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Mark 10:16
Mark 10:16 is verse 16 of Mark chapter 10, shown here in the Berean Standard Bible.
Berean Standard Bible
And He took the children in His arms, placed His hands on them, and blessed them.
King James Version
And he took them up in his arms, put his hands upon them, and blessed them.
World English Bible
He took them in his arms and blessed them, laying his hands on them.
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Mark 10:14–18 · Berean Standard Bible
14 But when Jesus saw this, He was indignant and told them, “Let the little children come to Me, and do not hinder them! For the kingdom of God belongs to such as these.
15 Truly I tell you, anyone who does not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it.”
16 And He took the children in His arms, placed His hands on them, and blessed them.
17 As Jesus started on His way, a man ran up and knelt before Him. “Good Teacher,” he asked, “what must I do to inherit eternal life?”
18 “Why do you call Me good?” Jesus replied. “No one is good except God alone.
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Cross-references
The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge lists these related verses. Scripture text comes from the Berean Standard Bible.
Genesis 48:14But Israel stretched out his right hand and put it on the head of Ephraim, the younger; and crossing his hands, he put his left on Manasseh’s head, although Manasseh was the firstborn.
Genesis 48:15Then 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 to this day,
Genesis 48:16the angel who has redeemed me from all harm— may He bless these boys. And may they be called by my name and the names of my fathers Abraham and Isaac, and may they grow into a multitude upon the earth.”
Deuteronomy 28:3You will be blessed in the city and blessed in the country.
Isaiah 40:11He tends His flock like a shepherd; He gathers the lambs in His arms and carries them close to His heart. He gently leads the nursing ewes.
Luke 2:28Simeon took Him in his arms and blessed God, saying:
Luke 2:29“Sovereign Lord, as You have promised, You now dismiss Your servant in peace.
Luke 2:30For my eyes have seen Your salvation,
Luke 2:31which You have prepared in the sight of all people,
Luke 2:32a light for revelation to the Gentiles, and for glory to Your people Israel.”
Luke 2:33The Child’s father and mother were amazed at what was spoken about Him.
Luke 2:34Then Simeon blessed them and said to His mother Mary: “Behold, this Child is appointed to cause the rise and fall of many in Israel, and to be a sign that will be spoken against,
Luke 24:50When Jesus had led them out as far as Bethany, He lifted up His hands and blessed them.
Luke 24:51While He was blessing them, He left them and was carried up into heaven.
John 21:15When they had finished eating, Jesus asked Simon Peter, “Simon son of John, do you love Me more than these?” “Yes, Lord,” he answered, “You know I love You.” Jesus replied, “Feed My lambs.”
John 21:16Jesus asked a second time, “Simon son of John, do you love Me?” “Yes, Lord,” he answered, “You know I love You.” Jesus told him, “Shepherd My sheep.”
John 21:17Jesus asked a third time, “Simon son of John, do you love Me?” Peter was deeply hurt that Jesus had asked him a third time, “Do you love Me?” “Lord, You know all things,” he replied. “You know I love You.” Jesus said to him, “Feed My sheep.