Mark 9:37

Coptic Bohairic NT 2006

ϪⲈ ⲪⲎ ⲈⲐⲚⲀϢⲈⲠ ⲞⲨⲀⲒ ⲚⲚⲀⲒⲀⲖⲰⲞⲨⲒ ⲘⲠⲀⲒⲢⲎϮ ⲈⲠⲀⲢⲀⲚ ⲀⲚⲞⲔ ⲠⲈⲦⲈϤϢⲰⲠ ⲘⲘⲞⲒ ⲞⲨⲞϨ ⲪⲎ ⲈⲦϢⲰⲠ ⲘⲘⲞⲒ ⲀⲚⲞⲔ ⲀⲚ ⲠⲈⲦⲈϤϢⲰⲠ ⲘⲘⲞⲒ ⲀⲖⲖⲀ ⲀϤϢⲰⲠ ⲘⲪⲎ ⲈⲦⲀϤⲦⲀⲞⲨⲞⲒ.

What Does This Mean?

Jesus is speaking and saying that welcoming children in His name is like receiving Him, and receiving Him means you are also receiving God the Father who sent Jesus.

Explained for Children

Imagine if you gave a friend your favorite toy because I asked you to. That would be like giving me the toy too! And when you give me something nice, it’s almost like you’re giving it to my mommy and daddy as well.

Historical Background

This verse comes from Mark's Gospel, written around AD 65-70 for Gentile Christians. Jesus is teaching His disciples about humility and the importance of accepting others with grace.

Living It Out Today

In a modern scenario, if you help a young person in need because you believe it’s what Jesus would do, you are living out this verse by showing care through His name.

Topics

• humility
• faith
• salvation
• hope
• forgiveness
• love

Related Verses

• Matthew 18:5
• Luke 9:48
• John 13:20
• Hebrews 13:7
• Isaiah 66:1

Frequently Asked Questions

Why are children emphasized in this verse?

Children symbolize humility and openness. Jesus uses them to teach that welcoming someone with a childlike spirit is equivalent to receiving Him.

Does this apply only to literal children?

While the verse refers to children, it broadly applies to any person we welcome with Christ-like love and humility, regardless of their age.

How does welcoming someone in Jesus' name affect our faith?

Welcoming others in Jesus’ name strengthens our faith by embodying His teachings on love and acceptance, deepening our relationship with Him.

What can we learn from the broader context of Mark 9?

The chapter deals with themes like humility, forgiveness, and the cost of discipleship, emphasizing how these virtues reflect Jesus’ character and mission.