Apr. 19, 2026

Mark 9:36-37, 42

Mar 9:36  He took a little child whom he placed among them. Taking the child in his arms, he said to them, Mar 9:37  "Whoever welcomes one of these little children in my name welcomes me; and whoever welcomes me does not welcome me but the one who sent me." 

Mar 9:42  "If anyone causes one of these little ones—those who believe in me—to stumble, it would be better for them if a large millstone were hung around their neck and they were thrown into the sea.

Mark 10:13-16

Mar 10:13  People were bringing little children to Jesus for him to place his hands on them, but the disciples rebuked them. 

Mar 10:14  When Jesus saw this, he was indignant. He said to them, "Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these. 

Mar 10:15  Truly I tell you, anyone who will not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it." 

Mar 10:16  And he took the children in his arms, placed his hands on them and blessed them.