Matthew 19:13 asv — Then were there brought unto him little children, that he should lay his hands on them, and pray: and the disciples reb…

American Standard Version

"Then were there brought unto him little children, that he should lay his hands on them, and pray: and the disciples rebuked them. "

— Matthew 19:13, American Standard Version

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Matthew 19 — Context

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The disciples say unto him, If the case of the man is so with his wife, it is not expedient to marry.

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But he said unto them, Not all men can receive this saying, but they to whom it is given.

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For there are eunuchs, that were so born from their mother’s womb: and there are eunuchs, that were made eunuchs by men: and there are eunuchs, that made themselves eunuchs for the kingdom of heaven’s sake. He that is able to receive it, let him receive it.

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Then were there brought unto him little children, that he should lay his hands on them, and pray: and the disciples rebuked them.

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But Jesus said, Suffer the little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for to such belongeth the kingdom of heaven.

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And he laid his hands on them, and departed thence.

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And behold, one came to him and said, Teacher, what good thing shall I do, that I may have eternal life?

Matthew 19:13 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 19:13 say?
Matthew 19:13 in the American Standard Version reads: “Then were there brought unto him little children, that he should lay his hands on them, and pray: and the disciples rebuked them. ”
Where is Matthew 19:13 in the Bible?
Matthew 19:13 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 19, verse 13.
Who wrote Matthew?
Matthew is traditionally attributed to Matthew (Levi), tax-collector turned apostle. It was written c. AD 50–70.
What is the book of Matthew about?
Matthew presents Jesus as the long-awaited Jewish Messiah — son of David, son of Abraham, fulfillment of the Law and the Prophets. Structured around five great teaching blocks including the Sermon on the Mount, it ends with the risen King commissioning his disciples to make disciples of all nations.
What are the major themes of Matthew?
Matthew explores themes including Kingdom of Heaven, Messiah, Fulfillment, Discipleship, Great Commission. These themes shape the meaning and context of Matthew 19:13.
What translation should I read Matthew 19:13 in?
Matthew 19:13 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 Matthew 19:13?
Matthew 19:13 reads (ASV): “Then were there brought unto him little children, that he should lay his hands on them, and pray: and the disciples rebuked 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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