Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version When he had placed his hands on them, he went on from there. New Living Translation And he placed his hands on their heads and blessed them before he left. English Standard Version And he laid his hands on them and went away. Berean Standard Bible And after He had placed His hands on them, He went on from there. Berean Literal Bible And having laid the hands upon them, He departed from there. King James Bible And he laid his hands on them, and departed thence. New King James Version And He laid His hands on them and departed from there. New American Standard Bible After laying His hands on them, He departed from there. NASB 1995 After laying His hands on them, He departed from there. NASB 1977 And after laying His hands on them, He departed from there. Legacy Standard Bible And after laying His hands on them, He departed from there. Amplified Bible After placing His hands on them [for a blessing], He went on from there. Christian Standard Bible After placing his hands on them, he went on from there. Holman Christian Standard Bible After putting His hands on them, He went on from there. American Standard Version And he laid his hands on them, and departed thence. Contemporary English Version After Jesus had placed his hands on the children, he left. English Revised Version And he laid his hands on them, and departed thence. GOD'S WORD® Translation After Jesus blessed them, he went away from there. Good News Translation He placed his hands on them and then went away. International Standard Version When he had laid his hands on them, he went on from there. Majority Standard Bible And after He had placed His hands on them, He went on from there. NET Bible And he placed his hands on them and went on his way. New Heart English Bible He placed his hands on them, and departed from there. Webster's Bible Translation And he laid his hands on them, and departed thence. Weymouth New Testament So He laid His hands upon them and went away. World English Bible He laid his hands on them, and departed from there. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand having laid [His] hands on them, He departed from there. Berean Literal Bible And having laid the hands upon them, He departed from there. Young's Literal Translation and having laid on them his hands, he departed thence. Smith's Literal Translation And having put hands upon them, he went out from thence. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd when he had imposed hands upon them, he departed from thence. Catholic Public Domain Version And when he had imposed his hands upon them, he went away from there. New American Bible After he placed his hands on them, he went away. New Revised Standard Version And he laid his hands on them and went on his way. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd he laid his hand on them, and went away from thence. Aramaic Bible in Plain English And he laid his hand upon them and went on from there. NT Translations Anderson New TestamentAnd he laid his hands on them, and departed from that place. Godbey New Testament And putting His hands on them, he departed thence. Haweis New Testament And when he had laid his hands upon them, he departed thence. Mace New Testament and he laid his hands upon them, and departed thence. Weymouth New Testament So He laid His hands upon them and went away. Worrell New Testament And, having laid His hands on them, He departed thence. Worsley New Testament And when He had laid his hands on them, he departed thence. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Jesus Blesses the Children…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.” 15And after He had placed His hands on them, He went on from there. 16Just then a man came up to Jesus and inquired, “Teacher, what good thing must I do to obtain eternal life?”… Cross References Mark 10:16 And He took the children in His arms, placed His hands on them, and blessed them. 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 10:16 Behold, I am sending you out like sheep among wolves; therefore be as shrewd as snakes and as innocent as doves. Mark 10:13-15 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.” 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.” Numbers 6:23-27 “Tell Aaron and his sons: This is how you are to bless the Israelites. Say to them: / ‘May the LORD bless you and keep you; / may the LORD cause His face to shine upon you and be gracious to you; ... Deuteronomy 28:3-6 You will be blessed in the city and blessed in the country. / The fruit of your womb will be blessed, as well as the produce of your land and the offspring of your livestock—the calves of your herds and the lambs of your flocks. / Your basket and kneading bowl will be blessed. ... Psalm 127:3-5 Children are indeed a heritage from the LORD, and the fruit of the womb is His reward. / Like arrows in the hand of a warrior, so are children born in one’s youth. / Blessed is the man whose quiver is full of them. He will not be put to shame when he confronts the enemies at the gate. Psalm 128:3-4 Your wife will be like a fruitful vine flourishing within your house, your sons like olive shoots sitting around your table. / In this way indeed shall blessing come to the man who fears the LORD. Isaiah 44:3 For I will pour water on the thirsty land, and currents on the dry ground. I will