Mark 10:16

Mark 10:16 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)And he took them up in his arms, put his hands upon them, and blessed them.
• New International Version (NIV)And he took the children in his arms, placed his hands on them and blessed them.
• English Standard Version (ESV)And he took them in his arms and blessed them, laying his hands on them.
• New King James Version (NKJV)And He took them up in His arms, laid His hands on them, and blessed them.

Context of Mark 10:16

14When Jesus saw what was happening, he was angry with his disciples. He said to them, “Let the children come to me. Don’t stop them! For the Kingdom of God belongs to those who are like these children. 15I tell you the truth, anyone who doesn’t receive the Kingdom of God like a child will never enter it.” Then he took the children in his arms and placed his hands on their heads and blessed them. 17As Jesus was starting out on his way to Jerusalem, a man came running up to him, knelt down, and asked, “Good Teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?” 18“Why do you call me good?” Jesus asked. “Only God is truly good.

Mark 10:16 word by word

καὶ ἐναγκαλισάμενος αὐτὰ κατευλόγει τιθεὶς τὰς χεῖρας ἐπ᾽ αὐτά.¶Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• Andκαίkai · andG2532
• he tookἐναγκαλίζομαιenagkalizomai · to embraceG1723
• themαὐτόςautos · it/s/heG846
• putτίθημιtithēmi · to placeG5087
• handsὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
• handsχείρcheir · handG5495
• uponἐπίepi · upon/to/againstG1909
• and blessedεὐλογέωeulogeō · to praise/blessG2127

Cross-references for Mark 10:16

• Genesis 48:14But Jacob crossed his arms as he reached out to lay his hands on the boys’ heads. He put his right hand on the head of Ephraim, though he was the younger boy, and his left hand on the head of Manasseh, though he was the firstborn.
• Deuteronomy 28:3Your towns and your fields will be blessed.
• Isaiah 40:11He will feed his flock like a shepherd. He will carry the lambs in his arms, holding them close to his heart. He will gently lead the mother sheep with their young.
• Luke 2:28Simeon was there. He took the child in his arms and praised God, saying,
• Luke 24:50Then Jesus led them to Bethany, and lifting his hands to heaven, he blessed them.
• John 21:15After breakfast Jesus asked Simon Peter, “Simon son of John, do you love me more than these?” “Yes, Lord,” Peter replied, “you know I love you.” “Then feed my lambs,” Jesus told him.

Commentaries on Mark 10:16

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 16And he took them up in his arms - One of the Itala reads in sinu suo - "in his bosom." Jesus Christ loves little children; and they are objects of his most peculiar care. Who can account for their continual preservation and support, while exposed to so many dangers, but on the ground of a peculiar and extraordinary providence? And blessed them - Then, though little children, they were capable of receiving Christ's blessing. If Christ embraced them, why…Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 13-16Verses 13-16 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…Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 13-16Verses 13-16 Some parents or nurses brought little children to Christ, that he should touch them, in token of his blessing them. It does not appear that they needed bodily cures, nor were they capable of being taught: but those who had the care of them believed that Christ's blessing would do their souls good; therefore they brought them to him. Jesus ordered that they should be brought to him, and that nothing should be said or done to hinder it…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 13-16The love and concern Jesus has for children can already be seen in 5:41–43, 9:36–37, and 42. Jesus uses this event to teach that the kingdom of God belongs to those who are like children.Read the comment

Topics related to Mark 10:16

• Children
• Hand
• Jesus, the Christ

In the dictionaries

• Child
• Lordship
• Mock
• Ransom
• Resort
• Baptism (non-Immersionist View)
• Divorce in the New Testament
• Gesture
• Hands; Hands, Imposition, Laying On of
• Inspiration

Commentaries on Mark 10

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Catena Aurea
• Illustrated New Testament
• Burkitt’s Expository Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Family Bible Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• John Lightfoot Commentary
• Luther’s Commentary on Selected Bible Passages
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• The People’s New Testament
• Robertson’s Word Pictures
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• The Fourfold Gospel and Commentary on Acts
• Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings