Jesus and the children. The young ruler refuses to give up his riches. The Lord speaks of the reward of them that leave all for his sake.
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Luke 18:15-30
The Pulpit Commentary on Luke 18:15-30
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commentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Luke 18:1-43EXPOSITIONJoseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryMatthew Henry on Luke 18:15-17None are too little, too young, to be brought to Christ, who knows how to show kindness to those not capable of doing service to him. It is the mind of Christ, that little children should be brought to him. The promise…Matthew HenrycommentaryChrist's Attention to ChildrenCHRIST'S ATTENTION TO CHILDREN. This passage of story we had both in Matthew and Mark; it very fitly follows here after the story of the publican, as a confirmation of the truth which was to be illustrated by that parab…Matthew HenrycommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Luke 18:15And they brought unto him also infants, that he would touch them. Our Lord's noticing children is several times alluded to in the Gospels. There was something evidently in his look and manner which singularly attracted…Joseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Luke 18:15-30The children of the kingdom. During the progress of the King towards Jerusalem, his personal influence and benediction were greatly valued. It would seem that mothers brought their children to him to be blessed, and end…Joseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Luke 18:16But Jesus called them unto him, and said, Suffer little children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God. St. Mark, who gives us here the memories of a faithful eye-witness—St. Peter—reco…Joseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Luke 18:17Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child shall in no wise enter therein. Jesus here reminds men that if they hope to enter the kingdom, it must be in the spirit of children, who never think of pu…Joseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Luke 18:17The child of man and the kingdom of God. Jesus Christ not only opened the gate of his kingdom to the little child as he opened his arms to the little children whom the mothers of Judah brought to him; he also took the l…Joseph S. Exell and contributors