Mark 10:16 kjv — And he took them up in his arms, put his hands upon them, and blessed them.

King James Version

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

— Mark 10:16, King James Version

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Mark 10 — Context

13

And they brought young children to him, that he should touch them: and his disciples rebuked those that brought them.

14

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.

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Verily I say unto you, Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child, he shall not enter therein.

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

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And when he was gone forth into the way, there came one running, and kneeled to him, and asked him, Good Master, what shall I do that I may inherit eternal life?

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And Jesus said unto him, Why callest thou me good? there is none good but one, that is, God.

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Thou knowest the commandments, Do not commit adultery, Do not kill, Do not steal, Do not bear false witness, Defraud not, Honour thy father and mother.

Mark 10:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Mark 10:16 say?
Mark 10:16 in the King James Version reads: “And he took them up in his arms, put his hands upon them, and blessed them.”
Where is Mark 10:16 in the Bible?
Mark 10:16 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Mark, chapter 10, verse 16.
Who wrote Mark?
Mark is traditionally attributed to John Mark, companion of Peter and Paul. Early tradition (Papias, c. AD 130) reports Mark wrote down Peter's preaching. It was written c. AD 55–65.
What is the book of Mark about?
Mark is the shortest, fastest-paced Gospel — "immediately" is its favorite word. It portrays Jesus as the powerful, suffering Servant who acts, heals, casts out demons, and finally gives his life as a ransom for many. The story moves with urgency from Galilee to a cross outside Jerusalem.
What are the major themes of Mark?
Mark explores themes including Servant, Action, Suffering, Discipleship, Cross. These themes shape the meaning and context of Mark 10:16.
What translation should I read Mark 10:16 in?
Mark 10:16 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Mark 10:16?
Mark 10:16 reads (KJV): “And he took them up in his arms, put his hands upon them, and blessed them.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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