Matthew 19:13-15·~1 min
Jesus Blesses the Children
Children are brought to Jesus for his hands and prayer, but the disciples try to turn them away. Jesus calls them to come, says the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these, and then blesses them before departing.
T13hen little children were brought to Jesus for Him to place His hands on them and pray for them. And the disciples rebuked those who brought them. 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.
Section summaryLittle children are brought to Jesus for his hands and prayer, but the disciples rebuke the ones who bring them. Jesus instead calls the children near, says the kingdom belongs to such as these, and then places his hands on them before moving on.
Role in the chapterThis brief scene shows who may come near Jesus and identifies the kingdom with childlike reception rather than status.