66 Bible Verses about Children
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"Let the little children come to me, and forbid them not; for it is to the childlike that the kingdom of heaven belongs."
"In solemn truth I tell you that unless you turn and become like little children, you will not even enter the kingdom of heaven.
When I was a child I spoke like a child, felt like a child, thought like a child; now that I am become a man, I have done with childish things.
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Children » Who are the children of God
"But you must love even your enemies and be kind to them, And lend, despairing of no man. Then your reward will be great, And you will be the sons of the Most High; For he is kind even to the ungrateful and to the evil.
"Nay, but who are you, O man, that replies to God? Shall the thing formed say unto him who formed it, "Why did you do me like this?" Or has not the potter power over the clay, to make out of the same lump one vessel for noble, and another for ignoble uses? But what if God, while intending to show forth his wrath, and to make known his power, yet endured, with much long-suffering, vessels of wrath, fitted to destruction? read more.
And what if he thus purposed to make known the riches of his glory upon vessels of mercy, which he had before prepared for glory? Now such are we whom he has called, not only from among the Jews, but also from among the Gentiles. As he also said in Hosea. Those who were not my people I will call "my people," And her "beloved" who was not beloved; And in that very spot where it was told them, "You are not my people," There they shall be called "Sons of the living God."
"For as I was passing along and observing your objects of worship, I found also an altar with this inscription, 'TO AN UNKNOWN GOD.' What you are worshiping in ignorance, this I am proclaiming to you. "The God who made the universe and all things in it, he, being Lord of heaven and earth, does not dwell in temples made with hands, "neither is he served by men's hands, as though he needed anything, since he himself gives to all life and breath and all things. read more.
"He has made of one blood every nation of men to dwell on all the face of the earth, having determined their appointed seasons and the bounds of their habitation, "so that they might seek God, if perhaps they might feel after him and find him, though he is not far from every on of us; "for in him we live and move and have our being; as certain even of your own poets have said, "'For we also are his offspring.' "Since then we are God's offspring, we ought not to imagine that the Godhead is like to gold, or silver, or stone, graven by art and device of man.
Children » Promises and assurances to
Children » Instruction of
When they were through breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, "Simon, son of John, do you love me more than these others do?" "Yes, Lord, you know that you are dear to me." he answered. Jesus said to him, "Feed my lambs."
Children » Indulgence of » Instruction of
When they were through breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, "Simon, son of John, do you love me more than these others do?" "Yes, Lord, you know that you are dear to me." he answered. Jesus said to him, "Feed my lambs."
Children » Involved in guilt of parents
Children » Lambs of the fold » Of God
You are all sons of God through your faith in Jesus Christ.
For his Spirit himself bears witness with our spirit, that we are children of God;
and not in behalf of the nation alone, but in order that he might gather into one the widely scattered children of God.
"For indeed they cannot die any more; they are equal to the angels, and through being sons of the resurrection are sons of God.
Children » The gift of God
Children » Promised to parents » Births foretold
But the Angel said to him. "Do not be afraid, Zachariah, because your petition has been heard, and your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you are to call him John.
Children » Good Children » Good Parents » Births foretold
But the Angel said to him. "Do not be afraid, Zachariah, because your petition has been heard, and your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you are to call him 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
Take care lest there be any fornicator or scorner like Esau among you, who for one meal sold his birthright.
Children » Fondness and care of mothers for
On the contrary I showed myself among you as gentle as a mother, when she tenderly nurses her own children. So in my fond affection it was my joy to give you, not only the gospel of God, but my very life also, because you had become dear to me.
Children » Grief occasioned by loss of
Children » Present at religious worship
But when the chief priests and the Scribes saw the wonderful works he did, and the boys who were shouting in the Temple Courts and saying, "Hosanna to the Son of David!"
Children » Worship
But when the chief priests and the Scribes saw the wonderful works he did, and the boys who were shouting in the Temple Courts and saying, "Hosanna to the Son of David!"
Children » Death of, as a judgment upon parents » Miracles in behalf of » Healing of
Then Jesus answered her. "O woman, great is your faith. It shall be for you even as you desire." And from that hour her daughter was healed.
Then Jesus rebuked the evil spirit, and it came out of him; and the boy was cured from that very hour.
