66 Bible Verses about Children
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Then said Jesus, Permit little children, and hinder them not from coming to me; for of such is the kingdom of heaven.
and said, Verily I say unto you, Except ye be changed and be as little children, ye shall in no wise enter into the kingdom of heaven.
When I was a child, I spake as a child, I thought as a child, I reasoned as a child: but when I grew a man, I put away childish things.
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Children » Who are the children of God
He that overcometh shall inherit all things, and I will be to him a God, and he shall be to me a son.
But love your enemies, and do good and lend, hoping for nothing in return: and your reward shall be great, and ye shall be the children of the Most High; for he is kind unto the unthankful and to the wicked.
Nay but, O man, who art thou that disputest against God? Shall the thing fashioned say to him that fashioned it, Why hast thou made me thus? Hath not the potter power over the clay, from the same mass to make one vessel for an honourable use, and another for a dishonourable? But what if God, willing to display his wrath, and to make known what is possible with him, hath borne with much long-suffering the vessels of wrath fitted for perdition: read more.
and that he might make known the riches of his glory upon the vessels of mercy which he had before prepared for glory: even us, whom he hath called, not only out of the Jews, but out of the Gentiles? As also he saith in Hosea, "I will call her which was not my people, my people; and her which was not beloved, beloved. And it shall be in the place where it was said unto them, ye are not my people; there shall they be called the sons of the living God."
For as I walked about, and attentively viewed the objects of your worship, I found even an altar on which was this inscription, TO THE UNKNOWN GOD. Whom therefore you in ignorance adore, him I preach unto you. The God who created the world, and all things in it, he that is Lord of heaven and earth, dwelleth not in temples of man's construction; nor is he served by human hands, as if he needed any creature, himself imparting to all beings life, and breath, and all things. read more.
And hath made from one man's blood all the nations of mankind, to dwell upon the whole face of the earth, fixing the predetermined periods of their existence, and the boundaries of their several abodes; that they should seek the Lord, if indeed they might haply grope him out, and find him, though truly he is not far from any individual of us: for from him we derive life, and power of motion, and existence; as also some of your own poets have said, "For we are even his offspring." Being then the offspring of God, we ought not to imagine that the Divinity is like to gold, or silver, or stone sculptured by human art or contrivance.
Children » Promises and assurances to
Children » Instruction of
When therefore they had dined, Jesus saith to Simon Peter, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me more than these? He saith to him, Yes, Lord! thou knowest that I love thee. He saith to him, Feed my lambs.
Children » Indulgence of » Instruction of
When therefore they had dined, Jesus saith to Simon Peter, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me more than these? He saith to him, Yes, Lord! thou knowest that I love thee. He saith to him, Feed my lambs.
Children » Involved in guilt of parents
Children » Lambs of the fold » Of God
For ye are all the sons of God through faith in Christ Jesus.
The same spirit beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God.
and not for that nation only, but that he should collect into one body the children of God wherever dispersed.
neither can they die any more: for they are like the angels; and are the children of God, being the children of the resurrection.
Children » The gift of God
Children » Promised to parents » Births foretold
But the angel said unto him, Fear not, Zacharias: for thy prayer is heard; and thy wife Elisabeth shall bring thee a son, and thou shalt call his name John.
Children » Good Children » Good Parents » Births foretold
But the angel said unto him, Fear not, Zacharias: for thy prayer is heard; and thy wife Elisabeth shall bring thee a son, and thou shalt call his name John.
Children » God's care of
Children » Parents, duty to » Partiality toward
Children » Dishonouring parents » Filial obedience encouraged
CHILDREN, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right.
Children » Share benefits of covenant privileges guaranteed to parents
Children » Good Children » Good Parents » Birthright of
lest there be any fornicator, or profane person, as Esau, who for one morsel of bread parted with his birthrights.
Children » Fondness and care of mothers for
But we were gentle in the midst of you, as a nurse cherisheth her own infants. So, tenderly affected towards you, we could with pleasure have imparted to you not the gospel of God only, but our own lives also, because ye were beloved by us.
Children » Grief occasioned by loss of
Children » Present at religious worship
But when the chief priests and scribes saw the marvellous acts which he did, and the children crying out in the temple, and saying, Hosanna to the son of David; they were filled with indignation;
Children » Worship
But when the chief priests and scribes saw the marvellous acts which he did, and the children crying out in the temple, and saying, Hosanna to the son of David; they were filled with indignation;
Children » Death of, as a judgment upon parents » Miracles in behalf of » Healing of
Then Jesus answering said unto her, O woman, great is thy faith! be it unto thee even as thou desirest. And her daughter was cured from that hour.
And Jesus rebuked him, and the devil came out of him; and the child was cured from that hour.
And he said unto her, For this speech, go home, the devil is gone out of thy daughter. And going to her house, she found the devil gone out, and her daughter laid on a couch.
Then said Jesus unto him, This [is the point]: if thou canst believe, all things are possible to him that believeth. And immediately the father of the child said with tears, I believe, Lord! help my unbelief! Then Jesus, seeing that the multitude were running up to him, rebuked the unclean spirit, saying to him, Thou dumb and deaf spirit, I command thee, come out of him, and enter into him no more. read more.
