World English Bible

Matthew 19:15

“He laid his hands on them, and departed from there.”

Verse in context — Matthew 19

Then little children were brought to him, that he should lay his hands on them and pray; and the disciples rebuked them.

But Jesus said, "Allow the little children, and don't forbid them to come to me; for the Kingdom of Heaven belongs to ones like these.

He laid his hands on them, and departed from there.

Behold, one came to him and said, "Good teacher, what good thing shall I do, that I may have eternal life?

He said to him, "Why do you call me good? No one is good but one, that is, God. But if you want to enter into life, keep the commandments.

Jesus as the promised Messiah, fulfilling Old Testament prophecy.