"For that saying of yours, go home," he replied; "the demon has departed from your daughter." So she went home, and found the child lying in her bed and the demon departed.
Jesus said to him. "'If you can'! All things can be for one who believes." The boy's father with a cry said instantly. "I do believe; help my unbelief." And when Jesus saw that a crowd came running together, he rebuked the unclean spirit. "You dumb and deaf spirit," he said, "come out of him, I command you, and never enter him again." read more.
So with a loud shriek it came out, after throwing the boy into convulsion after convulsion. The boy looked like a corpse, so that most of them said that he was dead. But Jesus took him by the hand and lifted him up, and he stood up.
for he had only one daughter, about twelve years of age, and she lay dying. But as he went the crowds continued to press in on him. And a woman who for twelve years had had a hemorrhage, and had spent on doctors all that she had, but none had cured her, came close behind him, and touched the hem of his garment; and instantly the hemorrhage ceased. read more.
"Who is that touched me?" said Jesus and when everybody denied it, Peter said, "Master, the crowds are hemming you in and pressing upon you." But Jesus said: "Some one did touch me; for I perceived that the power was proceeding out of me." Then the woman, who saw that she had not escaped notice, came trembling, and falling down before him, stated before the people for what reason she had touched him, and how she had been instantly healed. "Daughter," he said "your faith has made you well, go on into peace." As he was speaking some one came from the house of the synagogue, saying. "Your daughter is dead! Do not trouble the Master." But Jesus heard and answered. "Have no fear. Only believe, and she shall be restored." So he came to the house, and would not permit anyone to go in with him except Peter and John and James, and the father and Mother of the little girl. The people were weeping and bewailing her, but he said: "Stop your wailing; for she is not dead, but asleep." They began to laugh him to scorn, because they knew well that she was dead. But he took her by the hand and called to her, "Little daughter, rise!" And her spirit returned and instantly she stood up. He bade them to get her some food. Her parents were amazed; but he forbade them to tell any one what had been done.
Children » Indulgence of » Instructed, examples of
and how from a child you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise unto salvation through faith in Christ Jesus.
Children » Lambs of the fold » Of the world
Let no man deceive you with empty arguments, for it is these vices that bring down the wrath of God upon the sons of disobedience;
"And the master praised the unjust steward because he had acted shrewdly; for the sons of this world are in relation to their own generation wiser than the sons of the light.
And among them we all once passed our lives, indulging the passions of our flesh, carrying out the dictates of our senses and temperament, and were by nature the children of wrath like all the rest.
These things are ever bringing down the wrath of God upon the children of disobedience,
Children » Correction of
And you fathers, do not irritate your children, but bring them up in the nature and admonition of the Lord.
Fathers, do not harass your children, lest you make them spiritless.
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
"Let the little children come to me, and forbid them not; for it is to the childlike that the kingdom of heaven belongs."
Children » Esteemed highly
"Let the little children come to me, and forbid them not; for it is to the childlike that the kingdom of heaven belongs."
Children » Were named » From remarkable events
Children » What children should do
Children, obey your parents in the Lord; for this is right.
Children, obey your parents in everything, for this is well pleasing in Christians.
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
"You are of your father, the devil, and you want to do what your father desires. He was a man-slayer from the very beginning; and he has no standing place in the truth, because truth is not in him. Whenever he utters a lie, he speaks from his nature, for he is a liar and the father of lying.
In this the children of God are manifest, and the children of the devil; for every one who does not work righteousness is not a child of God, nor is he who does not love his brother.
"the field is the world; the good seed is the sons of the kingdom; the weeds, the sons of the Evil One.
"O full of all craft and cunning, you son of the devil! You enemy of all goodness! Will you never stop perverting the right ways of the Lord?
Children » Weaning of
Children » Death of, as a judgment upon parents » Miracles in behalf of » By jesus
As he was saying these words to them, a ruler came up and knelt before him, saying. "My daughter has just died; but come, put your hand upon her, and she will live."
"Leave the room, for the little girl is not dead, she is sleeping." And they began laughing at him. When, however, the crowd had been driven out, he went in and took her hand, and the little girl woke up. And the report of this spread throughout that whole region.
