| Barnes' Notes on the Bible See the notes at Matthew 19:13-15. Mark 10:13 Should touch them - That is, should lay his hands on them, and pray for them, and bless them. Compare Matthew 19:13. It was common to lay the hands on the head of a person for whom a blessing was asked. See the case of Jacob, Genesis 48:14.
Clarke's Commentary on the BibleAnd they brought young children - See on Matthew 19:13-15 (note).
Gill's Exposition of the Entire BibleAnd they brought young children to him,.... The parents, or friends, or nurses of the children in those parts, having heard of the fame of Jesus; and having entertained an high opinion of him, as a great prophet, and a holy, good man, brought their children in their arms, or hands, that he should touch them; as he did when he healed diseased persons, as these might be, though not expressed: and his disciples rebuked those that brought them; See Gill on Matthew 19:13.
Vincent's Word StudiesThey brought (προσέφερον) Imperfect tense; they were bringing, as he went on his way. Similarly, were rebuking, as they were successively brought.
Geneva Study Bible{2} And they brought young children to him, that he should touch them: and his disciples rebuked those that brought them. (2) God in his goodness is concerned not only for the parents, but the children as well: and therefore he blesses them. (Ed.)
People's New Testament 10:13-16 They brought young children to him. See notes on Mt 19:13-15. Compare Lu 18:15-17. See also notes on Mt 18:3-4.
Wesley's Notes 10:13 Mt 19:13.
Scofield Reference NotesMargin young little. Cf. Mt 5:16
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible CommentaryMr 10:13-16. Little Children Brought to Christ. ( = Mt 19:13-15; Lu 18:15-17). See on [1472]Lu 18:15-17.
Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary10:13-16 Some parents or nurses brought little children to Christ, that he should touch them, in token of his blessing them. It does not appear that they needed bodily cures, nor were they capable of being taught: but those who had the care of them believed that Christ's blessing would do their souls good; therefore they brought them to him. Jesus ordered that they should be brought to him, and that nothing should be said or done to hinder it. Children should be directed to the Saviour as soon as they are able to understand his words. Also, we must receive the kingdom of God as little children; we must stand affected to Christ and his grace, as little children to their parents, nurses, and teachers. | 
