Mark 10:14

Translations

Modern

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.

Traditional

But 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.

Literal

And having seen, Jesus was indignant and said to them, “Permit the little children to come to Me; do not forbid them! For of such is the kingdom of God.

Latin

Quos cum videret Jesus, indigne tulit, et ait illis: Sinite parvulos venire ad me, et ne prohibueritis eos: talium enim est regnum Dei.

Interlinear

Greek

English

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.

Notes

Mark 10:14–15

Mark does not explain which qualities of children make them fit for the kingdom of God. Matthew 18:4–5 suggests that these qualities include humility and a simple trust in receiving what is given.

Mark 10:13–16

The love and concern Jesus has for children can already be seen in 5:41–43, 9:36–37, and 42. Jesus uses this event to teach that the kingdom of God belongs to those who are like children.

Mark 9:30–10:31

This section is the second cycle (see study note on 8:27–9:1) containing:

a prediction about the suffering of Jesus (9:30–32),
an error by the disciples (9:33–34), and
teaching about discipleship (9:35–10:31).

Theme notes and profiles

Citizenship in the Kingdom

Events

Jesus Teaches in Pereac. AD 30

Related verses

Matthew 19:14
But Jesus said, “Let the little children come to Me, and do not hinder them! For the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.”
Matthew 18:4
Therefore, whoever humbles himself like this little child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven.
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.
Psalm 131:1–2
A song of ascents. Of David. My heart is not proud, O LORD, my eyes are not haughty. I do not aspire to great things or matters too lofty for me.
Luke 18:15–16
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.
1 Peter 2:2
Like newborn babies, crave pure spiritual milk, so that by it you may grow up in your salvation,
2 Timothy 3:15
From infancy you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus.
Revelation 14:5
And no lie was found in their mouths; they are blameless.
1 Corinthians 7:14
For the unbelieving husband is sanctified through his believing wife, and the unbelieving wife is sanctified through her believing husband. Otherwise your children would be unclean, but now they are holy.
Acts 2:39
This promise belongs to you and your children and to all who are far off—to all whom the Lord our God will call to Himself.”
1 Corinthians 14:20
Brothers, stop thinking like children. In regard to evil be infants, but in your thinking be mature.
Mark 8:33
But Jesus, turning and looking at His disciples, rebuked Peter and said, “Get behind Me, Satan! For you do not have in mind the things of God, but the things of men.”

Parallels

Matthew 19:13–15 Luke 18:15–17

People

Jesus: The Son of God and Savior of the world

Glossary

Apothegm Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Mark, Gospel of Servant of the Lord Travel

Topics

Apostles: Fail to Comprehend the Nature and Mission of Jesus Babies Going to Heaven Chiding: Jesus Chides his Disciples for Forbidding Children to be Brought to Him Child Abuse Children Being a Blessing Children Going to Heaven Children: Blessed by Jesus Children: Promises and Assurances To Children: should be Brought to Christ Church: Membership In Foster Care Innocence Jesus, the Christ: Blesses Little Children (In Peraea) Jesus, the Christ: Love of Kingdom of Heaven: Children of The Presumption: The Disciples, in Rebuking Those Who Brought Little Children to Jesus Righteous: Described Symbols and Similitudes: Childhood

Mark 10:14

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