While he was still speaking men came from the house of the warden of the synagogue to tell him, "Your daughter is dead, why trouble the Teacher any further?" But Jesus, paying no attention to the remark, said to the warden of the synagogue, "Have no fear, only believe." He would not permit any one to go with him, except Peter and James and John, the brother of James. read more.
As they came to the house of the warden of the synagogue, he gazed upon a tumult, many weeping and wailing shrilly. "Why all this tumult and loud weeping?" he asked. "The child is not dead, but asleep." And they began to laugh him to scorn. Then he put them all outside, took the father and mother of the child and those he brought with him, and entered the room where the child was lying. Then he took the child's hand and said to her, "Talitha, cumi," that is to say, "Little girl, I am speaking to you; arise!" And instantly the little girl stood up, and began to walk, for she was twelve years old, They were at once beside themselves with utter amazement.
A great crowd accompanied her. And when the Lord saw her, he had compassion on her and said to her, "Do not weep." And he came near and touched the bier; the bearer stopped and he said, "Young man, I bid you to rise." And he who was dead sat up and began to speak; and he gave him to his mother.
As he was speaking some one came from the house of the synagogue, saying. "Your daughter is dead! Do not trouble the Master." But Jesus heard and answered. "Have no fear. Only believe, and she shall be restored." So he came to the house, and would not permit anyone to go in with him except Peter and John and James, and the father and Mother of the little girl. read more.
The people were weeping and bewailing her, but he said: "Stop your wailing; for she is not dead, but asleep." They began to laugh him to scorn, because they knew well that she was dead. But he took her by the hand and called to her, "Little daughter, rise!" And her spirit returned and instantly she stood up. He bade them to get her some food. Her parents were amazed; but he forbade them to tell any one what had been 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 you fathers, do not irritate your children, but bring them up in the nature and admonition of the Lord.
Children » Nurses for
"In this time Moses was born, a divinely beautiful child, who was brought up for three months in his father's house.
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
When he had called a little child to him, Jesus set him among them, and answered. "In solemn truth I tell you that unless you turn and become like little children, you will not even enter the kingdom of heaven. "Whoever therefore will humble himself like this little child, is greatest in the kingdom of heaven; read more.
"and whoever receives one such child for my sake, receives me. "But whoever shall cause one of these little ones who believe in me to stumble, it would be better for him if a great millstone were hung about his neck, and he were drowned in the depths of the sea.
I tell you true that unless a man receives the kingdom of God as a little child, he shall not even enter it."
Then Jesus took a little child, set it among them, and folding it in his arms, he said, "Whoever in my name receives one such little child, receives me, and whoever receives me, receives not me, but Him who sent me."
Now there arose a dispute among them as to which one of them was the greatest. And Jesus who knew the dispute that was in their hearts, took a young child, and placed him by his side; then he said to them. "Whoever shall receive this little child in my name receives me; and whoever shall receive me receives him that sent me. For it is the lowliest among you all who is great."
Children » Amusements of
"To what shall I compare this generation? It is like little children sitting in the market-place, who call to the other children, "saying. 'We have piped to you and you have not danced; We have wailed, but you have not beaten your breasts.'
"To what then shall I compare the men of this generation? "To What are they like, they are like children sitting in the market-place and calling to one another. "'We have piped to you,' they say, 'and you have not danced; we have wailed, and you did not cry.'
Children » Anxiety of the jews for
Children » Destruction of, a punishment
"you and your children within you. And they will not leave in you one stone upon the another. Because you knew not the time of your visitation."
Children » Often given in answer to prayer
But the Angel said to him. "Do not be afraid, Zachariah, because your petition has been heard, and your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you are to call him John.
Children » Sometimes born when parents were old
"How shall I be sure of this?" said Zachariah to the Angel. "For I am an old man and my wife is advanced in years."
Children » Blessed by jesus
Now people were bringing little children to Jesus for him to touch them; but the disciples rebuked them. Jesus was indignant when he saw it, and said: "Let the little children come to me. Do not hinder them; for the kingdom of God belongs to such. I tell you true that unless a man receives the kingdom of God as a little child, he shall not even enter it." read more.
Then he took them in his arms, and laid his hand upon them in blessing.
And they kept bringing their babies for him to touch them; but when his disciples saw it they began to rebuke them. But Jesus called for the babies. "Let the little children come to me," he said, "do not hinder them; for of such is the kingdom of heaven.
