Mark 9:36

Bible in Basic English (1941)

And he took a little child, and put him in the middle of them; and taking him in his arms, he said to them,

Additional Resources

Referenced Verses

  • Mark 10:16 : 16 And he took them in his arms, and gave them a blessing, putting his hands on them.
  • Matt 18:2 : 2 And he took a little child, and put him in the middle of them,
  • Matt 19:14-15 : 14 But Jesus said, Let the little ones come to me, and do not keep them away: for of such is the kingdom of heaven. 15 And he put his hands on them, and went away.

Similar Verses (AI)

These verses are found using AI-powered semantic similarity based on meaning and context. Results may occasionally include unexpected connections.

  • Luke 9:46-48
    3 verses
    88%

    46Now there was a discussion among them about which of them would be the greatest.

    47But when Jesus saw the reasoning of their hearts, he took a small child and put him by his side,

    48And said to them, Whoever gives honour to this child in my name, gives honour to me: and whoever gives honour to me, gives honour to him who sent me: for whoever is least among you all, that man is great.

  • Matt 18:1-6
    6 verses
    87%

    1In that hour the disciples came to Jesus, saying, Who is greatest in the kingdom of heaven?

    2And he took a little child, and put him in the middle of them,

    3And said, Truly, I say to you, If you do not have a change of heart and become like little children, you will not go into the kingdom of heaven.

    4Whoever, then, will make himself as low as this little child, the same is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven.

    5And whoever gives honour to one such little child in my name, gives honour to me:

    6But whoever is a cause of trouble to one of these little ones who have faith in me, it would be better for him to have a great stone fixed to his neck, and to come to his end in the deep sea.

  • Mark 9:37-38
    2 verses
    86%

    37Whoever will give honour to one such little child in my name, gives honour to me: and whoever gives honour to me, gives honour not to me, but to him who sent me.

    38John said to him, Master, we saw one driving out evil spirits in your name: and we said that he might not, because he is not one of us.

  • Mark 10:13-17
    5 verses
    86%

    13And they took to him little children, so that he might put his hands on them: and the disciples said sharp words to them.

    14And when Jesus saw it, he was angry, and said to them, Let the little children come to me, and do not keep them away; for of such is the kingdom of God.

    15Truly I say to you, Whoever does not put himself under the kingdom of God like a little child, will not come into it at all.

    16And he took them in his arms, and gave them a blessing, putting his hands on them.

    17And while he was going out into the way, a man came running to him, and went down on his knees, saying, Good Master, what have I to do so that I may have eternal life?

  • Mark 9:34-35
    2 verses
    81%

    34But they said nothing: because they had had an argument between themselves on the way, about who was the greatest.

    35And seating himself, he made the twelve come to him; and he said to them, If any man has the desire to be first, he will be last of all and servant of all.

  • Luke 18:15-17
    3 verses
    79%

    15And they took their children to him, so that he might put his hands on them: but when the disciples saw it, they said sharp words to them

    16But Jesus sent for them, saying, Let the children come to me, and do not keep them away, for of such is the kingdom of heaven.

    17Truly I say to you, Whoever does not put himself under the kingdom of God like a little child, will not come into it at all.

  • Matt 19:13-15
    3 verses
    78%

    13Then some people took little children to him, so that he might put his hands on them in blessing: and the disciples said sharp words to them.

    14But Jesus said, Let the little ones come to me, and do not keep them away: for of such is the kingdom of heaven.

    15And he put his hands on them, and went away.

  • Luke 2:28
    76%

    28Then he took him in his arms and gave praise to God and said,

  • Mark 9:42
    72%

    42And whoever is a cause of trouble to one of these little ones who have faith in me, it would be better for him if a great stone was put round his neck and he was dropped into the sea.

  • Mark 9:27
    71%

    27But Jesus took him by the hand, lifting him up; and he got up.

  • Matt 18:10
    71%

    10Let it not seem to you that one of these little ones is of no value; for I say to you that in heaven their angels see at all times the face of my Father in heaven.

  • Matt 21:15-16
    2 verses
    70%

    15But when the chief priests and the scribes saw the works of power which he did, and the children crying out in the Temple, Glory to the son of David, they were angry and said to him,

    16Have you any idea what these are saying? And Jesus said to them, Yes: have you not seen in the Writings, From the lips of children and babies at the breast you have made your praise complete?

  • Matt 20:17
    70%

    17And when Jesus was going up to Jerusalem, he took the twelve disciples on one side, and said to them,

  • Luke 9:42-43
    2 verses
    69%

    42And while he was coming, he was pushed violently down and twisted by the evil spirit. But Jesus gave sharp orders to the unclean spirit, and made the boy well, and gave him back to his father.

    43And they were full of wonder at the great power of God. But while they were all wondering at all the things which he did, he said to his disciples,

  • Mark 10:36
    69%

    36And he said to them, What would you have me do for you?

  • Mark 10:31-32
    2 verses
    69%

    31But a great number who are first will be last: and those who are last will be first.

    32And they were on the way, going up to Jerusalem; and Jesus was going before them: and they were full of wonder; but those who came after him were in fear. And again he took the twelve, and gave them word of the things which were to come on him,

  • Luke 9:38
    69%

    38And a man from among them, crying out, said, Master, I make a request to you, give a thought to my son, for he is my only child:

  • Luke 22:27
    69%

    27For which is greater, the guest who is seated at a meal or the servant who is waiting on him? is it not the guest? but I am among you as a servant.

  • Mark 3:34
    69%

    34And looking round at those who were seated about him, he said, See, my mother and my brothers!

  • Matt 10:40
    69%

    40He who gives honour to you gives honour to me; and he who gives honour to me gives honour to him who sent me.

  • Mark 14:46
    69%

    46And they put their hands on him, and took him.

  • Mark 9:2
    69%

    2And after six days Jesus took with him Peter and James and John, and made them go up with him into a high mountain by themselves: and he was changed in form before them:

  • Matt 17:14
    68%

    14And when they came to the people, a man went down on his knees to him, saying,

  • Luke 19:35
    68%

    35And they took him to Jesus, and they put their clothing on the ass, and Jesus got on to him.

  • Luke 9:11
    68%

    11But the people, getting news of it, went after him: and he was pleased to see them, and gave them teaching about the kingdom of God, and made those well who were in need of it.

  • Mark 8:6
    68%

    6And he made the people be seated on the earth: and he took the seven cakes and, having given praise, he gave the broken bread to his disciples to put before them; and they put it before the people.

  • Matt 12:49
    68%

    49And he put out his hand to his disciples and said, See, my mother and my brothers!

  • Matt 15:35
    68%

    35Then he gave an order to the people to be seated on the earth,

  • Mark 7:27
    68%

    27And he said to her, Let the children first have their food: for it is not right to take the children's bread and give it to the dogs.

  • Matt 23:11
    68%

    11But let the greatest among you be your servant.