And screaming, and convulsing him violently, it came out: and the child lay as if dead; insomuch that many said, He is dead. But Jesus taking him by the hand, raised him up; and he arose.
for he had an only daughter, about twelve years old, and she was dying: and as he was going, the multitude thronged him. And a woman, who had a flux of blood, for twelve years, who had spent all her substance on physicians, and could not get a cure from any; coming behind him, touched the fringe of his garment; and instantly the flux of her blood stopped. read more.
And Jesus said, Who touched me? And when all denied, Peter, and those who were with him, said, Master, the multitudes throng and press thee, and sayest thou, Who hath touched me? Then said Jesus, Some person hath touched me, for I know that miraculous power is gone out from me. Then the woman seeing she was not hid, came trembling, and falling down before him, declared to him before all the people, for what cause she had touched him; and how she was cured instantaneously. Then he said unto her, Be of good cheer, daughter, thy faith hath made thee well; go in peace. And while he was yet speaking, a person came to the ruler of the synagogue, saying to him, Thy daughter is dead, give the master no further trouble. Then Jesus hearing it, addressed him, saying, Fear not, only believe, and she shall be saved. And entering into the house, he suffered no person to come in, but Peter, and James, and John, and the father and mother of the child. Now all were weeping and lamenting her: and he said, Weep not, she is not dead, but asleep. And they derided him, for they knew that she was dead. And he put them all without, and taking her by the hand, cried, saying, Maid, arise! And her spirit returned, and she immediately arose; and he commanded to give her something to eat. And her parents were struck with amazement. But he enjoined them to tell no man what was done.
Children » Indulgence of » Instructed, examples of
and that from a child thou hast known the sacred writings, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Jesus Christ.
Children » Lambs of the fold » Of the world
Let no man deceive you with vain words: for because of these things, the wrath of God cometh on the children of disobedience.
And the master praised the unjust steward, because he had acted providently: for the children of this world are more provident among their own generation of men, than the children of light.
And Jesus in reply said to them, The children of this world marry, and are given in marriage:
among whom also we all have had our conversation in time past, in the lusts of the flesh, fulfilling the desires of the flesh and of the mind, and were by nature children of wrath, as well as the rest.
for which things the wrath of God cometh upon the children of disobedience;
Children » Correction of
And, ye fathers, exasperate not your children: but educate them in the discipline and admonition of the Lord.
Parents, irritate not your children, lest their spirit be broken.
Children » Mostly nursed by the mothers
Children » Good Children » Good Parents » Good children of wicked men
Children » Punishment of
Children » Promises to special promises to children, examples of » Solicitude for
Children » Precious » Esteemed highly
Then said Jesus, Permit little children, and hinder them not from coming to me; for of such is the kingdom of heaven.
Children » Esteemed highly
Then said Jesus, Permit little children, and hinder them not from coming to me; for of such is the kingdom of heaven.
Children » Were named » From remarkable events
Children » What children should do
CHILDREN, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right.
Children, be obedient to your parents in all things; for this is well-pleasing to the Lord.
Children » Blessing
Children » Wise children
Children » Prosperity of, greatly depended on obedience of parents
Children » Parents, duty to » To teach
Children » Good Children » Good Parents » Adoption of
Children » Inhuman practice of offering to idols
Children » Resignation manifested at loss of
Children » Lambs of the fold » Of the devil
Ye are of your father the devil, and the lusts of your father ye will practise. He was a murderer from the beginning, and stood not fast in the truth, because truth was not in him. When he speaketh a lie, he speaketh what is peculiarly his own: for he is a liar, and the father of it.
By this the children of God are manifestly seen, and the children of the devil. Every one that doth not practise righteousness, is not of God, and he that loveth not his brother.
the field is the world: and the good seed are those who are the children of the kingdom; but the zizane are the children of the wicked one;
said, O thou full of all guile and all mischief, thou child of the devil, thou enemy of all righteousness, wilt thou not cease perverting the strait ways of the Lord?
Children » Weaning of
Children » Death of, as a judgment upon parents » Miracles in behalf of » By jesus
As he was speaking these things to them, behold, there came a ruler, and prostrated himself before him, saying, My daughter hath just now died: but come and lay thine hand upon her, and she shall live.
he saith to them, Retire; for the little girl is not dead, but sleeping. And they derided him. So when the multitude was put out, he went in, and took her by the hand, and the little girl arose. And the fame of it went forth into all that country.
And while he was yet speaking, they came from the ruler of the synagogue's house, saying, Thy daughter is dead; why dost thou trouble the master any further? But Jesus, instantly hearing the account given, said to the ruler of the synagogue, Fear not, only believe. And he permitted no person to follow him, but Peter, and James, and John a brother of James. read more.
And he cometh to the house of the ruler of the synagogue, and seeth the confusion, as they were greatly lamenting and making loud moanings. And entering in he saith, Why make ye this uproar, and weep? the damsel is not dead, but sleepeth. And they derided him; but he thrusting them all out, took the father and the mother of the maiden, and those who were with him, and went in where the damsel was laid out. And taking the hand of the damsel, he saith unto her, Talitha cumi! which is, being interpreted, Damsel, I say unto thee, arise! And immediately the damsel arose and walked about, for she was twelve years old. And they were astonished with vast astonishment.
And when Jesus saw her, he was moved with compassion for her, and said unto her, Weep not. And approaching, he touched the bier: and the bearers stood still; and he said, Young man, I say to thee, Arise. And the dead man sat up, and began to speak: and he delivered him to his mother.
