Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Then people brought little children to Jesus for him to place his hands on them and pray for them. But the disciples rebuked them. New Living Translation One day some parents brought their children to Jesus so he could lay his hands on them and pray for them. But the disciples scolded the parents for bothering him. English Standard Version Then children were brought to him that he might lay his hands on them and pray. The disciples rebuked the people, Berean Standard Bible Then the little children were brought to Jesus for Him to place His hands on them and pray for them. And the disciples rebuked those who brought them. Berean Literal Bible Then little children were brought to Him, that He might lay the hands on them, and might pray. But the disciples rebuked them. King James Bible Then were there brought unto him little children, that he should put his hands on them, and pray: and the disciples rebuked them. New King James Version Then little children were brought to Him that He might put His hands on them and pray, but the disciples rebuked them. New American Standard Bible Then some children were brought to Him so that He would lay His hands on them and pray; and the disciples rebuked them. NASB 1995 Then some children were brought to Him so that He might lay His hands on them and pray; and the disciples rebuked them. NASB 1977 Then some children were brought to Him so that He might lay His hands on them and pray; and the disciples rebuked them. Legacy Standard Bible Then some children were brought to Him so that He might lay His hands on them and pray; and the disciples rebuked them. Amplified Bible Then children were brought to Jesus so that He might place His hands on them [for a blessing] and pray; but the disciples reprimanded them. Christian Standard Bible Then little children were brought to Jesus for him to place his hands on them and pray, but the disciples rebuked them. Holman Christian Standard Bible Then children were brought to Him so He might put His hands on them and pray. But the disciples rebuked them. American Standard Version Then were there brought unto him little children, that he should lay his hands on them, and pray: and the disciples rebuked them. Contemporary English Version Some people brought their children to Jesus, so he could place his hands on them and pray for them. His disciples told the people to stop bothering him. English Revised Version Then were there brought unto him little children, that he should lay his hands on them, and pray: and the disciples rebuked them. GOD'S WORD® Translation Then some people brought little children to Jesus to have him bless them and pray for them. But the disciples told the people not to do that. Good News Translation Some people brought children to Jesus for him to place his hands on them and to pray for them, but the disciples scolded the people. International Standard Version Then some little children were brought to him so that he might lay his hands on them and pray. But the disciples rebuked those who brought them. Majority Standard Bible Then the little children were brought to Jesus for Him to place His hands on them and pray for them. And the disciples rebuked those who brought them. NET Bible Then little children were brought to him for him to lay his hands on them and pray. But the disciples scolded those who brought them. New Heart English Bible Then little children were brought to him, that he should lay his hands on them and pray; and the disciples rebuked them. Webster's Bible Translation Then were brought to him little children, that he should put his hands on them, and pray: and the disciples rebuked them. Weymouth New Testament Then young children were brought to Him for Him to put His hands on them and pray; but the disciples interfered. World English Bible Then little children were brought to him that he should lay his hands on them and pray; and the disciples rebuked them. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionThen were brought near to Him children that He might put hands on them and pray, and the disciples rebuked them. Berean Literal Bible Then little children were brought to Him, that He might lay the hands on them, and might pray. But the disciples rebuked them. Young's Literal Translation Then were brought near to him children that he might put hands on them and pray, and the disciples rebuked them. Smith's Literal Translation Then young children were brought to him, that he might put hands upon them and pray: and the disciples censured them. