Matthew 19:13-15

Matthew 19:13-15

[13] Then  were there brought  unto him  little children,  that  his hands  on  them,  and  pray:  and  the disciples  rebuked  them.  [14] But  Jesus  said,  Suffer  little children,  and  forbid  them  not,  to come  unto  for  of such  the kingdom  of heaven.  [15] And  his hands  on  them,  and departed  thence. 

What does Matthew 19:13-15 Mean?

Contextual Meaning

Another incident occurred that provided another opportunity for Jesus to emphasize the importance of childlike characteristics in His disciples (cf. ch18). Instruction about children follows instruction about marriage.