Mat 19:13-15 | PNT | STEP | Then were there brought unto him little children . Compare . It was the Jewish custom to bring children to the synagogue on their first birthday for the Rabbi to bless them. So these persons came to one whom they regarded the greatest of all Rabbis. The disciples rebuked them . They thought it an interruption.

Matthew 19:13-15

Then were there brought unto him little children. Compare Mr 10:13-16 Lu 18:15-17. It was the Jewish custom to bring children to the synagogue on their first birthday for the Rabbi to bless them. So these persons came to one whom they regarded the greatest of all Rabbis.

The disciples rebuked them. They thought it an interruption. Suffer little children. Do not hinder them, either by word, or by a bad example.

To come unto me. Whatever mortal, young or old, wishes to come to Christ should be encouraged.

For of such is the kingdom of heaven. Those who have the loving simplicity, humility, and trust of children. See Mt 18:1-14. These words show, (1) that children are not, as some have taught, totally depraved; (2) that the earlier they come to Christ the better; (3) that they should not be hindered from coming by injudicious teaching; (4) that parents should bring them to the Savior. Laid [his] hands on them. And blessed them.