Matthew 19:15 bbe — And he put his hands on them, and went away.

Bible in Basic English

"And he put his hands on them, and went away."

— Matthew 19:15, Bible in Basic English

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Matthew 19 — Context

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For there are men who, from birth, were without sex: and there are some who were made so by men: and there are others who have made themselves so for the kingdom of heaven. He who is able to take it, let him take it.

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Then some people took little children to him, so that he might put his hands on them in blessing: and the disciples said sharp words to them.

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But Jesus said, Let the little ones come to me, and do not keep them away: for of such is the kingdom of heaven.

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And he put his hands on them, and went away.

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And one came to him and said, Master, what good thing have I to do, so that I may have eternal life?

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And he said to him, Why are you questioning me about what is good? One there is who is good: but if you have a desire to go into life, keep the rules of the law.

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He says to him, Which? And Jesus said, Do not put anyone to death, Do not be untrue in married life, Do not take what is not yours, Do not give false witness,

Matthew 19:15 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 19:15 say?
Matthew 19:15 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And he put his hands on them, and went away.”
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 (BBE): “And he put his hands on them, and went away.” 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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