And they brought unto him also infants, that he would touch them: but when his disciples saw it, they rebuked them.
People were bringing their babies to Jesus, hoping he'd touch them and bless them. But when his disciples saw what was happening, they told the parents to stop bothering him.
Even Jesus' closest friends didn't get that he had time for the smallest people.
📚 Historical Context
In the time of Jesus, children were often overlooked in ancient Jewish society, where adults prioritized matters they deemed more important, such as religious debates or healings. The disciples rebuked those bringing infants to Jesus, likely because they viewed it as an interruption to his serious ministry, reflecting a cultural attitude that undervalued the young. This event takes place during Jesus' travels and teachings in the Gospels, leading into his affirmation of children's place in the kingdom of God.
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