In Mark 9:39, Jesus rebukes disciples for stopping a man casting out demons — a parallel to them hindering children here.

In Matthew 19:13-15, the identical event of children brought to Jesus shows his welcome and blessing, paralleling Mark's account.

In Luke 18:15, the same episode with infants being brought to Jesus is recorded, highlighting Jesus' open acceptance of children.

Luke 18:16 parallels this event almost verbatim — Jesus welcomes children despite rebukes.

In 2 Kings 4:27, Gehazi tries to push away the Shunammite, but Elisha says 'let her alone' — similar to Jesus' 'let the children come'.

Luke 9:49 records disciples trying to stop an exorcist — mirroring their hindering of children in Mark 10:13.

Exodus 10:9-11 shows Moses insisting children join worship — Pharaoh excludes them; Jesus also insists children come.

Deuteronomy 31:12 commands gathering children to hear the law — Jesus similarly includes children in his presence.

Deuteronomy 31:13 says children who do not know will learn to fear God — Jesus welcomes such little ones.

Joel 2:16 calls for gathering even nursing infants in repentance — Jesus also values the youngest coming to him.