After laying His hands on them, He departed from there.
Parallel translations
- WEB He laid his hands on them, and departed from there.
- KJV And he laid his hands on them, and departed thence.
- BSB And after He had placed His hands on them, He went on from there.
- NKJV And He laid His hands on them and departed from there.
- NLT And he placed his hands on their heads and blessed them before he left.
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Quick answer
Jesus blesses the children by laying his hands on them before moving on. It shows he values and personally blesses even the smallest who are brought to him.
Overview
Laying on of hands was a gesture of blessing rooted in the Old Testament (e.g., Genesis 48). By blessing the children, Jesus dignifies them and models that none are too young or insignificant for his care. His tender attention foreshadows the gospel welcome extended to all who come to him in faith.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 4
- Mark 10:16He took them in his arms, and blessed them, laying his hands on them.
- 2 Tim 3:15From infancy, you have known the holy Scriptures which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith, which is in Christ Jesus.
- 1 Cor 7:14For the unbelieving husband is sanctified in the wife, and the unbelieving wife is sanctified in the husband. Otherwise your children would be unclean, but now they are holy.
- Isa 40:11He will feed his flock like a shepherd. He will gather the lambs in his arm, and carry them in his bosom. He will gently lead those who have their young.
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