Mark 10:16
After he took the children in his arms, he placed his hands on them and blessed them.
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- Mark 9:36 : 36 He took a little child and had him stand among them. Taking him in his arms, he said to them,
- Luke 2:28-34 : 28 Simeon took him in his arms and blessed God, saying, 29 “Now, according to your word, Sovereign Lord, permit your servant to depart in peace. 30 For my eyes have seen your salvation 31 that you have prepared in the presence of all peoples: 32 a light, for revelation to the Gentiles, and for glory to your people Israel.” 33 So the child’s father and mother were amazed at what was said about him. 34 Then Simeon blessed them and said to his mother Mary,“Listen carefully: This child is destined to be the cause of the falling and rising of many in Israel and to be a sign that will be rejected.
- Luke 24:50-51 : 50 Jesus’ Departure Then Jesus led them out as far as Bethany, and lifting up his hands, he blessed them. 51 Now during the blessing he departed and was taken up into heaven.
- John 21:15-17 : 15 Peter’s Restoration Then when they had finished breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter,“Simon, son of John, do you love me more than these do?” He replied,“Yes, Lord, you know I love you.” Jesus told him,“Feed my lambs.” 16 Jesus said a second time,“Simon, son of John, do you love me?” He replied,“Yes, Lord, you know I love you.” Jesus told him,“Shepherd my sheep.” 17 Jesus said a third time,“Simon, son of John, do you love me?” Peter was distressed that Jesus asked him a third time,“Do you love me?” and said,“Lord, you know everything. You know that I love you.” Jesus replied,“Feed my sheep.
- Gen 48:14-16 : 14 Israel stretched out his right hand and placed it on Ephraim’s head, although he was the younger. Crossing his hands, he put his left hand on Manasseh’s head, for Manasseh was the firstborn. 15 Then he blessed Joseph and said,“May the God before whom my fathers Abraham and Isaac walked– the God who has been my shepherd all my life long to this day, 16 the Angel who has protected me from all harm– bless these boys. May my name be named in them, and the name of my fathers Abraham and Isaac. May they grow into a multitude on the earth.”
- Deut 28:3 : 3 You will be blessed in the city and blessed in the field.
- Isa 40:11 : 11 Like a shepherd he tends his flock; he gathers up the lambs with his arm; he carries them close to his heart; he leads the ewes along.
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- Mark 9:36-372 verses86%
36 He took a little child and had him stand among them. Taking him in his arms, he said to them,
37 “Whoever welcomes one of these little children in my name welcomes me, and whoever welcomes me does not welcome me but the one who sent me.”
- Matt 19:13-153 verses84%
13 Jesus and Little Children Then little children were brought to him for him to lay his hands on them and pray. But the disciples scolded those who brought them.
14 But Jesus said,“Let the little children come to me and do not try to stop them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.”
15 And he placed his hands on them and went on his way.
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28 Simeon took him in his arms and blessed God, saying,
- Mark 10:13-153 verses80%
13 Jesus and Little Children Now people were bringing little children to him for him to touch, but the disciples scolded those who brought them.
14 But when Jesus saw this, he was indignant and said to them,“Let the little children come to me and do not try to stop them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these.
15 I tell you the truth, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God like a child will never enter it.”
- Luke 18:15-173 verses79%
15 Jesus and Little Children Now people were even bringing their babies to him for him to touch. But when the disciples saw it, they began to scold those who brought them.
16 But Jesus called for the children, saying,“Let the little children come to me and do not try to stop them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these.
17 I tell you the truth, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God like a child will never enter it.”
- Matt 18:2-54 verses78%
2 He called a child, had him stand among them,
3 and said,“I tell you the truth, unless you turn around and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven!
4 Whoever then humbles himself like this little child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven.
5 And whoever welcomes a child like this in my name welcomes me.
- Luke 24:50-512 verses78%
50 Jesus’ Departure Then Jesus led them out as far as Bethany, and lifting up his hands, he blessed them.
51 Now during the blessing he departed and was taken up into heaven.
- Luke 9:47-482 verses75%
47 But when Jesus discerned their innermost thoughts, he took a child, had him stand by his side,
48 and said to them,“Whoever welcomes this child in my name welcomes me, and whoever welcomes me welcomes the one who sent me, for the one who is least among you all is the one who is great.”
