Matthew 19:15 - An Understandable Version (2005 edition)15 So, He placed His hands on them [i.e., to bestow a blessing] and [then] left that place. See the chapterMore versionsKing James Version (Oxford) 176915 And he laid his hands on them, and departed thence. See the chapterAmplified Bible - Classic Edition15 And He put His hands upon them, and then went on His way. See the chapterAmerican Standard Version (1901)15 And he laid his hands on them, and departed thence. See the chapterCommon English Bible15 Then he blessed the children and went away from there. See the chapterCatholic Public Domain Version15 And when he had imposed his hands upon them, he went away from there. See the chapter |
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].