Mark 9:36-37
“And he took a child, and set him in the midst of them: and when he had taken him in his arms, he said unto them, Whosoever shall receive one of such children in my name, receiveth me: and whosoever shall receive me, receiveth not me, but him that sent me.”

What does Mark 9:36-37 mean?
Mark 9:36-37 (King James Version) says, "And he took a child, and set him in the midst of them: and when he had taken him in his arms, he said unto them, Whosoever shall receive one of such children in my name, receiveth me: and whosoever shall receive me, receiveth not me, but…
Read full commentaryDevotionalThe Heart of Humility: Embracing the 'Little Ones'
In the Gospel of Mark, chapter 9, verses 36 and 37, Jesus gives us a profound lesson in humility and the value of the least among us. The King James Version reads: "Then he took a little child and set him in the midst of them: and when he had taken him in his arms, he said unto…
Read devotionalPrayerA Prayer for the Heart of a Child
Heavenly Father, I come before You, filled with gratitude for Your Word, especially for the teachings of Your Son, Jesus Christ. As I reflect on the profound truth captured in Mark 9:36-37, I acknowledge the depth of Your insight and wisdom. You taught us to look to the little…
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