Mark 10:13
What does Mark 10:13 mean?
A plain-English look at Mark 10:13 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
What Mark 10:13 means
People were bringing young children to Jesus, likely for Him to bless or pray for them through the laying on of hands. However, the disciples, perhaps thinking Jesus was too busy or these children were insignificant, rebuked those who brought them. This reveals a common misunderstanding among the disciples about the true nature of Jesus' ministry.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000And they were bringing unto him little children, that he should touch them: and the disciples rebuked them.
KJV
King James Version · 1611And they brought young children to him, that he should touch them: and his disciples rebuked those that brought them.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901And they were bringing unto him little children, that he should touch them: and the disciples rebuked them.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949And they took to him little children, so that he might put his hands on them: and the disciples said sharp words to them.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862And they were bringing to him children, that he might touch them, and the disciples were rebuking those bringing them,
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752And they brought to him young children, that he might touch them. And the disciples rebuked them that brought them.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890And they brought little children to him that he might touch them. But the disciples rebuked those that brought [them].
Context
Immediately following Jesus' intense teaching on marriage and divorce, the narrative shifts dramatically to a scene involving children. This transition highlights Jesus' compassionate nature in contrast to the rigid legalism discussed earlier, setting the stage for His profound lesson on humility and the Kingdom of God exemplified by little children.
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Luke 18:15
And they were bringing unto him also their babes, that he should touch them: but when the disciples saw it, they rebuked them.
- Matthew 19:13
Then were there brought unto him little children, that he should lay his hands on them, and pray: and the disciples rebuked them.
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