Matthew 19:15

An Understandable Version (2005 edition)

So, He placed His hands on them [i.e., to bestow a blessing] and [then] left that place.

Cross References

Matthew 19:14

But Jesus said, “Allow these little children to come to me and stop trying to prevent them. For the kingdom of heaven belongs to such [humble ones] as these.” [See 18:4].

Matthew 19:16

Then a rich, young man [See verse 22] came to Him and said, “Teacher, what good deed should I do in order to have never ending life?”

Mark 10:16

Then He lifted up the children into His arms, and placing His hands on them, He asked God’s blessing on them.

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].

2 Timothy 3:15

And [remember] that, from childhood, you have known the sacred Scriptures which are able to make you wise [enough] to be saved through faith in Christ Jesus.