Why did Jesus not notice what the disciples were doing from the beginning?
Mark 10:14 (ESV)
14But when Jesus saw it, he was indignant and said to them,“Let the children come to me; do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of God.
There were probably one or two disciples near the door of the house while Jesus was inside speaking with the others. These disciples turned the parents away. They continued doing so until Jesus noticed what they were doing.
14 But when Jesus saw it, he was indignant and said to them, “Let the children come to me; do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of God.