24 occurrences

'Little Child' in the Bible

He called to him a little child, and put him in the midst of them,

Then little children were brought to him that he might put his hands on them and pray, but the disciples rebuked them.

And he took a little child, and put him in the midst of them. And taking him in his arms, he said to them,

But when Jesus saw it, he was indignant and said to them, "Let the little children come to me; and do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of God.

Truly, I say to you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will not enter it."

Jesus, perceiving the thought of their heart, took a little child and set him by him,

and said to them, "Whoever receives this little child in my name receives me, and whoever receives me receives him who sent me. For he who is least among you all is the one who is great."

But Jesus called them to him and said, "Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them; for to such belongs the kingdom of God.

Truly, I say to you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will not enter it."

Little children, I shall be with you a little while longer. You will seek me; and as I said to the Jews, 'Where I am going, you cannot come,' so now I say to you.

I wrote to you, little children, because you have known the Father. I wrote to you, fathers, because you have known him who is from the beginning. I wrote to you, young men, because you are strong, and the word of God abides in you, and you have overcome the evil one.

And now, little children, abide in him, so that when he appears we may have confidence and not be ashamed before him at his coming.