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Matthew 19:15

What does Matthew 19:15 mean?

A plain-English look at Matthew 19:15 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

What Matthew 19:15 means

After His powerful declaration, Jesus laid His hands on the little children, a gesture signifying blessing, healing, and the imparting of spiritual favor. This act visually confirmed His words about their importance and His desire to minister to them directly. Having completed this tender interaction, He then departed from that place, continuing His journey and ministry.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

And he laid his hands on them, and departed thence.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

And he laid his hands on them, and departed thence.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

And he laid his hands on them, and departed thence.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

And he put his hands on them, and went away.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

and having laid on them <FI>his<Fi> hands, he departed thence.

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

And when he had imposed hands upon them, he departed from thence.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

and having laid his hands upon them, he departed thence.

Context

Following His strong statement about welcoming children in verse 14, Jesus physically demonstrates His blessing by laying hands on them. This verse concludes the episode with the children, offering a concrete visual of Jesus's affection and validating His teaching, before the narrative transitions to a new encounter with the rich young ruler.

v.14But Jesus said, Suffer the little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for to such belongeth the kingdom of heaven.

v.15This passage

v.16And behold, one came to him and said, Teacher, what good thing shall I do, that I may have eternal life?

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • 1 Corinthians 7:14

    For the unbelieving husband is sanctified in the wife, and the unbelieving wife is sanctified in the brother: else were your children unclean; but now are they holy.

  • 2 Timothy 3:15

    and that from a babe thou hast known the sacred writings which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.

  • Mark 10:16

    And he took them in his arms, and blessed them, laying his hands upon them.

  • Isaiah 40:11

    He will feed his flock like a shepherd, he will gather the lambs in his arm, and carry them in his bosom, and will gently lead those that have their young.

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