Matthew 19:13 - An Understandable Version (2005 edition)

Then some little children were brought to Jesus so he could pray and place His hands on them [i.e., to bestow a blessing on them]. But His disciples spoke harshly to the people [for doing this].

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

Then were there brought unto him little children, that he should put his hands on them, and pray: and the disciples rebuked them.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

Then little children were brought to Jesus, that He might put His hands on them and pray; but the disciples rebuked those who brought them.

American Standard Version (1901)

Then were there brought unto him little children, that he should lay his hands on them, and pray: and the disciples rebuked them.

Common English Bible

Some people brought children to Jesus so that he would place his hands on them and pray. But the disciples scolded them.

Catholic Public Domain Version

Then they brought to him little children, so that he would place his hands upon them and pray. But the disciples rebuked them.

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

Then were little children presented to him, that he should impose hands upon them and pray. And the disciples rebuked them.

Matthew 19:13 Cross References

Matthew 16:22

Peter took Him aside and began to rebuke Him, saying, “I should say not, Lord; that will never happen to you.”

Matthew 19:12

For there are eunuchs [i.e., men who do not have normal sexual activity] who are born that way; then there are eunuchs who were made that way by undergoing a surgical operation; then there are [also] eunuchs who purposely chose to avoid normal sexual activity for the sake of [ministering in] the kingdom of heaven. Whoever can accept such an arrangement [i.e., of not marrying], should do so.”

Matthew 20:31

The crowd spoke harshly to them, telling them to be quiet, but they shouted all the more, “Lord, have pity on us, son of David.”

Acts 2:39

For the promise [of forgiveness and the Holy Spirit] is being given to you [Jews] and to your descendants and [also] to all those who are far away [i.e., Gentiles. See Eph. 2:17]. [This promise is] to as many as [respond to] the Lord, our God’s call [through the Gospel, See II Thess. 2:14].”

1 Corinthians 7:14

For the unbelieving husband is set apart [i.e., as an acceptable mate, although not yet saved. See verse 16], through his wife [i.e., her Christian commitment is viewed as having a godly effect on the home], and the unbelieving wife is set apart through the brother [i.e., for the same reason]. Otherwise, your children would be [considered] unclean. [Note: “Unclean” suggests they would be viewed as pagans were it not for one parent being a Christian]. But, as it is, they are set apart as acceptable [i.e., to God, because of the influence of the one Christian parent].