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThen were little children presented to him, that he should impose hands upon them and pray. And the disciples rebuked them. Catholic Public Domain Version Then they brought to him little children, so that he would place his hands upon them and pray. But the disciples rebuked them. New American Bible Then children were brought to him that he might lay his hands on them and pray. The disciples rebuked them, New Revised Standard Version Then little children were being brought to him in order that he might lay his hands on them and pray. The disciples spoke sternly to those who brought them; Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThen they brought little boys to him, that he may lay his hand on them and pray; and his disciples rebuked them. Aramaic Bible in Plain English And they brought children to him that he might lay his hand upon them and pray, and his disciples rebuked them. NT Translations Anderson New TestamentThen little children were brought to him, that he might lay his hands on them and pray. And the disciples rebuked them. Godbey New Testament Then little children were brought to Him, that He might put His hands on them, and pray. And the disciples rebuked them. Haweis New Testament Then were brought to him little children, that he should lay his hands upon them, and pray for them: but the disciples rebuked them. Mace New Testament Then they brought children to him in order to have his blessing: and the disciples rebuked them. Weymouth New Testament Then young children were brought to Him for Him to put His hands on them and pray; but the disciples interfered. Worrell New Testament Then were brought to Him little children, that He might put His hands on them and pray; and the disciples rebuked them. Worsley New Testament Then were brought to Him little children, that He might put his hands upon them, and bless them: and the disciples rebuked them; Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Jesus Blesses the Children12For there are eunuchs who were born that way; others were made that way by men; and still others live like eunuchs for the sake of the kingdom of heaven. The one who can accept this should accept it.” 13Then the little children were brought to Jesus for Him to place His hands on them and pray for them. And the disciples rebuked those who brought them. 14But Jesus said, “Let the little children come to Me, and do not hinder them! For the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.”… Cross References Mark 10:13-16 Now people were bringing the little children to Jesus for Him to place His hands on them, and the disciples rebuked those who brought them. / But when Jesus saw this, He was indignant and told them, “Let the little children come to Me, and do not hinder them! For the kingdom of God belongs to such as these. / Truly I tell you, anyone who does not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it.” ... Luke 18:15-17 Now people were even bringing their babies to Jesus for Him to place His hands on them. And when the disciples saw this, they rebuked those who brought them. / But Jesus called the children to Him and said, “Let the little children come to Me, and do not hinder them! For the kingdom of God belongs to such as these. / Truly I tell you, anyone who does not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it.” Matthew 18:2-5 Jesus invited a little child to stand among them. / “Truly I tell you,” He said, “unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. / Therefore, whoever humbles himself like this little child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven. ... Mark 9:36-37 Then He had a little child stand among them. Taking the child in His arms, He said to them, / “Whoever welcomes one of these little children in My name welcomes Me, and whoever welcomes Me welcomes not only Me, but the One who sent Me.” Luke 9:47-48 But Jesus, knowing the thoughts of their hearts, had a little child stand beside Him. / And He said to them, “Whoever welcomes this little child in My name welcomes Me, and whoever welcomes Me welcomes the One who sent Me. For whoever is the least among all of you, he is the greatest.” Matthew 21:15-16 But the chief priests and scribes were indignant when they saw the wonders He performed and the children shouting in the temple courts, “Hosanna to the Son of David!” / “Do You hear what these children are saying?” they asked. “Yes,” Jesus answered. “Have you never read: ‘From the mouths of children and infants You have ordained praise’?” Psalm 127:3 Children are indeed a heritage from the LORD, and the fruit of the womb is His reward. Proverbs 22:6 Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it. Deuteronomy 6:6-7 These words I am commanding you today are to be upon your hearts. / And you shall teach them diligently to your children and speak of them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up. Isaiah 54:13 Then all your sons will be taught by the LORD, and great will be their prosperity. Genesis 48:14-16 But Israel stretched out his right hand and put it on the head of Ephraim, the younger; and crossing his hands, he put his left on Manasseh’s head, although Manasseh was the firstborn. / Then he blessed Joseph and said: “May the God before whom my fathers Abraham and Isaac walked, the God who has been my shepherd all my life to this day, / the angel who has redeemed me from all harm—may He bless these boys. And may they be called by my name and the names of my fathers Abraham and Isaac, and may they grow into a multitude upon the earth.” 1 Samuel 1:24-28 Once she had weaned him, Hannah took the boy with her, along with a three-year-old bull, an ephah of flour, and a skin of wine. Though the boy was still young, she brought him to the house of the LORD at Shiloh. / And when they had slaughtered the bull, they brought the boy to Eli. / “Please, my lord,” said Hannah, “as surely as you live, my lord, I am the woman who stood here beside you praying to the LORD. ... 