Luke 18:15

And they brought unto him also infants, that he would touch them: but when his disciples saw it, they rebuked them.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Luke 18:15

BSB

Now people were even bringing their babies to Jesus for Him to place His hands on them. And when the disciples saw this, they rebuked those who brought them.

AKJV

And they brought to him also infants, that he would touch them: but when his disciples saw it, they rebuked them.

CPDV

And they were bringing little children to him, so that he might touch them. And when the disciples saw this, they rebuked them.

ERV

And they brought unto him also their babes, that he should touch them: but when the disciples saw it, they rebuked them.

NHEB

Now they were also bringing their babies to him, that he might touch them. But when the disciples saw it, they rebuked them.

SMT

And they also brought babes to him, that he might touch them: and the disciples having seen, censured them.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Luke 18:15

AndG1161ConjunctiontheybroughtG4374VerbuntohimG846 alsoG2532Conjunction infantsG1025Noun Neuter thatG2443ConjunctionhewouldtouchG680Verb themG846 butG1161ConjunctionwhenhisdisciplesG3101Noun Masculine sawG1492VerbittheyrebukedG2008Verb themG846

Commentary for Luke 18:15

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Luke 18:15

Summary

Parents bring children despite disciple resistance

Event

Disciples rebuke children

Estimated Time Period

c. 30 AD