And while he was yet speaking, a person came to the ruler of the synagogue, saying to him, Thy daughter is dead, give the master no further trouble. Then Jesus hearing it, addressed him, saying, Fear not, only believe, and she shall be saved. And entering into the house, he suffered no person to come in, but Peter, and James, and John, and the father and mother of the child. read more.
Now all were weeping and lamenting her: and he said, Weep not, she is not dead, but asleep. And they derided him, for they knew that she was dead. And he put them all without, and taking her by the hand, cried, saying, Maid, arise! And her spirit returned, and she immediately arose; and he commanded to give her something to eat. And her parents were struck with amazement. But he enjoined them to tell no man what was done.
Children » Examples of helpful » Vices of
Children » Parents, duty to » To train
Children » Were named » From circumstances connected with their birth
Children » Prayer in behalf of
Children » Should be » Judiciously trained
And, ye fathers, exasperate not your children: but educate them in the discipline and admonition of the Lord.
Children » Nurses for
At which time Moses was born, and was endued with singular beauty from God, who was brought up three months in the house of his father:
Children » Instances of » Joseph
Children » Were named » Often by God
Children » Power of parents over, during the patriarchal age
Children » Male » Received the blessing of their father before his death
Children » Symbolical of the regenerated
And Jesus calling a little boy, set him in the midst of them, and said, Verily I say unto you, Except ye be changed and be as little children, ye shall in no wise enter into the kingdom of heaven. Whosoever therefore shall humble himself, as this little child, he shall be greatest in the kingdom of heaven. read more.
And whosoever shall receive one such little child in my name, receiveth me. And whosoever shall cause one of these little ones, who believe in me, to stumble, it were better for him that a millstone was hung at his neck, and that he was sunk in the depth of the sea.
Verily I say unto you, Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child, he shall in nowise enter into it.
And taking a little boy, he set him in the midst of them: and taking him in his arms, he said unto them, Whosoever shall receive one of such little children in my name, receiveth me: and whosoever receiveth me, receiveth not me merely, but him that sent me.
Then a dispute sprang up among them, which of them should be the greatest. But Jesus knowing the reasoning of their hearts, took a little boy, and set him by his side, and said unto them, Whosoever shall receive this little child in my name, receiveth me; and whosoever receiveth me, receiveth Him that sent me: for he who is the least among you all, he shall be great.
Children » Amusements of
But to whom shall I resemble this generation? it is like little boys sitting in the places of concourse, and calling to their companions, and saying, We have piped to you, and ye have not danced; we have sung mournful ditties to you, and ye have not beat your breasts.
And the Lord said, To what then shall I compare the men of this generation? and to what are they like? They are like to children sitting in the markets, and calling to each other, and saying, We have played the flute to you, and ye have not danced; we have raised the cry of mourning, and ye have not wept.
Children » Anxiety of the jews for
Children » Destruction of, a punishment
and will dash thee on the ground, and thy children within thee; and will not leave in thee one stone upon another: because thou knewest not the season of thy visitation.
Children » Often given in answer to prayer
But the angel said unto him, Fear not, Zacharias: for thy prayer is heard; and thy wife Elisabeth shall bring thee a son, and thou shalt call his name John.
Children » Sometimes born when parents were old
And Zacharias said to the angel, By what shall I know this? for I am old, and my wife far advanced in her age.
Children » Blessed by jesus
And they brought unto him little children, that he should touch them: but his disciples rebuked those who brought them. But when Jesus saw it, he felt indignation, and said to them, Permit little children to come to me, and hinder them not; for of such is the kingdom of heaven. Verily I say unto you, Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child, he shall in nowise enter into it. read more.
And he took them in his arms, and laying his hand upon them, gave them his benediction.
Then they brought him infants also, that he should touch them: but the disciples, when they saw it, rebuked them. But Jesus calling them to him, said, Permit little children to come to me, and hinder them not for of such is the kingdom of God.
Then were brought to him little children, that he should lay his hands upon them, and pray [for them]: but the disciples rebuked them. Then said Jesus, Permit little children, and hinder them not from coming to me; for of such is the kingdom of heaven. And when he had laid his hands upon them, he departed thence.
Children » Rebellious, punished by the civil power
Children » Sold for debt
but not having wherewithal to pay, his lord ordered him to be sold, and his wife and his children, and all things whatsoever he possessed, and payment to be made.
Children » Were required » To attend to instruction
Children » Counsel of parents to
Children » Foolish children
Children » Promised to the righteous
Children » Tutors and governors for
I am indeed a Jewish man, born in Tarsus of Cilicia, but educated in this city at the feet of Gamaliel, instructed accurately in the law of our fathers, being zealous for God, as ye all are this day:
Wherefore the law was our conductor, as of children, to Christ, that we might be justified by faith.
NOW I affirm, that as long as the heir is an infant, he differeth nothing from a servant, though he be master of all; but is under tutors and trustees until the time fixed by his father.
Children » Often numerous
Children » Parents, duty to » To nurture
And, ye fathers, exasperate not your children: but educate them in the discipline and admonition of the Lord.
Parents, irritate not your children, lest their spirit be broken.
Children » Caused to pass through fire
Children » Rebellious children
Children » Parents, duty to » To control
presiding over his own family with propriety, having his children under subjection with all gravity of behaviour:
Let the deacons be the husbands of one wife, ordering well their children and their own families.