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17 The Rich Man Now as Jesus was starting out on his way, someone ran up to him, fell on his knees, and said,“Good teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?”
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27 But Jesus gently took his hand and raised him to his feet, and he stood up.
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46 Then they took hold of him and arrested him.
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16 Then he took the five loaves and the two fish, and looking up to heaven he gave thanks and broke them. He gave them to the disciples to set before the crowd.
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18 “Bring them here to me,” he replied.
19 Then he instructed the crowds to sit down on the grass. He took the five loaves and two fish, and looking up to heaven he gave thanks and broke the loaves. He gave them to the disciples, who in turn gave them to the crowds.
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17 Third Prediction of Jesus’ Death and Resurrection As Jesus was going up to Jerusalem, he took the twelve aside privately and said to them on the way,
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10 The Parable of the Lost Sheep“See that you do not disdain one of these little ones. For I tell you that their angels in heaven always see the face of my Father in heaven.
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40 As the sun was setting, all those who had any relatives sick with various diseases brought them to Jesus. He placed his hands on every one of them and healed them.
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29 Healing Many Others When he left there, Jesus went along the Sea of Galilee. Then he went up a mountain, where he sat down.
30 Then large crowds came to him bringing with them the lame, blind, crippled, mute, and many others. They laid them at his feet, and he healed them.
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41 Then, gently taking the child by the hand, he said to her,“Talitha koum,” which means,“Little girl, I say to you, get up.”
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15 But when the chief priests and the experts in the law saw the wonderful things he did and heard the children crying out in the temple courts,“Hosanna to the Son of David,” they became indignant
16 and said to him,“Do you hear what they are saying?” Jesus said to them,“Yes. Have you never read,‘Out of the mouths of children and nursing infants you have prepared praise for yourself’?”
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9 But Jesus met them, saying,“Greetings!” They came to him, held on to his feet and worshiped him.
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7 But Jesus came and touched them.“Get up,” he said.“Do not be afraid.”
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21 On that same occasion Jesus rejoiced in the Holy Spirit and said,“I praise you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because you have hidden these things from the wise and intelligent, and revealed them to little children. Yes, Father, for this was your gracious will.
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19 After the Lord Jesus had spoken to them, he was taken up into heaven and sat down at the right hand of God.
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20 Then he looked up at his disciples and said:“Blessed are you who are poor, for the kingdom of God belongs to you.
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23 Then Jesus turned to his disciples and said privately,“Blessed are the eyes that see what you see!
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32 They brought to him a deaf man who had difficulty speaking, and they asked him to place his hands on him.
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6 Then he directed the crowd to sit down on the ground. After he took the seven loaves and gave thanks, he broke them and began giving them to the disciples to serve. So they served the crowd.
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2 The Transfiguration Six days later Jesus took with him Peter, James, and John and led them alone up a high mountain privately. And he was transfigured before them,
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13 Joseph positioned them; he put Ephraim on his right hand across from Israel’s left hand, and Manasseh on his left hand across from Israel’s right hand. Then Joseph brought them closer to his father.
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32 Third Prediction of Jesus’ Death and Resurrection They were on the way, going up to Jerusalem. Jesus was going ahead of them, and they were amazed, but those who followed were afraid. He took the twelve aside again and began to tell them what was going to happen to him.
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54 But Jesus gently took her by the hand and said,“Child, get up.”
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14 The Disciples’ Failure to Heal When they came to the crowd, a man came to him, knelt before him,
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3 So Jesus went on up the mountainside and sat down there with his disciples.
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34 Moved with compassion, Jesus touched their eyes. Immediately they received their sight and followed him.
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23 He took the blind man by the hand and brought him outside of the village. Then he spit on his eyes, placed his hands on his eyes and asked,“Do you see anything?”