Mark 10:14

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But when Jesus saw it, he was much displeased, and said unto them, Suffer the little children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God.

Original Language Analysis

ἰδὼν saw G1492
ἰδὼν saw
Strong's: G1492
Word #: 1 of 26
used only in certain past tenses, the others being borrowed from the equivalent g3700 and g3708; properly, to see (literally or figuratively); by impl
δὲ But G1161
δὲ But
Strong's: G1161
Word #: 2 of 26
but, and, etc
ὁ G3588
ὁ
Strong's: G3588
Word #: 3 of 26
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
Ἰησοῦς when Jesus G2424
Ἰησοῦς when Jesus
Strong's: G2424
Word #: 4 of 26
jesus (i.e., jehoshua), the name of our lord and two (three) other israelites
ἠγανάκτησεν it he was much displeased G23
ἠγανάκτησεν it he was much displeased
Strong's: G23
Word #: 5 of 26
to be greatly afflicted, i.e., (figuratively) indignant
καὶ and G2532
καὶ and
Strong's: G2532
Word #: 6 of 26
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
εἶπεν said G2036
εἶπεν said
Strong's: G2036
Word #: 7 of 26
to speak or say (by word or writing)
αὐτά them G846
αὐτά them
Strong's: G846
Word #: 8 of 26
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative g1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
Ἄφετε Suffer G863
Ἄφετε Suffer
Strong's: G863
Word #: 9 of 26
to send forth, in various applications (as follow)
τὰ G3588
τὰ
Strong's: G3588
Word #: 10 of 26
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
παιδία the little children G3813
παιδία the little children
Strong's: G3813
Word #: 11 of 26
a childling (of either sex), i.e., (properly), an infant, or (by extension) a half-grown boy or girl; figuratively, an immature christian
ἔρχεσθαι to come G2064
ἔρχεσθαι to come
Strong's: G2064
Word #: 12 of 26
to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
πρός unto G4314
πρός unto
Strong's: G4314
Word #: 13 of 26
a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e., toward (with the genitive case, the side of, i.e., pertaining to; with the dative case, by the side of,
με me G3165
με me
Strong's: G3165
Word #: 14 of 26
me
καὶ and G2532
καὶ and
Strong's: G2532
Word #: 15 of 26
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
μὴ not G3361
μὴ not
Strong's: G3361
Word #: 16 of 26
(adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas g3756 expects an affirmative one)) whether
κωλύετε forbid G2967
κωλύετε forbid
Strong's: G2967
Word #: 17 of 26
to estop, i.e., prevent (by word or act)
αὐτά them G846
αὐτά them
Strong's: G846
Word #: 18 of 26
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative g1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
τῶν G3588
τῶν
Strong's: G3588
Word #: 19 of 26
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
γὰρ for G1063
γὰρ for
Strong's: G1063
Word #: 20 of 26
properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
τοιούτων of such G5108
τοιούτων of such
Strong's: G5108
Word #: 21 of 26
truly this, i.e., of this sort (to denote character or individuality)
ἐστὶν is G2076
ἐστὶν is
Strong's: G2076
Word #: 22 of 26
he (she or it) is; also (with neuter plural) they are
ἡ G3588
ἡ
Strong's: G3588
Word #: 23 of 26
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
βασιλεία the kingdom G932
βασιλεία the kingdom
Strong's: G932
Word #: 24 of 26
properly, royalty, i.e., (abstractly) rule, or (concretely) a realm (literally or figuratively)
τοῦ G3588
τοῦ
Strong's: G3588
Word #: 25 of 26
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
θεοῦ of God G2316
θεοῦ of God
Strong's: G2316
Word #: 26 of 26
a deity, especially (with g3588) the supreme divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; exceedingly (by hebraism)

Analysis & Commentary

When Jesus saw it he was much displeased and said unto them Suffer little children to come unto me and forbid them not for of such is kingdom of God. Saw it eidōn observed. Much displeased ēganaktēsen angered indignant. Said eipen. Suffer aphete permit allow. Little children paidia young children. Come elthein approach. Unto me pros eme to Jesus. Forbid kōluete hinder prevent. Of such toioutōn such as these. Kingdom of God basileia tou theou. Children welcomed blessed. Disciples rebuked for hindrance. Childlike faith humility receptivity required for kingdom. Not that children automatically saved but exemplify qualities needed. Reformed theology affirms covenant children promise to believers families but emphasizes necessity of personal faith. Infant baptism or believer baptism debate.

Historical Context

Context disciples rebuked parents bringing children. Jesus indignant at disciples. Children not interruptions or inferior. Welcomed blessed. Old Testament valued children as blessings. Jesus elevates children in culture that marginalized them. Childlike humility trust dependence contrasts with adult pride self-sufficiency. Kingdom requires becoming like little child. Early church baptized infants (some traditions) or believers only (other traditions). Debate continues. All agree children are valued welcomed taught gospel. Modern church should prioritize children ministry next generation discipleship family ministry.

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