Mark 10:13-16

Let the Children Come to Me

¹³ _m And they were bringing children to him that he might touch them, and the disciples _n rebuked them. ¹⁴ But when Jesus saw it, he was indignant and said to them, _o "Let the children come to me; _p do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of God. ¹⁵ _q Truly, I say to you, whoever does not _r receive the kingdom of God like a child shall not enter it." ¹⁶ And _s he took them in his arms and blessed them, _t laying his hands on them.

1. Cross References
   Mark 10:13 - 16
   And they were bringing children to him that he might touch them, and the disciples rebuked them.
   Matthew 19:13 - 15
   Then children were brought to him that he might lay his hands on them and pray. The disciples rebuked the people.
   Luke 18:15 - 17
   Now they were bringing even infants to him that he might touch them. And when the disciples saw it, they rebuked them.
   
2. Cross References
   Mark 10:48
   And many rebuked him, telling him to be silent. But he cried out all the more, "Son of David, have mercy on me!
   
3. Cross References
   Mark 10:13 - 16
   And they were bringing children to him that he might touch them, and the disciples rebuked them.
   Matthew 19:13 - 15
   Then children were brought to him that he might lay his hands on them and pray. The disciples rebuked the people.
   Luke 18:15 - 17
   Now they were bringing even infants to him that he might touch them. And when the disciples saw it, they rebuked them.
   
4. Cross References
   Matthew 18:3
   And said, "Truly, I say to you, unless you turn and become like children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.
   
5. Cross References
   Mark 9:39
   But Jesus said, "Do not stop him, for no one who does a mighty work in my name will be able soon afterward to speak evil of me.
   
6. Cross References
   John 3:3
   Jesus answered him, "Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born again he cannot see the kingdom of God.
   John 3:5
   Jesus answered, "Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God.
   
7. Cross References
   Luke 8:13
   And the ones on the rock are those who, when they hear the word, receive it with joy. But these have no root; they believe for a while, and in time of testing fall away.
   James 1:21
   Therefore put away all filthiness and rampant wickedness and receive with meekness the implanted word, which is able to save your souls.
   
8. Cross References
   Mark 9:36
   And he took a child and put him in the midst of them, and taking him in his arms, he said to them.
   
9. Cross References
   Revelation 1:17
   When I saw him, I fell at his feet as though dead. But he laid his right hand on me, saying, "Fear not, I am the first and the last.