Time after Pentecost · Year B
Proper 22
October 3, 2027
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"Let the little children come to me; do not stop them; for it is to such as these that the kingdom of God belongs." (Mark 10:14)
Jesus answers a test question about divorce by appealing to God's creation intent for marriage, then welcomes and blesses the children brought to him as models of receiving the kingdom.
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Commentary
Commentary on Mark 10:2-16 Working Preacher
The Lutheran seminary exegetical commentary keyed to this exact Year B reading.
Mark 10 Enduring Word · David Guzik
David Guzik's verse by verse evangelical notes on the whole chapter.
Commentaries on Mark 10:2 BibleHub
Stacks classic commentators such as Barnes, Gill, and Ellicott on the divorce question.
Mark 10 Commentary Precept Austin
Verse level study notes gathering multiple evangelical sources.
Coffman's Commentary on Mark 10 StudyLight
A fifth commentary voice on the chapter for comparison.
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