Then young children were brought to him, that he might lay his hands on them and pray. His disciples interfered, but Jesus said to them. "Let the little children come to me, and forbid them not; for it is to the childlike that the kingdom of heaven belongs." So he laid his hands upon them, and departed from that place.
Children » Rebellious, punished by the civil power
Children » Sold for debt
"And since he was unable to pay, his master ordered him to be sold, and his wife and children and all that he had, toward the payment of the debt.
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 a Jew," he said, "born in Tarsus of Cilicia, but brought up in this city at the feet of Gamaliel, taught according to the strict manner of the Law of our forefathers, ardent for God, even as you all are this day.
So the Law has been our tutor-slave our pedagogue to lead us to Christ, so that we may be justified by faith;
What I mean is this. As long as the heir is a child, he differs in no respect from a slave, though he be the owner of the whole inheritance; but is under the control of guardians and trustees, until the time appointed by his father.
Children » Often numerous
Children » Parents, duty to » To nurture
And you fathers, do not irritate your children, but bring them up in the nature and admonition of the Lord.
Fathers, do not harass your children, lest you make them spiritless.
Children » Caused to pass through fire
Children » Rebellious children
Children » Parents, duty to » To control
he should be a man who rules his own household well, and keeps his children ever under control and thoroughly well behaved.
Let deacons be the husband of but one wife, men who rule their children and their household properly.
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
What I mean is this. As long as the heir is a child, he differs in no respect from a slave, though he be the owner of the whole inheritance; but is under the control of guardians and trustees, until the time appointed by his father.
Children » The children of the lord
Whoever is a child of God cannot go on sinning, because his seed is abiding in him; and he cannot go on sinning because he is a child of God. In this the children of God are manifest, and the children of the devil; for every one who does not work righteousness is not a child of God, nor is he who does not love his brother.
Children » Were required » To submit to discipline
Furthermore, our earthly fathers used to discipline us, and we gave them reverence. Shall we not much rather be in subjection to the Father of spirits, and live?
Children » Illegitimate » Had no inheritance
Children » Should » Honor the aged
You younger men must submit to the presbyters; and all of you must put on the garment of humility and serve one another, for God resists the haughty, But gives grace to the humble.
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 belongs to you and to your children and to all who are afar off, whomever the Lord may call."
Children » Of God's people, holy
For the unbelieving husband is consecrated through union with his believing wife; and the unbelieving wife, through union with her believing husband. Otherwise your children would be unholy, but now they are consecrated to God.
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
Furthermore, our earthly fathers used to discipline us, and we gave them reverence. Shall we not much rather be in subjection to the Father of spirits, and live?
Children » Female » Usefully employed
Children » Good » Take care of parents
but you say that whoever tells his father or mother, 'Whatever of mine might have been of service to you is dedicated to God,'
Children » Who is a child that causes shame
Children » Sometimes devoted their property to avoid supporting parents
but you say that whoever tells his father or mother, 'Whatever of mine might have been of service to you is dedicated to God,'
you say that if a man tells his father or mother, 'This money which otherwise you would have received from me, is Korban' (that is, a thing devoted to God), you exempt him from doing any service for his father or mother.
Children » Are capable of glorifying God
Children » In answer to prayer » To abraham
Children » Not punished for parents' sake
Children » Figurative
Like new-born babes long for the pure spiritual milk to make you grow up into salvation;
When I was a child I spoke like a child, felt like a child, thought like a child; now that I am become a man, I have done with childish things.
Brothers, do not become children in understanding; be babes in malice, but in understanding become mature men.
Children » Are a gift from God
Children » Good Children » Good Parents » The boy jesus
He answered, "Why is it that you have been looking for me, did you not realize that I had to be in my Father's house?"
I have been reminded of that sincere faith which is in your heart; which dwelt first in your grandmother Lois and in your mother Eunice, and, I am fully persuaded, dwells in you also.
Children » An heritage from the lord
Children » Christ was an example to
Then he went down with them, and came to Nazareth, and he was always obedient to them. But his mother kept treasuring up all these incidents in her hearts.
When Jesus saw his mother, and standing near her the disciple whom he loved, he said to his mother, "Woman behold your son." Then he said to the disciple, "Behold your mother." And from that hour the disciple took her to his home.
