there brought vnto him little children, that he should put his hands on them, and pray: and the disciples rebuked them.”
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Matthew 19:13 Context
11But hee said vnto them, All men cannot receiue this saying, saue they to whom it is giuen. 12For there are some Eunuches, which were so borne from their mothers wombe: and there are some Eunuches, which were made Eunuches of men: and there be Eunuches, which haue made themselues Eunuches for the kingdome of heauens sake. He that is able to receiue it, let him receiue it. 13¶ Then were there brought vnto him little children, that he should put his hands on them, and pray: and the disciples rebuked them. 14But Iesus said, Suffer little children, and forbid them not to come vnto me: for of such is þe kingdome of heauen. 15And he laide his hands on them, and departed thence.
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Then were there brought unto him little children, that he should put [his] hands on them, and pray: and the disciples rebuked them.
- King James Version
Then {some} children were brought to Him so that He might lay His hands on them and pray; and the disciples rebuked them.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
Then were there brought unto him little children, that he should lay his hands on them, and pray: and the disciples rebuked them.
- American Standard Version (1901)
Then some people took little children to him, so that he might put his hands on them in blessing: and the disciples said sharp words to them.
- Basic English Bible
Then there were brought to him little children that he might lay his hands on them and pray; but the disciples rebuked them.
- Darby Bible
Then were brought to him little children, that he should put his hands on them, and pray: and the disciples rebuked them.
- Webster's Bible
Then young children were brought to Him for Him to put His hands on them and pray; but the disciples interfered.
- Weymouth Bible
Then little children were brought to him, that he should lay his hands on them and pray; and the disciples rebuked them.
- World English Bible
Thanne litle children weren brouyte to hym, that he schulde putte hondis to hem, and preie.
- Wycliffe Bible
Then were brought near to him children that he might put hands on them and pray, and the disciples rebuked them.
- Youngs Literal Bible
- King James Version
Then {some} children were brought to Him so that He might lay His hands on them and pray; and the disciples rebuked them.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
Then were there brought unto him little children, that he should lay his hands on them, and pray: and the disciples rebuked them.
- American Standard Version (1901)
Then some people took little children to him, so that he might put his hands on them in blessing: and the disciples said sharp words to them.
- Basic English Bible
Then there were brought to him little children that he might lay his hands on them and pray; but the disciples rebuked them.
- Darby Bible
Then were brought to him little children, that he should put his hands on them, and pray: and the disciples rebuked them.
- Webster's Bible
Then young children were brought to Him for Him to put His hands on them and pray; but the disciples interfered.
- Weymouth Bible
Then little children were brought to him, that he should lay his hands on them and pray; and the disciples rebuked them.
- World English Bible
Thanne litle children weren brouyte to hym, that he schulde putte hondis to hem, and preie.
- Wycliffe Bible
Then were brought near to him children that he might put hands on them and pray, and the disciples rebuked them.
- Youngs Literal Bible
Bible commentary
Wesley's Notes for Matthew 19:13
19:13 That he should lay his hands on them - This was a rite which was very early used, in praying for a blessing on young persons. See #Gen 48:14|,20. The disciples rebuked them - That is, them that brought them: probably thinking such an employ beneath the dignity of their Master. #Mark 10:13|; Luke 18:15.
People's Bible Notes for Matthew 19:13
Mt 19:13 Then were there brought unto him little children. Compare Mr 10:13-16 Lu 18:15-17. It was the Jewish custom to bring children to the synagogue on their first birthday for the Rabbi to bless them. So these persons came to one whom they regarded the greatest of all Rabbis. The disciples rebuked them. They thought it an interruption.