Children » Female » Inherited property in default of sons
Children » Male » If first born, belonged to God and were redeemed
Children » Male » Under the care of tutors, till they came of age
NOW I affirm, that as long as the heir is an infant, he differeth nothing from a servant, though he be master of all; but is under tutors and trustees until the time fixed by his father.
Children » The children of the lord
Every one who is born of God, doth not practise sin, because his seed abideth in him: and he cannot sin, because he is born of God. By this the children of God are manifestly seen, and the children of the devil. Every one that doth not practise righteousness, is not of God, and he that loveth not his brother.
Children » Were required » To submit to discipline
If then we have had the fathers of our flesh for correctors, and reverenced them; shall we not much more be under subjection to the Father of spirits, and live?
Children » Illegitimate » Had no inheritance
Children » Should » Honor the aged
In like manner, ye who are younger persons, be in subjection to your elders: but all of you be subject one to another, and be clothed from head to foot with humility: for God sets himself in opposition to the proud, but he giveth grace to the lowly.
Children » Should » Obey parents
CHILDREN, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right.
Children » Male » Usefully employed
Children » Of God's people, interested in the promises
For the promise is to you, and to your children, and to all that are afar off; even as many as the Lord our God shall call.
Children » Of God's people, holy
For the husband that believeth not is sanctified by the wife, and the wife who believeth not is sanctified by the husband: else indeed your children were unclean, but now are they holy.
Children » Numerous, considered an especial blessing
Children » Weaning of, a time of joy and feasting
Children » Frequently bore the curse of parents
Children » Should » Honor parents
If then we have had the fathers of our flesh for correctors, and reverenced them; shall we not much more be under subjection to the Father of spirits, and live?
Children » Female » Usefully employed
Children » Good » Take care of parents
But ye say, If any man declare to his father or mother, This is a [devoted] gift, which else might have been employed by me for thy advantage;
Children » Who is a child that causes shame
Children » Sometimes devoted their property to avoid supporting parents
But ye say, If any man declare to his father or mother, This is a [devoted] gift, which else might have been employed by me for thy advantage;
But ye affirm, If a man say to his father or mother, it is Corban (that is, a gift), which otherwise might have been advantageous to thee from me; then ye permit him no more to do any thing for his father, or his mother;
Children » Are capable of glorifying God
Children » In answer to prayer » To abraham
Children » Not punished for parents' sake
Children » Figurative
as new-born babes desire earnestly the unadulterated milk of the word, that ye may grow thereby:
When I was a child, I spake as a child, I thought as a child, I reasoned as a child: but when I grew a man, I put away childish things.
Brethren, be not children in your minds: though in naughtiness be ye children, but in your minds be men complete.
Children » Are a gift from God
Children » Good Children » Good Parents » The boy jesus
And he said unto them, Wherefore did ye seek me? did you not know, that I must be occupied with my Father's affairs?
recalling to my memory the unfeigned faith which was in thee, which dwelt first in thy grandmother Lois, and in thy mother Eunice; and I am persuaded that [it is] in thee also.
Children » An heritage from the lord
Children » Christ was an example to
And he went down with them, and came to Nazareth, and was in subjection to them: though his mother preserved all these sayings in her heart.
When Jesus then beheld his mother, and the disciple whom he loved, standing by, he saith to his mother, Woman, behold thy son! Then saith he to the disciple, Behold thy mother! And from that hour the disciple took her unto his own home.
Children » Sacrificed
Children » Instances of » David
Children » Good » Make their parents' hearts glad
Children » Treatment of, at birth
And she brought forth a son, her first-born, and wrapped him in swaddling-clothes, and laid him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.
And this shall be a sign for you; Ye shall find the babe in swaddling-clothes, lying in a manger.
Children » Were named » After relatives
And it came to pass, on the eighth day they came to circumcise the child; and they called him after the name of his father, Zacharias.
And they said to her, There is not one among thy relations, who is called by this name.
Children » Should be » Instructed in the ways of God
Children » Wicked » Adrammelech and sharezer
Children » Male » Inherited the possessions of their father
Children » What childhood and youth are
Children » Mode of giving public instruction to
I am indeed a Jewish man, born in Tarsus of Cilicia, but educated in this city at the feet of Gamaliel, instructed accurately in the law of our fathers, being zealous for God, as ye all are this day:
And it came to pass after three days, they found him in the temple, sitting in the midst of the doctors, both hearing them and asking them questions.
Children » Named at circumcision
And it came to pass, on the eighth day they came to circumcise the child; and they called him after the name of his father, Zacharias.
And when eight days were fulfilled for circumcising the child, his name also was called JESUS, the name imposed by the angel before he was conceived in the womb.
Children » Parents, duty to » To provide for
Lo! I hold myself ready the third time to come unto you, and I will not burden you; for I seek not yours but you: for the children ought not to lay up treasure for their parents, but the parents for the children.
Children » Instances of » Jehoshaphat
Children » Instances of » Solomon
Children » Good » Shall be blessed
"Honour thy father and mother; (which is the first commandment with a promise;) that it may be well with thee, and that thou mayest be long-lived upon earth."