Children » Sacrificed
Children » Instances of » David
Children » Good » Make their parents' hearts glad
Children » Treatment of, at birth
And she gave birth to her firstborn son; and she wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger because there was no room for them in the inn.
"And this is a sign to you; You shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling-clothes lying in a manger."
Children » Were named » After relatives
and came on the eighth day to circumcise the child. They were about to call him "Zachariah," after his father,
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 a Jew," he said, "born in Tarsus of Cilicia, but brought up in this city at the feet of Gamaliel, taught according to the strict manner of the Law of our forefathers, ardent for God, even as you all are this day.
On the third day they found him sitting in the Temple, among the Rabbis, both listening to them and asking questions.
Children » Named at circumcision
and came on the eighth day to circumcise the child. They were about to call him "Zachariah," after his father,
When eight days had passed, and the time had come to circumcise him, he was called Jesus, the name given him by the angel before his conception in the womb.
Children » Parents, duty to » To provide for
And now for the third time I am preparing to visit you. I will not be a burden to you, for I am not seeking yours, but you. For the children ought not to lay up for the parents, but the parents for the children.
Children » Instances of » Jehoshaphat
Children » Instances of » Solomon
Children » Good » Shall be blessed
Honor your father and mother (this is the first commandment with a promise attached), that it may be well with you, and that you may live long on the 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 you are left without discipline, in which all children share, then are you bastards and not sons.
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
he should be a man who rules his own household well, and keeps his children ever under control and thoroughly well behaved.
men who are blameless, the husband of one wife, with believing children who are not accused of riot or insubordination.
Children » Jesus
And the child grew and became strong, becoming full of wisdom, and the grace of God was upon him.
On the third day they found him sitting in the Temple, among the Rabbis, both listening to them and asking questions. All that heard him were amazed at his understanding and his answers.
And Jesus was ever advancing in wisdom and in status and in favor with God and man.
Children » Often prayed for
Children » Were required » To respect the aged
Children » Future state of
"Let the little children come to me, and forbid them not; for it is to the childlike that the kingdom of heaven belongs."
"See to it that you never despise one of these little ones, for I tell you that in heaven their angels do always behold the face of my Father in heaven.
Children » Strange children
Children » Circumcised on the eighth day
circumcised the eighth day, of the stock of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin, a Hebrew sprung from the Hebrews; as to the Law, a Pharisee;
Children » Good Children » Good Parents » Timothy
and how from a child you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise unto salvation through faith in Christ Jesus.
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
Honor your father and mother (this is the first commandment with a promise attached),
Children » Special promises to children, examples of » The commandment with promise
Honor your father and mother (this is the first commandment with a promise attached),
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 selfish, mercenary, boastful, haughty, blasphemous, disobedient to parents, ungrateful, irreligious,
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
"Just so it is not the will of my Father in heaven that one of these little ones should perish.
Children » Lambs of the fold » Reward for attention to
"And whoever gives to drink to one of these little ones a cup of cold water only, because he is a disciple, I tell you in solemn truth, he shall not lose his reward.
Children » Indulgence of » Father of prodigal
"The younger of them said to his father, 'Father, give me the share of your property which is coming to me.' So he divided his means among them. "Not many days after that the younger son gathered everything together and took his journey into a distant country; and there he wasted his money on living unsavingly.
Children » Indulgence of » Eli
Children » Instances of » Timothy
and how from a child you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise unto salvation through faith in Christ Jesus.
I have been reminded of that sincere faith which is in your heart; which dwelt first in your grandmother Lois and in your mother Eunice, and, I am fully persuaded, dwells in you also.
Children » Instances of » moses
Children » Prayers for » The father, for the demoniac
"Master, take pity on my son, for he is an epileptic and sore distressed. Often he falls 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
Now people were bringing little children to Jesus for him to touch them; but the disciples rebuked them. Jesus was indignant when he saw it, and said: "Let the little children come to me. Do not hinder them; for the kingdom of God belongs to such. I tell you true that unless a man receives the kingdom of God as a little child, he shall not even enter it." read more.
Then he took them in his arms, and laid his hand upon them in blessing.
