Verses 13-16. See Barnes "Mt 19:13" and Mt 19:14-15 Verse 13. Should touch them. That is, should lay his hands on them, and pray for them, and bless them. Compare Mt 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, Ge 48:14. {k} "And they" Mt 19:13; Lu 18:15 |