pour out My Spirit on your descendants, and My blessing on your offspring. Isaiah 54:13 Then all your sons will be taught by the LORD, and great will be their prosperity. Treasury of Scripture And he laid his hands on them, and departed there. Isaiah 40:11 He shall feed his flock like a shepherd: he shall gather the lambs with his arm, and carry them in his bosom, and shall gently lead those that are with young. Mark 10:16 And he took them up in his arms, put his hands upon them, and blessed them. 1 Corinthians 7:14 For the unbelieving husband is sanctified by the wife, and the unbelieving wife is sanctified by the husband: else were your children unclean; but now are they holy. Jump to Previous Departed Hands Laid Placed ThenceJump to Next Departed Hands Laid Placed ThenceMatthew 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. And after He had placed His hands on them In biblical times, the laying on of hands was a significant act, often associated with blessing, healing, or commissioning. In this context, Jesus placing His hands on the children signifies a blessing. This act reflects the Jewish tradition where blessings were imparted through touch, as seen in Genesis 48:14 when Jacob blessed Ephraim and Manasseh. Jesus' actions here emphasize the value and importance of children in the Kingdom of God, countering cultural norms that often marginalized them. This gesture also prefigures the spiritual blessings believers receive through Christ. He went on from there Persons / Places / Events 1. JesusThe central figure in this passage, Jesus is the one who blesses the children. His actions demonstrate His love and care for the innocent and humble. 2. Children The children are brought to Jesus for blessing. They symbolize purity, innocence, and the kind of faith and humility that Jesus values. 3. Disciples The disciples are present and initially rebuke those bringing the children, reflecting a misunderstanding of Jesus' mission and the value of childlike faith. 4. Parents/People Bringing Children These individuals show faith and recognition of Jesus' authority and blessing by bringing their children to Him. 5. Location While the specific location is not mentioned in this verse, the context of Matthew 19 places Jesus in the region of Judea beyond the Jordan. Teaching Points The Value of Childlike FaithJesus' blessing of the children underscores the importance of childlike faith, characterized by trust, humility, and openness to God. Jesus' Love for All Jesus' actions demonstrate His love and acceptance of all people, regardless of age or status, challenging us to do the same. Correcting Misunderstandings The disciples' initial rebuke shows a misunderstanding of Jesus' mission. We must be careful not to let cultural or personal biases hinder our understanding of God's kingdom. The Role of Blessing Jesus' act of blessing the children highlights the importance of seeking God's blessing in our lives and the lives of others. Welcoming the Vulnerable By welcoming children, Jesus sets an example of valuing and protecting the vulnerable, encouraging us to advocate for and support those who are often overlooked.(15) He laid his hands on them.--St. Mark records, as before, the act of caressing tenderness: "He folded them in His arms, and laid His hands upon them." The words and the act have rightly been regarded, as in the Baptismal Office of the Church of England, as the true warrant for infant baptism. More than doubtful passages in the Acts and Epistles; more than the authority, real or supposed, of primitive antiquity; more than the legal fiction that they fulfil the condition of baptism by their sponsors--they justify the Church of Christ at large in commending infants, as such, to the blessing of their Father. The blessing and the prayer of Christ cannot be regarded as a mere sympathising compliance with the fond wishes of the parents, and if infants were capable of spiritual blessings then, why, it may well be asked, should they be thought incapable now?Verse 15. - He laid his hands on them. He was not influenced by the captious objections of the disciples. St. Mark tells us that "he took them up in his arms, put his bands upon them, and blessed them." Thus far he complied with the wishes of the parents who brought the babes to him. But we do not read that he prayed, as they had asked. Doubtless there was meaning in this omission. In conferring blessing he was acting in his Divine nature, and had no need of prayer. Sometimes, indeed, he prayed for the sake of bystanders (see John 11:42; John 12:30); here he prays not, that he may teach a lesson of his Divinity. Departed thence. Set out from Peraea, journeying towards Jerusalem. Parallel Commentaries ... Greek Andκαὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. after He had placed ἐπιθεὶς (epitheis) Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 2007: To put, place upon, lay on; I add, give in addition. From epi and tithemi; to impose. [His] τὰς (tas) Article - Accusative Feminine Plural Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. 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. He went on ἐπορεύθη (eporeuthē) Verb - Aorist Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 4198: To travel, journey, go, die. from there. ἐκεῖθεν (ekeithen) Adverb Strong's 1564: Thence, from that place. 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