Children » Should » Not imitate bad parents
Children » Should » Take care of parents
but if any widow has children or grandchildren, let these learn to show their piety first toward their own household, and to make some return to their parents, for that is pleasing in God's sight.
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 saw his mother, and standing near her the disciple whom he loved, he said to his mother, "Woman behold your son." Then he said to the disciple, "Behold your mother." And from that hour the disciple took her to his 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 you are left without discipline, in which all children share, then are you bastards and not sons.
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
Jesus was indignant when he saw it, and said: "Let the little children come to me. Do not hinder them; for the kingdom of God belongs to such.
Children » Special promises to children, examples of » Little children
Jesus was indignant when he saw it, and said: "Let the little children come to me. Do not hinder them; for the kingdom of God belongs to such.
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 they were through breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, "Simon, son of John, do you love me more than these others do?" "Yes, Lord, you know that you are dear to me." he answered. Jesus said to him, "Feed my lambs."
Children » Edict to murder » Of herod
As soon as Herod saw that he had been mocked by the Magi, he was furious. He sent and put to death all the boys in Bethlehem and all the neighborhood who were two years old or under, in accordance with the date which he had ascertained from the Magi. Then were fulfilled the words spoken through Jeremiah, the prophet, saying, A voice was heard in Ramah, Weeping and lamentation??achel weeping for her children, Inconsolable, because they were 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, "He shall drink neither wine nor strong drink, "He shall be filled with the Holy Spirit from the hour of his birth,
And the child grew, and became strong in the Spirit, and remained in the desert till the day of his showing 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
"The younger of them said to his father, 'Father, give me the share of your property which is coming to me.' So he divided his means among them.
Children » Promises to special promises to children, examples of » Children of believers
"For the promise belongs to you and to your children and to all who are afar off, whomever the Lord may call."
Children » Special promises to children, examples of » Children of believers
"For the promise belongs to you and to your children and to all who are afar off, whomever the Lord may call."
Children » Good Children » Good Parents » John the baptist
And the child grew, and became strong in the Spirit, and remained in the desert till the day of his showing to Israel.
Children » Dishonouring parents » By failure in providing for
you say that if a man tells his father or mother, 'This money which otherwise you would have received from me, is Korban' (that is, a thing devoted to God),
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
He answered, "Why is it that you have been looking for me, did you not realize that I had to be in my Father's house?"
Children » Parents, duty to » To love
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 Syro-phoenician by race), and again and again she begged him to cast the demon out of her daughter.
Children » Wicked » Samaritans' descendants
Children » Wicked » Sennacherib's sons
Children » Wicked » Ahaziah
Children » Wicked » Amon
Children » False instruction of
"It is praiseworthy, is it," he exclaimed, "to reject the command of God that you may keep your tradition! For although Moses said, Honor your father and mother, and Let him who curses father or mother suffer death, you say that if a man tells his father or mother, 'This money which otherwise you would have received from me, is Korban' (that is, a thing devoted to God), read more.
you exempt him from doing any service for his father or mother. Thus by your tradition which you have handed down you set at naught the word of God; and you do many other things like that."
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 lad who has five barley loaves and a couple of fish; but what is that among so many?"
Children » In answer to prayer » isaac
Children » Instances of » Children in the temple
But when the chief priests and the Scribes saw the wonderful works he did, and the boys who were shouting in the Temple Courts and saying, "Hosanna to the Son of David!"
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, obey your parents in everything, for this is well pleasing in Christians.
Children » Good » Show love to parents
Children » Good » Know the scriptures
and how from a child you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise unto salvation through faith in Christ Jesus.
Children » Good » The lord is with
Children » Character of, known by conduct
Children » Minors
What I mean is this. As long as the heir is a child, he differs in no respect from a slave, though he be the owner of the whole inheritance; but is under the control of guardians and trustees, until the time appointed by his father.
Children » In answer to prayer » Zacharias
But the Angel said to him. "Do not be afraid, Zachariah, because your petition has been heard, and your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you are to call him John.
Children » Edict to murder » Of pharaoh
Children » Instances of » Shem and japheth
Children » Instances of » Jesus
And Jesus was ever advancing in wisdom and in status and in favor with God and man.
