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Mark 10:13
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KJ21
And they brought young children to Him, that He should touch them; and His disciples rebuked those who brought them.
ASV
And they were bringing unto him little children, that he should touch them: and the disciples rebuked them.
AMP
People were bringing children to Him so that He would touch and bless them, but the disciples reprimanded them and discouraged them [from coming].
AMPC
And they kept bringing young children to Him that He might touch them, and the disciples were reproving them [for it].
BRG
And they brought young children to him, that he should touch them: and his disciples rebuked those that brought them.
CSB
People were bringing little children to him in order that he might touch them, but the disciples rebuked them.
CSBA
People were bringing little children to him in order that he might touch them, but the disciples rebuked them.
CEB
People were bringing children to Jesus so that he would bless them. But the disciples scolded them.
CJB
People were bringing children to him so that he might touch them, but the talmidim rebuked those people.
CEV
Some people brought their children to Jesus so he could bless them by placing his hands on them. But his disciples told the people to stop bothering him.
DARBY
And they brought little children to him that he might touch them. But the disciples rebuked those that brought [them].
DLNT
And they were bringing children to Him in order that He might touch them. But the disciples rebuked them.
DRA
And they brought to him young children, that he might touch them. And the disciples rebuked them that brought them.
ERV
People brought their small children to Jesus so that he could lay his hands on them to bless them. But the followers told the people to stop bringing their children to him.
EASY
People were bringing little children to Jesus. They wanted him to put his hands on each child's head. The disciples told the people that they should not do that.
EHV
Some people began bringing little children to Jesus so that he would touch them. But the disciples rebuked them.
ESV
And they were bringing children to him that he might touch them, and the disciples rebuked them.
ESVUK
And they were bringing children to him that he might touch them, and the disciples rebuked them.
EXB
Some people brought their little children to Jesus so he could touch them, but his ·followers [disciples] ·told them to stop [scolded/rebuked them].
GNV
¶ Then they brought little children to him, that he should touch them, and his disciples rebuked those that brought them.
GW
Some people brought little children to Jesus to have him hold them. But the disciples told the people not to do that.
GNT
Some people brought children to Jesus for him to place his hands on them, but the disciples scolded the people.
HCSB
Some people were bringing little children to Him so He might touch them, but His disciples rebuked them.
ICB
Some people brought their small children to Jesus so he could touch them. But his followers told the people to stop bringing their children to him.
ISV
Some people were bringing little children to Jesus to have him touch them. But the disciples rebuked those who brought them.
PHILLIPS
Then some people came to him bringing little children for him to touch. The disciples tried to discourage them. When Jesus saw this, he was indignant and told them, “You must let little children come to me—never stop them! For the kingdom of God belongs to such as these. Indeed, I assure you that the man who does not accept the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it.” Then he took the children in his arms and laid his hands on them and blessed them.
JUB
¶ And they brought young children to him that he should touch them, and his disciples rebuked those that brought them.
KJV
And they brought young children to him, that he should touch them: and his disciples rebuked those that brought them.
AKJV
And they brought young children to him, that he should touch them: and his disciples rebuked those that brought them.
LSB
And they were bringing children to Him so that He might touch them; but the disciples rebuked them.
LEB
And they were bringing young children to him so that he could touch them, but the disciples rebuked them.
TLB
Once when some mothers were bringing their children to Jesus to bless them, the disciples shooed them away, telling them not to bother him.
MSG
The people brought children to Jesus, hoping he might touch them. The disciples shooed them off. But Jesus was irate and let them know it: “Don’t push these children away. Don’t ever get between them and me. These children are at the very center of life in the kingdom. Mark this: Unless you accept God’s kingdom in the simplicity of a child, you’ll never get in.” Then, gathering the children up in his arms, he laid his hands of blessing on them.
MEV
They brought young children to Him, that He might touch them. But the disciples rebuked those who brought them.
MOUNCE
And people were bringing to him children so that he could touch them, but his disciples rebuked them.
NOG
Some people brought little children to Yeshua to have him hold them. But the disciples told the people not to do that.
NABRE
And people were bringing children to him that he might touch them, but the disciples rebuked them.
NASB
And they were bringing children to Him so that He would touch them; but the disciples rebuked them.
NASB1995
And they were bringing children to Him so that He might touch them; but the disciples rebuked them.
NCB
People were bringing little children to him so that he might touch them, and the disciples sternly rebuked them.
NCV
Some people brought their little children to Jesus so he could touch them, but his followers told them to stop.
NET
Now people were bringing little children to him for him to touch, but the disciples scolded those who brought them.
NIRV
People were bringing little children to Jesus. They wanted him to place his hands on them to bless them. But the disciples told them to stop.
NIV
People were bringing little children to Jesus for him to place his hands on them, but the disciples rebuked them.
NIVUK
People were bringing little children to Jesus for him to place his hands on them, but the disciples rebuked them.
NKJV
Then they brought little children to Him, that He might touch them; but the disciples rebuked those who brought them.
NLV
They brought little children to Jesus that He might put His hand on them. The followers spoke sharp words to those who brought them.
NLT
One day some parents brought their children to Jesus so he could touch and bless them. But the disciples scolded the parents for bothering him.
NMB
And they brought children to him, for him to touch them. And his disciples rebuked the people who brought them.
NRSVA
People were bringing little children to him in order that he might touch them; and the disciples spoke sternly to them.
NRSVACE
People were bringing little children to him in order that he might touch them; and the disciples spoke sternly to them.
NRSVCE
People were bringing little children to him in order that he might touch them; and the disciples spoke sternly to them.
NRSVUE
People were bringing children to him in order that he might touch them, and the disciples spoke sternly to them.
NTFE
People brought children to Jesus for him to touch them. The disciples reprimanded them.
OJB
And they brought to Rebbe, Melech HaMoshiach yeladim that he might lay his hands on them. But the talmidim rebuked them.
RGT
Then they brought little children to Him, so He could touch them. And His disciples rebuked those who brought them.
RSV
And they were bringing children to him, that he might touch them; and the disciples rebuked them.
RSVCE
And they were bringing children to him, that he might touch them; and the disciples rebuked them.
TLV
Now people were bringing little children to Yeshua so He might touch them, but the disciples rebuked those who brought them.
VOICE
When the crowd gathered again, the people brought their children to see Jesus, hoping that He might grant them His blessing through His touch. His disciples turned them all away;
WEB
They were bringing to him little children, that he should touch them, but the disciples rebuked those who were bringing them.
WE
They brought children to Jesus. They wanted him to put his hands on them. The disciples tried to stop the people.
WYC
And they brought to him little children, that he should touch them; and the disciples threatened the men, that brought them.
YLT
And they were bringing to him children, that he might touch them, and the disciples were rebuking those bringing them,
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