Mat 19:13-15 | Family | STEP | Little children ; so small that Jesus took them up in his arms, put his hands on them, and blessed them. . Luke calls them infants. . Rebuked them ; the disciples thought them too young to occupy the attention of Christ, or to be benefited by being brought to him.

Matthew 19:13-15

Little children; so small that Jesus took them up in his arms, put his hands on them, and blessed them. Mr 10.16. Luke calls them infants. Lu 18:15.

Rebuked them; the disciples thought them too young to occupy the attention of Christ, or to be benefited by being brought to him. Suffer little children; they have great need of me; they can be benefited by me; they are not beneath my notice, and I greatly delight in doing them good.

Of such is the kingdom of heaven; see Mt 18:3, and note. Jesus Christ feels an interest in little children, and approves of their being brought to him in faith, love, and prayer. All parents should feel this, and thus bring them to the Saviour. Laid his hands on them; in token of his blessing them.