The Meaning of Mark 10:15 Explained

Mark 10:15

KJV: Verily I say unto you, Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child, he shall not enter therein.

YLT: verily I say to you, whoever may not receive the reign of God, as a child -- he may not enter into it;'

Darby: Verily I say to you, Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child, shall in no wise enter into it.

ASV: Verily I say unto you, Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child, he shall in no wise enter therein.

Discover Mark 10:15

CONTEXT: What is the Context of Mark 10:15?

MEANING: What does Mark 10:15 Mean?

WORDS: What do the individual words in Mark 10:15 mean?

RELATIONS: What do the major concepts mean in Mark 10:15?

What is the context of Mark 10:15?

Let the Children Come to Me (Mark 10:13-16)
The Little Children and Jesus .( K .) (Mark 10:13-16)
Jesus Blesses the Little Children (Mark 10:13-16)
Little Children Brought to Jesus (Mark 10:13-16)
Jesus Blesses Little Children (Mark 10:13-16)
Blessing the Children (Mark 10:13-16)
Jesus Blesses the Children (Mark 10:13-16)

KJV Reverse Interlinear

Verily I say unto you, Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child, he shall not enter therein.

What does Mark 10:15 Mean?

Verse Meaning

This verse occurs in Mark and Luke ( Luke 18:17), but Matthew recorded Jesus" similar statement on another occasion ( Matthew 18:3). It expands Jesus" words in Mark 10:14. Jesus" point was that people must receive things associated with the kingdom of God as children receive things, namely, with trust and dependence on Himself. Personal ability and effort do not determine one"s reception of God"s best gifts, but a proper orientation to Jesus does.

"We tell the children to behave like adults, but Jesus tells the adults to model themselves after the children!" ^[1]

Context Summary

Mark 10:1-22 - The Divine Law Of Marriage

God made one man for one woman; therefore divorce is not permissible, unless the one act be committed which severs the nuptial tie. Then only is the bond broken by which husband and wife are one. There should be no compulsory celibacy. Some can live the single life; others cannot. Each must work out his own possibilities, and none may judge another.

It would appear that the fathers brought the little ones. They had a truer perception of the heart of Jesus than the disciples. All through the ages men have supposed that strength, wisdom, and wealth have the greatest attractions for our Lord, whereas it is precisely the reverse. Of such is His Kingdom.

Youth, with all its fervor and impetuosity, is very beautiful to the Lord Jesus. In this case it was combined with station, high standing, and wealth. It is not necessary that all should sell their goods, and give away the proceeds; indeed, it is often harder to retain and administer them rightly for God. But it was necessary for Christ to prove to this young man that he was not living the life of love, as he seemed to suppose. That alone can fulfill the law, and secure the highest and most perfect blessedness of which we are capable. It was a severe but necessary test for this young man. [source]

Chapter Summary: Mark 10

¹ Jesus disputes with the Pharisees concerning divorce;
¹³ blesses the children that are brought unto him;
¹⁷ resolves a rich man how he may inherit everlasting life;
²³ tells his disciples of the danger of riches;
²⁸ promises rewards to those who forsake all for the gospel;
³² foretells his death and resurrection;
³⁵ bids the two ambitious suitors to think rather of suffering with him;
⁴⁶ and restores to Bartimaeus his sight

Greek Commentary for Mark 10:15

As a little child [ως παιδιον]
How does a little child receive the kingdom of God? The little child learns to obey its parents simply and uncomplainingly. There are some new psychologists who argue against teaching obedience to children. The results have not been inspiring. Jesus here presents the little child with trusting and simple and loving obedience as the model for adults in coming into the kingdom. Jesus does not here say that children are in the kingdom of God because they are children. [source]

What do the individual words in Mark 10:15 mean?

Truly I say to you whoever - not shall receive the kingdom - of God as a child no shall enter into it

ἀμὴν λέγω ὑμῖν ὃς ἂν μὴ δέξηται τὴν βασιλείαν τοῦ Θεοῦ ὡς παιδίον οὐ εἰσέλθῃ εἰς αὐτήν

ἀμὴν	Truly
Parse: Hebrew Word Root: ἀμήν Sense: firm.
λέγω	I say
Parse: Verb, Present Indicative Active, 1st Person Singular Root: λέγω Sense: to say, to speak.
ὑμῖν	to you
Parse: Personal / Possessive Pronoun, Dative 2nd Person Plural Root: σύ Sense: you.
ὃς	whoever
Parse: Personal / Relative Pronoun, Nominative Masculine Singular Root: ὅς Sense: who, which, what, that.
ἂν	-
Parse: Particle Root: ἄν Sense: has no exact English equivalent, see definitions under AV.
δέξηται	shall receive
Parse: Verb, Aorist Subjunctive Middle, 3rd Person Singular Root: δέχομαι Sense: to take with the hand.
βασιλείαν	kingdom
Parse: Noun, Accusative Feminine Singular Root: βασιλεία Sense: royal power, kingship, dominion, rule.
τοῦ	-
Parse: Article, Genitive Masculine Singular Root: ὁ Sense: this, that, these, etc.
Θεοῦ	of God
Parse: Noun, Genitive Masculine Singular Root: θεός Sense: a god or goddess, a general name of deities or divinities.
παιδίον	a child
Parse: Noun, Nominative Neuter Singular Root: παιδίον Sense: a young child, a little boy, a little girl.
οὐ	no
Parse: Adverb Root: οὐ Sense: no, not; in direct questions expecting an affirmative answer.
εἰσέλθῃ	shall enter
Parse: Verb, Aorist Subjunctive Active, 3rd Person Singular Root: εἰσέρχομαι Sense: to go out or come in: to enter.
εἰς	into
Parse: Preposition Root: εἰς Sense: into, unto, to, towards, for, among.

What are the major concepts related to Mark 10:15?

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Similar Scriptures for Mark 10:15

		Matthew 18:3 [6]
		Luke 18:17 [4]
		John 3:3-6 [2]