Children » Who is a wise child
Children » Prayers for » David, for solomon
Children » Dishonouring parents » By stubbornness and sensuality
Children » Dishonouring parents » By lack of respect for
Children » Examples of helpful » A child king
Children » Instances of » Jewish children
Children » Should » Remember God
Children » Bastard, excluded from the privileges of the congregation
If then ye are without correction, of which all are partakers, then are ye bastards, and not children.
Children » Promises to special promises to children, examples of » Reverent children
Children » Special promises to children, examples of » Reverent children
Children » Illegitimate » Excluded from the congregation
Children » Should » Obey God
Children » Of ministers
presiding over his own family with propriety, having his children under subjection with all gravity of behaviour:
if there be a man blameless, the husband of one wife, having children who believe, not under an accusation or debauchery, or disorderly conduct.
Children » Jesus
And the child grew, and became endued with great powers of spirit, filled with wisdom; and the grace of God was upon him.
And it came to pass after three days, they found him in the temple, sitting in the midst of the doctors, both hearing them and asking them questions. And all who heard him, were in a transport of admiration, at his understanding and answers.
Children » Often prayed for
Children » Were required » To respect the aged
Children » Future state of
Then said Jesus, Permit little children, and hinder them not from coming to me; for of such is the kingdom of heaven.
See that ye despise not one of these little ones, for I say unto you, That their angels in heaven continually behold the face of my Father who is in heaven.
Children » Strange children
Children » Circumcised on the eighth day
circumcised the eighth day, of the race of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin, a Hebrew of Hebrews;
Children » Good Children » Good Parents » Timothy
and that from a child thou hast known the sacred writings, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Jesus Christ.
Children » Dishonouring parents » By despising their mother
Children » Dishonouring parents » By cursing their father
Children » Examples of helpful » A boy who waited upon david and jonathan
Children » Indulgence of » Disastrous results of
Children » Instances of » samuel
Children » Not to have » Considered an affliction
Children » Not to have » A reproach in israel
Children » Prayers for » David, for the life of his child
Children » Should » Fear parents
Children » Should » Attend to parental teaching
Children » Should » Fear God
Children » Wicked » Lot's daughters
Children » Wicked » Eli's sons
Children » Male » Birth of, announced to the father by a messenger
Children » Good » Obey parents
Children » What is bound in the heart of a child
Children » Children left to themselves
Children » What children are
Children » Promises to special promises to children, examples of » The commandment with promise
"Honour thy father and mother; (which is the first commandment with a promise;)
Children » Special promises to children, examples of » The commandment with promise
"Honour thy father and mother; (which is the first commandment with a promise;)
Children » Promises to special promises to children, examples of » Obedient children
Children » Special promises to children, examples of » Obedient children
Children » Promises to special promises to children, examples of » Early seekers
Children » Special promises to children, examples of » Early seekers
Children » Good Children » Good Parents » samuel
Children » Dishonouring parents » By disobedience
For men will be self-lovers, money-lovers, boasters, vainglorious, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy,
Children » Examples of helpful » A little maid who aided naaman in securing his health
Children » Examples of helpful » The child samuel assists eli
Children » Lambs of the fold » Precious to the heavenly father
Even so it is not the will of your Father who is in heaven, that one of these little ones perish.
Children » Lambs of the fold » Reward for attention to
And whosoever shall give to one of these little ones, if but a cup of cold water to drink, in the name of a disciple, verily I say unto you, he shall in no wise lose his reward.
Children » Indulgence of » Father of prodigal
and the younger of them said to his father, Father, give me the portion of substance which falls to my share. And he divided with them his fortune. And not many days after, the younger son, collecting his all, travelled into a far distant country, and there dissipated his substance in a life of debauchery.
Children » Indulgence of » Eli
Children » Instances of » Timothy
and that from a child thou hast known the sacred writings, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Jesus Christ.
recalling to my memory the unfeigned faith which was in thee, which dwelt first in thy grandmother Lois, and in thy mother Eunice; and I am persuaded that [it is] in thee also.
Children » Instances of » moses
Children » Prayers for » The father, for the demoniac
Lord, have compassion on my son, for he is a lunatic, and suffers grievously; for oftentimes he falleth into the fire, and often into the water.
Children » Prayers for » Abraham, for ishmael
Children » Should be » Brought early to the house of God
Children » Should be » Brought to Christ
And they brought unto him little children, that he should touch them: but his disciples rebuked those who brought them. But when Jesus saw it, he felt indignation, and said to them, Permit little children to come to me, and hinder them not; for of such is the kingdom of heaven. Verily I say unto you, Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child, he shall in nowise enter into it. read more.
And he took them in his arms, and laying his hand upon them, gave them his benediction.
Children » Should » Not imitate bad parents
Children » Should » Take care of parents
But if any widow has children or grandchildren, let them learn as their first duty to shew their piety towards their own family, and make a grateful return to their progenitors: for this is becoming and acceptable before God.
Children » Children that cause shame
Children » The glory of children
Children » Promises to special promises to children, examples of » Lambs of the flock
Children » Special promises to children, examples of » Lambs of the flock
Children » Indulgence of » samuel
Children » Good Children » Good Parents » Jephthah's daughter
Children » Good Children » Good Parents » isaac
Children » Death of, as a judgment upon parents » David's child by uriah's wife
Children » Death of, as a judgment upon parents » Sons of saul
Children » Death of, as a judgment upon parents » Miracles in behalf of » Raised from the dead by elijah
Children » Love of, for parents » Jesus
When Jesus then beheld his mother, and the disciple whom he loved, standing by, he saith to his mother, Woman, behold thy son! Then saith he to the disciple, Behold thy mother! And from that hour the disciple took her unto his own home.
