Thematic Bible: Attitude toward children
Thematic Bible
Christ's » Attitude toward children » Friends
And there was one of his disciples reclining on the bosom of Jesus, whom he loved.
And Jesus loved Martha, and her sister, and Lazarus.
Jesus wept. Then said the Jews, See how he loved him I
I no more call you servants; for the servant knows not what his lord does: and I have called you friends; for all which I heard of my Father I made known to you.
Christ's » Attitude toward children » Composure
And having risen, he censured the wind, and said to the sea, Be silent, be constricted. And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm.
And Jesus said to him, Friend, for what comest thou? Then having come near, they put hands upon Jesus, and held him firmly.
Jesus answered, Thou bast no power against me, if it were not given thee from above: therefore he delivering me to thee has greater sin.
Christ's » Attitude toward children » Declared that a childlike spirit is absolutely essential in religion
And said, Truly I say to you, Except ye be turned, and become as young children, ye should not come into the kingdom of the heavens. Whoever, therefore, should be humbled as this young child, the same is the greater in the kingdom of the heavens.
Christ's » Attitude toward children » Promises a reward for kindness to
And whoever should give to drink one of these little ones a cup of cold water only, in the name of a disciple, verily I say to you, he shall not lose his reward.
Christ's » Attitude toward children » Observed the children at play
To what shall I liken this generation I it is like little boys sitting in market-places, and calling to their companions,
Christ's » Attitude toward children » Warned against despising
See that ye despise not one of these little ones; for I say to you, That their messengers in the heavens always behold the face of my Father which is in the heavens.
Verse Concepts
God, Human Descriptions OfBaby dedicationBad ChildrenFace Of GodBeing A KidChildren, attitudes towardsRespect, For Human BeingsSuperiorityHeaven And AngelsChildren, With JesusCaring For ChildrenThose Who Saw GodTaking HeedBelonging To HeavenDealing With Young PeopleDo Not DespiseOur Father In Heaven
Christ's » Attitude toward children » Used a child as an example
Christ's » Attitude toward children » Gentle
As a shepherd he will feed his flock: with his arm he will gather the lambs, and will lift up into his bosom, he will lead those coming up.
Verse Concepts
Christ's » Attitude toward children » Said, suffer the little children to come unto me
And Jesus, having seen, felt pain, and said to them, Permit children to come to me, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God.
Christ's » Attitude toward children » Commanded that they should be fed spiritual food
Then, when they had dined, Jesus says to Simon Peter, Simon of Jonas, lovest thou me more than these? He says to him, Yes, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. He says to him, Feed my lambs.
Christ's » Attitude toward children » Commands reception of
Whoever should receive ones of such young children in my name, receives me: and whoever should receive me, receives not me, but him sending me.