Mark 10:14
What does Mark 10:14 mean?
A plain-English look at Mark 10:14 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
What Mark 10:14 means
Jesus reacted with indignation when He saw His disciples rebuking the children. He commanded them to let the children come, forbidding anyone to hinder them, because the kingdom of God belongs to such as these. This reveals Jesus' deep love for children and establishes their inherent value in God’s eyes, contrasting with societal views that often marginalized them.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000But when Jesus saw it, he was moved with indignation, and said unto them, Suffer the little children to come unto me; forbid them not: for to such belongeth the kingdom of God.
KJV
King James Version · 1611But when Jesus saw it, he was much displeased, and said unto them, Suffer the little children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901But when Jesus saw it, he was moved with indignation, and said unto them, Suffer the little children to come unto me; forbid them not: for to such belongeth the kingdom of God.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949And when Jesus saw it, he was angry, and said to them, Let the little children come to me, and do not keep them away; for of such is the kingdom of God.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862and Jesus having seen, was much displeased, and he said to them, `Suffer the children to come unto me, and forbid them not, for of such is the reign of God;
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Whom when Jesus saw, he was much displeased and saith to them: Suffer the little children to come unto me and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890But Jesus seeing [it], was indignant, and said to them, Suffer the little children to come to me; forbid them not; for of such is the kingdom ofGod.
Context
In stark opposition to the disciples' dismissal of the children, Jesus' indignation and immediate affirmation forcefully underscore the children's importance. This pivotal moment not only rebukes the disciples' misunderstanding but also introduces a powerful metaphor for entering the Kingdom of God, which Jesus explicitly develops in the next verse.
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Isaiah 65:23
They shall not labor in vain, nor bring forth for calamity; for they are the seed of the blessed of Jehovah, and their offspring with them.
- Psalms 78:4
We will not hide them from their children, Telling to the generation to come the praises of Jehovah, And his strength, and his wondrous works that he hath done.
- 2 Timothy 1:5
having been reminded of the unfeigned faith that is in thee; which dwelt first in thy grandmother Lois, and thy mother Eunice; and, I am persuaded, in thee also.
- Deuteronomy 29:11
your little ones, your wives, and thy sojourner that is in the midst of thy camps, from the hewer of thy wood unto the drawer of thy water;
- Mark 3:5
And when he had looked round about on them with anger, being grieved at the hardening of their heart, he saith unto the man, Stretch forth thy hand. And he stretched it forth; and his hand was restored.
- Acts 3:25
Ye are the sons of the prophets, and of the covenant which God made with your fathers, saying unto Abraham, And in thy seed shall all the families of the earth be blessed.
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