Matthew 19:15 asv — And he laid his hands on them, and departed thence.

American Standard Version

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

— Matthew 19:15, American Standard Version

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Matthew 19 — Context

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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?

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And he said unto him, Why askest thou me concerning that which is good? One there is who is good: but if thou wouldest enter into life, keep the commandments.

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He saith unto him, Which? And Jesus said, Thou shalt not kill, Thou shalt not commit adultery, Thou shalt not steal, Thou shalt not bear false witness,

Matthew 19:15 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 19:15 say?
Matthew 19:15 in the American Standard Version reads: “And he laid his hands on them, and departed thence. ”
Where is Matthew 19:15 in the Bible?
Matthew 19:15 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 19, verse 15.
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 19:15.
What translation should I read Matthew 19:15 in?
Matthew 19:15 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 19:15?
Matthew 19:15 reads (ASV): “And he laid his hands on them, and departed thence. ” 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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