2 Kings 4:26-37 Please run out now to meet her and ask, ‘Are you all right? Is your husband all right? Is your child all right?’” And she answered, “Everything is all right.” / When she reached the man of God at the mountain, she clung to his feet. Gehazi came over to push her away, but the man of God said, “Leave her alone, for her soul is in deep distress, and the LORD has hidden it from me and has not told me.” / Then she said, “Did I ask you for a son, my lord? Didn’t I say, ‘Do not deceive me?’” ... Matthew 11:25 At that time Jesus declared, “I praise You, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because You have hidden these things from the wise and learned, and revealed them to little children. Matthew 18:10 See that you do not look down on any of these little ones. For I tell you that their angels in heaven always see the face of My Father in heaven. Treasury of Scripture Then were there brought to him little children, that he should put his hands on them, and pray: and the disciples rebuked them. brought. Matthew 18:2-5 And Jesus called a little child unto him, and set him in the midst of them, … Genesis 48:1,9-20 And it came to pass after these things, that one told Joseph, Behold, thy father is sick: and he took with him his two sons, Manasseh and Ephraim… 1 Samuel 1:24 And when she had weaned him, she took him up with her, with three bullocks, and one ephah of flour, and a bottle of wine, and brought him unto the house of the LORD in Shiloh: and the child was young. and the. Matthew 16:22 Then Peter took him, and began to rebuke him, saying, Be it far from thee, Lord: this shall not be unto thee. Matthew 20:31 And the multitude rebuked them, because they should hold their peace: but they cried the more, saying, Have mercy on us, O Lord, thou Son of David. Luke 9:49,50,54,55 And John answered and said, Master, we saw one casting out devils in thy name; and we forbad him, because he followeth not with us… Jump to Previous Blessing Children Disciples Hands Him Interfered Jesus Little Rebuked Sharp Words YoungJump to Next Blessing Children Disciples Hands Him Interfered Jesus Little Rebuked Sharp Words YoungMatthew 19 1. Jesus heals the sick;3. answers the Pharisees concerning divorce; 10. shows when marriage is necessary; 13. receives the little children; 16. instructs the young man how to attain eternal life; 20. and how to be perfect; 23. tells his disciples how hard it is for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God; 27. and promises reward to those who forsake all to follow him. Then little children The Greek word for "little children" here is "παιδία" (paidia), which refers to young children, possibly infants or toddlers. In the cultural context of the time, children were often seen as insignificant in the social hierarchy. However, Jesus' attention to them highlights the value He places on the innocent and humble, emphasizing that the kingdom of heaven is accessible to those who approach with childlike faith and humility. were brought to Jesus for Him to place His hands on them and pray for them but the disciples rebuked them Parallel Commentaries ... Greek ThenΤότε (Tote) Adverb Strong's 5119: Then, at that time. From ho and hote; the when, i.e. At the time that. [the] little children παιδία (paidia) Noun - Nominative Neuter Plural Strong's 3813: Neuter diminutive of pais; a childling, i.e., an infant, or a half-grown boy or girl; figuratively, an immature Christian. were brought προσηνέχθησαν (prosēnechthēsan) Verb - Aorist Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Plural Strong's 4374: From pros and phero; to bear towards, i.e. Lead to, tender, treat. to [Jesus] αὐτῷ (autō) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Singular Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. for ἵνα (hina) Conjunction Strong's 2443: In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that. Him to place ἐπιθῇ (epithē) Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 2007: To put, place upon, lay on; I add, give in addition. From epi and tithemi; to impose. [His] hands χεῖρας (cheiras) Noun - Accusative Feminine Plural Strong's 5495: A hand. on them αὐτοῖς (autois) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Neuter 3rd Person Plural Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. pray [for them]; προσεύξηται (proseuxētai) Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Middle - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 4336: To pray, pray for, offer prayer. From pros and euchomai; to pray to God, i.e. Supplicate, worship. and δὲ (de) Conjunction Strong's 1161: A primary particle; but, and, etc. the οἱ (hoi) Article - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. disciples μαθηταὶ (mathētai) Noun - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's 3101: A learner, disciple, pupil. From manthano; a learner, i.e. Pupil. rebuked ἐπετίμησαν (epetimēsan) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural Strong's 2008: From epi and timao; to tax upon, i.e. Censure or admonish; by implication, forbid. those [who brought them]. αὐτοῖς (autois) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Neuter 3rd Person Plural Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. 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