Children » Lambs of the fold » Carried in Christ's bosom
Children » Illegitimate » Sometimes sent away with gifts
Children » Illegitimate » Not cared for by the father
If then ye are without correction, of which all are partakers, then are ye bastards, and not children.
Children » Were required » To honor their parents
Children » Female » Taken care of by nurses
Children » Treatment of, after birth, noticed
Children » Casting out of weak, &c alluded to
Children » Often wicked and rebellious
Children » Promises to special promises to children, examples of » Forsaken children
Children » Special promises to children, examples of » Forsaken children
Children » Death of, as a judgment upon parents » Miracles in behalf of » By elisha
Children » Death of, as a judgment upon parents » Sons of eli
Children » Dedicated to God in infancy » samuel
Children » In answer to prayer » Rachel
Children » In answer to prayer » Leah
Children » Early piety of » samuel
Children » Illegitimate » Despised by their brethren
Children » Indulgence of » David
Children » Instances of » Judah
Children » Wicked » Children at beth-el
Children » Instance of, leah and rachel
Children » Partiality among, forbidden
Children » Promises to special promises to children, examples of » Little children
But when Jesus saw it, he felt indignation, and said to them, Permit little children to come to me, and hinder them not; for of such is the kingdom of heaven.
Children » Special promises to children, examples of » Little children
But when Jesus saw it, he felt indignation, and said to them, Permit little children to come to me, and hinder them not; for of such is the kingdom of heaven.
Children » Partiality of parents among » Rebekah for jacob
Children » Love of, for parents » Of ruth
Children » In answer to prayer » Hannah
Children » Lambs of the fold » To be nourished by the ministry
When therefore they had dined, Jesus saith to Simon Peter, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me more than these? He saith to him, Yes, Lord! thou knowest that I love thee. He saith to him, Feed my lambs.
Children » Edict to murder » Of herod
Then Herod, perceiving that he was treated delusively by the Magians, was greatly exasperated, and he sent and slew all the male infants, that were in Bethlehem, and in all its territories, from their entering their second year and all under it, according to the time, which he had accurately enquired from the Magians. Then was fulfilled what was spoken by Jeremiah the prophet, saying, "A cry was heard at Ramah, lamentation, and wailing, and bitter moaning, Rachel weeping for her children, and will not be comforted, because they are no more."
Children » Edict to murder » Of jehu
Children » Early piety of » John the baptist
for he shall be great in the sight of the Lord; and he shall never drink wine, nor any intoxicating liquor; and he shall be filled with the Holy Ghost, even from his mother's womb.
And the child grew, and became mighty in spirit, and was in the deserts until the days of his public exhibition to Israel.
Children » Instances of » Josiah
Children » Instances of » isaac
Children » Instances of » Elihu
Children » Instances of » Ruth
Children » Good » Honor the aged
Children » Alienated, ishmael, to gratify sarah
Children » Sold in marriage, law concerning
Children » Bound by covenants of parents
Children » Could demand their portion during father's life
and the younger of them said to his father, Father, give me the portion of substance which falls to my share. And he divided with them his fortune.
Children » Promises to special promises to children, examples of » Children of believers
For the promise is to you, and to your children, and to all that are afar off; even as many as the Lord our God shall call.
Children » Special promises to children, examples of » Children of believers
For the promise is to you, and to your children, and to all that are afar off; even as many as the Lord our God shall call.
Children » Good Children » Good Parents » John the baptist
And the child grew, and became mighty in spirit, and was in the deserts until the days of his public exhibition to Israel.
Children » Dishonouring parents » By failure in providing for
But ye affirm, If a man say to his father or mother, it is Corban (that is, a gift), which otherwise might have been advantageous to thee from me;
Children » Dishonouring parents » By strife in the household
Children » Partiality of parents among » Jacob for joseph
Children » Dedicated to God in infancy » Samson
Children » Examples of helpful » The boy Christ about his father's business
And he said unto them, Wherefore did ye seek me? did you not know, that I must be occupied with my Father's affairs?
Children » Parents, duty to » To love
that they instruct the young women to be discreet, to love their husbands, to love their children,
Children » Early piety of » Jeremiah
Children » Instances of » The israelitish maid, captive in syria
Children » Instances of » Jeremiah
Children » Instances of » Obadiah
Children » Instances of » Abijah
Children » Instances of » Esau
Children » Prayers for » The syrophenician mother
The woman was a Greek, a Syrophenician by birth, and she entreated him that the devil might be cast out of her daughter.
Children » Wicked » Samaritans' descendants
Children » Wicked » Sennacherib's sons
Children » Wicked » Ahaziah
Children » Wicked » Amon
Children » False instruction of
And he said to them, Strangely do ye make void the command of God, that ye may observe your tradition. For Moses said, "Honour thy father and thy mother:" and "he that curseth father or mother, let him assuredly be put to death." But ye affirm, If a man say to his father or mother, it is Corban (that is, a gift), which otherwise might have been advantageous to thee from me; read more.
then ye permit him no more to do any thing for his father, or his mother; abrogating the word of God by the tradition, which ye have transmitted down; and many such like things ye do.
