Mark 10:16

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“And He took the children in His arms, placed His hands on them, and blessed them.”

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BSBPD

“And He took the children in His arms, placed His hands on them, and blessed them.”

Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)
KJVPD

“And he took them up in his arms, put his hands upon them, and blessed them.”

King James Version · Public Domain
ASVPD

“And he took them in his arms, and blessed them, laying his hands upon them.”

American Standard Version · Public Domain
YLTPD

“and having taken them in his arms, having put <FI>his<Fi> hands upon them, he was blessing them.”

Young's Literal Translation · Public Domain
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Cross references

Other passages that echo Mark 10:16 — 7 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  1. 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.
  2. Deuteronomy 28:3You will be blessed in the city and blessed in the country.
  3. 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.
  4. Mark 9:36Then He had a little child stand among them. Taking the child in His arms, He said to them,
  5. Luke 2:28Simeon took Him in his arms and blessed God, saying:
  6. Luke 24:50When Jesus had led them out as far as Bethany, He lifted up His hands and blessed them.
  7. 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.”

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