Children » Instances of » saul
Children » Instances of » John
And the child grew, and became strong in the Spirit, and remained in the desert till the day of his showing 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
"In solemn truth I tell you that unless you turn and become like little children, you will not even enter the kingdom of heaven.
Children » Good » Illustrative of a teachable spirit
"Whoever therefore will humble himself like this little child, is greatest in the kingdom of heaven;
Children » Good » Partake of the promises of God
"For the promise belongs to you and to your children and to all who are afar off, whomever the Lord may call."
Children » Good » Attend to parental teaching
Children » Taught to walk
Children » Wicked » Absalom
Children » Difference made between male and female, in mosaic law
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But when the chief priests and the Scribes saw the wonderful works he did, and the boys who were shouting in the Temple Courts and saying, "Hosanna to the Son of David!"
Home » Children » Esteemed highly
"Let the little children come to me, and forbid them not; for it is to the childlike that the kingdom of heaven belongs."
Israel » Children » Saved » Firstborn » Killed
Praise » Is obligatory upon » Children
they asked him, "Do you hear what they are saying?" "Surely," said Jesus, "and have you never read, Out of the mouths of babes and sucklings thou hast perfected praise?"
Intercessory prayer » Should be offered up for » Children
Behold, there came to him a Canaanite woman of those parts. She wailed loudly, saying. "Pity me, Lord, thou Son of David! My daughter is possessed of an evil spirit."
Topics on Children
Adult Children
1 Corinthians 14:20Brothers, do not become children in understanding; be babes in malice, but in understanding become mature men.
Amusements Of Children
Matthew 11:16-17"To what shall I compare this generation? It is like little children sitting in the market-place, who call to the other children,
Bad Children
1 Peter 5:5You younger men must submit to the presbyters; and all of you must put on the garment of humility and serve one another, for God resists the haughty, But gives grace to the humble.
Caring For Children
1 Timothy 5:4but if any widow has children or grandchildren, let these learn to show their piety first toward their own household, and to make some return to their parents, for that is pleasing in God's sight.
Children And The Kingdom
Matthew 18:3"In solemn truth I tell you that unless you turn and become like little children, you will not even enter the kingdom of heaven.
Children Being A Blessing
Luke 2:23as it is written in the law of Moses, Every firstborn male shall be called holy to the Lord.
Children Blessed
1 Corinthians 7:14For the unbelieving husband is consecrated through union with his believing wife; and the unbelieving wife, through union with her believing husband. Otherwise your children would be unholy, but now they are consecrated to God.
Children In The Faith
1 Timothy 1:2to Timothy, my true son in the faith; Grace, mercy and peace from God, our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ.
Children In The Miracles Of Jesus Christ
Matthew 9:18As he was saying these words to them, a ruler came up and knelt before him, saying. "My daughter has just died; but come, put your hand upon her, and she will live."
Children Of Abraham
Galatians 3:16Now it was to Abraham that the promises were spoken, and to his offspring. God did not say, "offsprings" as if speaking of many, but "and to your offspring," as of one; and this is Christ.
Children Of Evil
Acts 13:10"O full of all craft and cunning, you son of the devil! You enemy of all goodness! Will you never stop perverting the right ways of the Lord?
Children Of God
Galatians 3:26You are all sons of God through your faith in Jesus Christ.
Children Of The Devil
Acts 13:10"O full of all craft and cunning, you son of the devil! You enemy of all goodness! Will you never stop perverting the right ways of the Lord?
Children's Protection
1 Peter 1:5who, through faith, are continuously guarded by the power of God for a salvation, ready to be revealed in the last days.
Children, A Blessing
Luke 15:23-24"'Bring that fatted calf and kill it, and let us eat and make merry,
Children, Attitude to Parents
Ephesians 6:1Children, obey your parents in the Lord; for this is right.
Children, attitudes towards
Matthew 19:13-14Then young children were brought to him, that he might lay his hands on them and pray. His disciples interfered, but Jesus said to them.
Children, Bad Parental Examples
Matthew 14:8So, prompted by her mother, the girl said, "Give me at once, upon a dish, the head of John the Baptist."
Children, Disciplining
Hebrews 12:7-11It is for discipline that you are enduring these sufferings. God is dealing with you as sons. For what son is there whom his father does not discipline?
Children, examples of
Matthew 1:23Behold! the virgin shall be with child, and shall bear a son; and they shall call his name Immanuel, a word which means "God with us."