Children » Death of, as a judgment upon parents » Firstborn of egypt
Children » Examples of helpful » The lad who have his lunch to help feed the multitude
There is a little lad here, who hath five barley-loaves, and two small fishes: but these, what are they among so many?
Children » In answer to prayer » isaac
Children » Instances of » Children in the temple
But when the chief priests and scribes saw the marvellous acts which he did, and the children crying out in the temple, and saying, Hosanna to the son of David; they were filled with indignation;
Children » Instances of » Jephthah's daughter
Children » Instances of » Samson
Children » Instances of » Job
Children » Wicked » Abijam
Children » Good » Their obedience to parents is well pleasing to God
Children, be obedient to your parents in all things; for this is well-pleasing to the Lord.
Children » Good » Show love to parents
Children » Good » Know the scriptures
and that from a child thou hast known the sacred writings, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Jesus Christ.
Children » Good » The lord is with
Children » Character of, known by conduct
Children » Minors
NOW I affirm, that as long as the heir is an infant, he differeth nothing from a servant, though he be master of all; but is under tutors and trustees until the time fixed by his father.
Children » In answer to prayer » Zacharias
But the angel said unto him, Fear not, Zacharias: for thy prayer is heard; and thy wife Elisabeth shall bring thee a son, and thou shalt call his name John.
Children » Edict to murder » Of pharaoh
Children » Instances of » Shem and japheth
Children » Instances of » Jesus
Children » Instances of » saul
Children » Instances of » John
And the child grew, and became mighty in spirit, and was in the deserts until the days of his public exhibition to Israel.
Children » Prayers for » Job, for his children
Children » Wicked » Wicked, instances of » Canaan
Children » Wicked » Samuel's sons
Children » Wicked » Adonijah
Children » Wicked » Ishmael
Children » Good » Character of, illustrates conversion
and said, Verily I say unto you, Except ye be changed and be as little children, ye shall in no wise enter into the kingdom of heaven.
Children » Good » Illustrative of a teachable spirit
Whosoever therefore shall humble himself, as this little child, he shall be greatest in the kingdom of heaven.
Children » Good » Partake of the promises of God
For the promise is to you, and to your children, and to all that are afar off; even as many as the Lord our God shall call.
Children » Good » Attend to parental teaching
Children » Taught to walk
Children » Wicked » Absalom
Children » Difference made between male and female, in mosaic law
Home » Children » The gift of God
Home » Children » Present at religious worship
But when the chief priests and scribes saw the marvellous acts which he did, and the children crying out in the temple, and saying, Hosanna to the son of David; they were filled with indignation;
Home » Children » Esteemed highly
Then said Jesus, Permit little children, and hinder them not from coming to me; for of such is the kingdom of heaven.
Israel » Children » Saved » Firstborn » Killed
Praise » Is obligatory upon » Children
and said to him, Hearest thou what these say? Jesus replied to them, Yes; but have ye never read, "That out of the mouths of infants and sucklings thou hast perfected praise?"
Intercessory prayer » Should be offered up for » Children
And lo! a woman of Canaan coming out of these coasts, cried aloud, saying to him, Have mercy on me, Lord, Son of David: my daughter is a grievous demoniac.
Topics on Children
Adult Children
1 Corinthians 14:20Brethren, be not children in your minds: though in naughtiness be ye children, but in your minds be men complete.
Amusements Of Children
Matthew 11:16-17But to whom shall I resemble this generation? it is like little boys sitting in the places of concourse, and calling to their companions,
Bad Children
1 Peter 5:5In like manner, ye who are younger persons, be in subjection to your elders: but all of you be subject one to another, and be clothed from head to foot with humility: for God sets himself in opposition to the proud, but he giveth grace to the lowly.
Caring For Children
1 Timothy 5:4But if any widow has children or grandchildren, let them learn as their first duty to shew their piety towards their own family, and make a grateful return to their progenitors: for this is becoming and acceptable before God.
Children And The Kingdom
Matthew 18:3and said, Verily I say unto you, Except ye be changed and be as little children, ye shall in no wise enter into the kingdom of heaven.
Children Being A Blessing
Luke 2:23as it is written in the law of the Lord, Every male child, that openeth the womb, shall be called holy to the Lord;
Children Blessed
1 Corinthians 7:14For the husband that believeth not is sanctified by the wife, and the wife who believeth not is sanctified by the husband: else indeed your children were unclean, but now are they holy.
Children In The Faith
1 Timothy 1:2to Timothy, my genuine son in faith: grace, mercy, and peace from God our Father, and Christ Jesus our Lord.
Children In The Miracles Of Jesus Christ
Matthew 9:18As he was speaking these things to them, behold, there came a ruler, and prostrated himself before him, saying, My daughter hath just now died: but come and lay thine hand upon her, and she shall live.
Children Of Abraham
Galatians 3:16But to Abraham were the promises spoken, and to his seed. He saith not, To seeds, as unto many persons; but as to an individual, and to thy seed, which is Christ.
Children Of Evil
Acts 13:10said, O thou full of all guile and all mischief, thou child of the devil, thou enemy of all righteousness, wilt thou not cease perverting the strait ways of the Lord?
Children Of God
Galatians 3:26For ye are all the sons of God through faith in Christ Jesus.
