Thematic Bible: Christ and children
Thematic Bible
Christ and children » Declared that a childlike spirit is absolutely essential in religion
and said, Verily I say to you, Unless ye are converted and become as little children, ye will not at all enter into the kingdom of the heavens. Whoever therefore shall humble himself as this little child, he is the greatest in the kingdom of the heavens;
Christ and children » Promises a reward for kindness to
And whosoever shall give to drink to one of these little ones a cup of cold water only, in the name of a disciple, verily I say unto you, he shall in no wise lose his reward.
Christ and children » Observed the children at play
But to whom shall I liken this generation? It is like children sitting in the markets, which, calling to their companions,
Christ and children » Warned against despising
See that ye do not despise one of these little ones; for I say unto you that their angels in the heavens continually behold the face of my Father who is in the heavens.
Verse Concepts
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Christ and children » Used a child as an example
Christ and children » Gentle
He will feed his flock like a shepherd: he will gather the lambs with his arm, and carry them in his bosom; he will gently lead those that give suck.
Verse Concepts
Christ and children » Commanded that they should be fed spiritual food
When therefore they had dined, Jesus says to Simon Peter, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me more than these? He says to him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I am attached to thee. He says to him, Feed my lambs.
Christ and children » Said, suffer the little children to come unto me
But Jesus seeing it, was indignant, and said to them, Suffer the little children to come to me; forbid them not; for of such is the kingdom of God.
Christ and children » Commands reception of
Whosoever shall receive one of such little children in my name, receives me; and whosoever shall receive me, does not receive me, but him who sent me.