Children, Figurative Sense
Mark 10:24The disciples were amazed at his words. Jesus looked around and said again to them.
Children, Good Examples Of
Luke 1:80And the child grew, and became strong in the Spirit, and remained in the desert till the day of his showing to Israel.
Children, Good Kids
2 Timothy 3:15and how from a child you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise unto salvation through faith in Christ Jesus.
Children, Good Parental Examples
2 Timothy 1:5I have been reminded of that sincere faith which is in your heart; which dwelt first in your grandmother Lois and in your mother Eunice, and, I am fully persuaded, dwells in you also.
Children, In Jesus Miracles
Matthew 9:18As he was saying these words to them, a ruler came up and knelt before him, saying. "My daughter has just died; but come, put your hand upon her, and she will live."
Children, needs of
Ephesians 6:4And you fathers, do not irritate your children, but bring them up in the nature and admonition of the Lord.
Children, Parents Love
Titus 2:4They should train the younger women to love their husbands and children,
Children, responsibilities to God
Matthew 21:15-16But when the chief priests and the Scribes saw the wonderful works he did, and the boys who were shouting in the Temple Courts and saying, "Hosanna to the Son of David!"
Children, responsibilities to parents
2 Timothy 3:2For men will be selfish, mercenary, boastful, haughty, blasphemous, disobedient to parents, ungrateful, irreligious,
Children, Ungrateful
Mark 7:11you say that if a man tells his father or mother, 'This money which otherwise you would have received from me, is Korban' (that is, a thing devoted to God),
Children, With Jesus
Matthew 19:13-14Then young children were brought to him, that he might lay his hands on them and pray. His disciples interfered, but Jesus said to them.
Christians Are Called Children
1 John 3:1-2Behold what manner of love the Father has given us in allowing us to be called "Children of God!" And that is what we are. For this reason the world does not recognize us, because it did not know him.
Dealing With Rebellious Children
Matthew 15:4"For God said, Honor your father and mother, and, Let him who reviles father or mother be put to death;
Examples Of Love For Children
Luke 2:41-51Now his parents were accustomed to go up to Jerusalem every year at the feast of the Passover.
Good Children
Matthew 15:26He answered, "It is not seemly to take the children's bread and throw it to the little dogs."
Helpful Children
Luke 2:49He answered, "Why is it that you have been looking for me, did you not realize that I had to be in my Father's house?"
Illegitimate Children
Hebrews 12:8If you are left without discipline, in which all children share, then are you bastards and not sons.
Instruction Of Children
Ephesians 6:4And you fathers, do not irritate your children, but bring them up in the nature and admonition of the Lord.
Like Children
Mark 10:15I tell you true that unless a man receives the kingdom of God as a little child, he shall not even enter it."
Living As God's Children
Matthew 5:9"Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.
Love For Children
Titus 2:4They should train the younger women to love their husbands and children,
Loving Children
1 John 3:18My children, let us not love in word nor in talk, but in deed and in truth.
Misleading Children
Matthew 18:6"But whoever shall cause one of these little ones who believe in me to stumble, it would be better for him if a great millstone were hung about his neck, and he were drowned in the depths of the sea.
Mothers Love For Children
1 Thessalonians 2:7On the contrary I showed myself among you as gentle as a mother, when she tenderly nurses her own children.
Mothers Love For Her Children
Matthew 10:37"He who loves father or mother more than me is not worthy of me; and he who loves son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me;
Parents Duty To Children
Titus 2:4They should train the younger women to love their husbands and children,
Promises To Children
Acts 2:39"For the promise belongs to you and to your children and to all who are afar off, whomever the Lord may call."
Raising Children
Ephesians 6:4And you fathers, do not irritate your children, but bring them up in the nature and admonition of the Lord.
Seven Children
Matthew 22:25"Now there were of our number seven brothers; and the first married and died. As he had no children, he left his wife to his brother;
The More Children The Better
Mark 10:30but shall receive a hundred times as much, now in this present world, houses, brothers, sisters, mothers, children, lands??nd persecutions with them??nd in the world to come eternal life.
Training Children
Ephesians 6:4And you fathers, do not irritate your children, but bring them up in the nature and admonition of the Lord.
