ESV Reformation Study Bible – Mark 10:14
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Mark 10:14

10:14 do not hinder them. Jesus is expressing the typical Old Testament notion of covenant solidarity. These small children belong in the kingdom, initially because of the faith of their parents, though they must exercise faith personally as soon as they can. Small children model true believers who know they have nothing to bring and everything to receive (v. 15).