Children Of The Devil
Acts 13:10said, O thou full of all guile and all mischief, thou child of the devil, thou enemy of all righteousness, wilt thou not cease perverting the strait ways of the Lord?
Children's Protection
1 Peter 1:5who are guarded by the omnipotence of God, through faith to obtain the salvation which is ready to appear at the last time.
Children, A Blessing
Luke 15:23-24and bring hither the stall-fed steer, and kill it; and let us eat, and be joyous.
Children, Attitude to Parents
Ephesians 6:1CHILDREN, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right.
Children, attitudes towards
Matthew 19:13-14Then were brought to him little children, that he should lay his hands upon them, and pray [for them]: but the disciples rebuked them.
Children, Bad Parental Examples
Matthew 14:8And she, being previously urged on by her mother, said, Give me here, in a spacious dish, the head of John the Baptist.
Children, Disciplining
Hebrews 12:7-11If ye patiently endure correction, God carries himself towards you as his children: for who is the son whom the father doth not correct?
Children, examples of
Matthew 1:23"A virgin shall be with child and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Immanuel," which is being interpreted, God with us.
Children, Figurative Sense
Mark 10:24Then his disciples were astonished at these words. But Jesus again addressing them, said unto them, Children, how difficult is it for those who trust in riches to enter into the kingdom of God!
Children, Good Examples Of
Luke 1:80And the child grew, and became mighty in spirit, and was in the deserts until the days of his public exhibition to Israel.
Children, Good Kids
2 Timothy 3:15and that from a child thou hast known the sacred writings, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Jesus Christ.
Children, Good Parental Examples
2 Timothy 1:5recalling to my memory the unfeigned faith which was in thee, which dwelt first in thy grandmother Lois, and in thy mother Eunice; and I am persuaded that [it is] in thee also.
Children, In Jesus Miracles
Matthew 9:18As he was speaking these things to them, behold, there came a ruler, and prostrated himself before him, saying, My daughter hath just now died: but come and lay thine hand upon her, and she shall live.
Children, needs of
Ephesians 6:4And, ye fathers, exasperate not your children: but educate them in the discipline and admonition of the Lord.
Children, Parents Love
Titus 2:4that they instruct the young women to be discreet, to love their husbands, to love their children,
Children, responsibilities to God
Matthew 21:15-16But when the chief priests and scribes saw the marvellous acts which he did, and the children crying out in the temple, and saying, Hosanna to the son of David; they were filled with indignation;
Children, responsibilities to parents
2 Timothy 3:2For men will be self-lovers, money-lovers, boasters, vainglorious, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy,
Children, Ungrateful
Mark 7:11But ye affirm, If a man say to his father or mother, it is Corban (that is, a gift), which otherwise might have been advantageous to thee from me;
Children, With Jesus
Matthew 19:13-14Then were brought to him little children, that he should lay his hands upon them, and pray [for them]: but the disciples rebuked them.
Christians Are Called Children
1 John 3:1-2BEHOLD, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called children of God! therefore the world knoweth us not, because it knew him not.
Dealing With Rebellious Children
Matthew 15:4For God commanded, saying "Honour thy father and thy mother:" and, He that curseth father or mother, let him surely die.
Examples Of Love For Children
Luke 2:41-51And his parents went annually to Jerusalem at the feast of the passover.
Good Children
Matthew 15:26But he answering said, It is not proper to take the children's bread and throw it to the dogs.
Helpful Children
Luke 2:49And he said unto them, Wherefore did ye seek me? did you not know, that I must be occupied with my Father's affairs?
Illegitimate Children
Hebrews 12:8If then ye are without correction, of which all are partakers, then are ye bastards, and not children.
Instruction Of Children
Ephesians 6:4And, ye fathers, exasperate not your children: but educate them in the discipline and admonition of the Lord.
Like Children
Mark 10:15Verily I say unto you, Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child, he shall in nowise enter into it.
Living As God's Children
Matthew 5:9Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.
Love For Children
Titus 2:4that they instruct the young women to be discreet, to love their husbands, to love their children,
Loving Children
1 John 3:18My dear children, let us not love in word and in tongue, but in deed and in truth;
Misleading Children
Matthew 18:6And whosoever shall cause one of these little ones, who believe in me, to stumble, it were better for him that a millstone was hung at his neck, and that he was sunk in the depth of the sea.
Mothers Love For Children
1 Thessalonians 2:7But we were gentle in the midst of you, as a nurse cherisheth her own infants.
Mothers Love For Her Children
Matthew 10:37He that loveth father or mother more than me, is not worthy of me: and he that loveth son or daughter more than me, is not worthy of me.
Parents Duty To Children
Titus 2:4that they instruct the young women to be discreet, to love their husbands, to love their children,
Promises To Children
Acts 2:39For the promise is to you, and to your children, and to all that are afar off; even as many as the Lord our God shall call.
Raising Children
Ephesians 6:4And, ye fathers, exasperate not your children: but educate them in the discipline and admonition of the Lord.
Seven Children
Matthew 22:25Now there were with us seven brothers; and the first marrying, died, and had no offspring, and left his wife to his brother;
The More Children The Better
Mark 10:30who shall not receive an hundred-fold more now, at this very time, houses, and brethren, and sisters, and mothers, and children, and lands, with persecution, and in the world to come life everlasting.
Training Children
Ephesians 6:4And, ye fathers, exasperate not your children: but educate them in the discipline and admonition of the Lord.
