66 Bible Verses about Children
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But Jesus said to them, Suffer the children, and forbid them not to come to me; for to such belongeth the kingdom of heaven.
and said, Truly do I say to you, Unless ye are changed, and become as children, ye will not enter the kingdom of heaven.
When I was a child, I spoke as a child, I had the feelings of a child, I thought as a child; since I have become a man, I have put away the things of the child.
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Children » Who are the children of God
He that overcometh shall inherit these things, and I will be his God, and he shall be my son.
But love your enemies, and do good and lend, despairing of no one; and your reward will be great, and ye will be sons of the Most High; for he is kind to the unthankful and wicked.
Nay but, O man, who art thou that makest answer to God? Shall the thing that is wrought say to the workman, Why hast thou made me thus? Hath not the potter a right out of the same lump of clay to make one vessel for an honorable use, and another for a dishonorable? What if God endured with much patience vessels of wrath fitted for destruction, purposing to manifest his wrath and to make known his power; read more.
purposing also to make known the riches of his glory upon vessels of mercy, which he had before prepared for glory, whom he also called, even us, not only from among the Jews, but also from among the gentiles? as he also saith in Hosea, "I will call that my people, which was not my people; and her beloved, that was not beloved. And it shall be, that in the place where it was said to them, Ye are not my people, there shall they be called sons of the living God."
For while passing along and observing your objects of worship, I found also an altar with this inscription, "To an unknown God." What therefore ye, without knowledge of it, worship, that do I make known to you. The God who made the world and all things therein, he, being Lord of heaven and earth, dwelleth not in temples made with hands; nor doth he receive service at the hands of men, as though he needed anything, since it is he that giveth to all life and breath and all things. read more.
And he made of one blood every nation of men to dwell on all the face of the earth, having fixed appointed times, and the bounds of their habitation; that they should seek God, if haply they might feel after him, and find him, though he is not far from every one of us. For in him we live, and move, and have our being; as also some of your own poets have said: "For we are also his offspring." Being then the offspring of God, we ought not to think that the Deity is like to gold or silver or stone, graven by the art and device of man.
Children » Promises and assurances to
Children » Instruction of
So when they had breakfasted, Jesus saith to Simon Peter, Simon, son of John, lovest thou me more than these? He saith to him, Yea, Lord, thou knowest that I love thee. He saith to him, Feed my lambs.
Children » Indulgence of » Instruction of
So when they had breakfasted, Jesus saith to Simon Peter, Simon, son of John, lovest thou me more than these? He saith to him, Yea, 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 sons of God through faith in Christ Jesus;
The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are children of God;
and not for the nation only, but that he might also gather together in one body the children of God that are scattered abroad.
for they cannot die any more; for they are like the angels, and are sons of God, being sons of the resurrection.
Children » The gift of God
Children » Promised to parents » Births foretold
But the angel said to him, Fear not, Zachariah; for thy prayer was heard, and thy wife Elizabeth shall bear thee a son; and thou shalt call his name John.
Children » Good Children » Good Parents » Births foretold
But the angel said to him, Fear not, Zachariah; for thy prayer was heard, and thy wife Elizabeth shall bear 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 meal sold even his birthright.
Children » Fondness and care of mothers for
But we were gentle in the midst of you, even as a nurse cherisheth her own children; so having a strong affection for you, we were willing to impart to you, not only the gospel of God, but also our own souls, because ye became dear to us.
Children » Grief occasioned by loss of
Children » Present at religious worship
But the chief priests and the scribes, when they saw the wonderful things which he did, and the children that were crying out in the temple, and saying, Hosanna to the Son of David, were much displeased;
Children » Worship
But the chief priests and the scribes, when they saw the wonderful things which he did, and the children that were crying out in the temple, and saying, Hosanna to the Son of David, were much displeased;
Children » Death of, as a judgment upon parents » Miracles in behalf of » Healing of
Then Jesus answering said to her, O woman, great is thy faith; be it done to thee even as thou wilt. And her daughter was cured from that hour.
And Jesus rebuked him, and the demon went out of him; and the boy was cured from that hour.
And he said to her, For this saying go thy way; the demon hath gone out of thy daughter. And going away to her house, she found the child laid upon the bed, and the demon gone out.
Jesus said to him, If thou art able? All things are possible for him that believeth. The father of the child immediately cried out and said, I believe; help thou my unbelief. And Jesus seeing that the multitude came running together, rebuked the unclean spirit, saying to it, Dumb and deaf spirit, I command thee, come out of him, and enter no more into him. read more.
And uttering a cry, and convulsing him much, it came out of him. And he became as one dead; so that very many said, He is dead. But Jesus, taking hold of his hand, raised him, and he stood up.
for he had an only daughter, about twelve years of age, and she was dying. And as he went, the multitudes thronged him. And a woman who had had an issue of blood twelve years, and had spent all her living upon physicians, and could not be cured by any one, came up behind and touched the fringe of his garment; and immediately her issue of blood ceased. read more.
And Jesus said, Who touched me? And when all denied it, Peter and those with him said, Master, the multitudes are thronging thee, and pressing against thee. But Jesus said, Some one touched me; for I perceived that power went out from me. And the woman, seeing that she was discovered, came trembling, and falling down before him declared before all the people for what cause she had touched him, and how she was cured immediately. And he said to her, Daughter, thy faith hath made thee well; go in peace. While he was yet speaking, there cometh one from the house of the ruler of the synagogue, saying, Thy daughter is dead; trouble not the Teacher any further. But Jesus hearing this, answered him, Fear not; only believe, and she will be made well. And going into the house, he suffered no one to go in with him but Peter and John and James, and the father of the maiden, and the mother. And all were weeping, and lamenting for her. But he said, Weep not; she is not dead, but sleeping. And they laughed him to scorn, knowing that she was dead. But he took hold of her hand, and called aloud, saying, Maiden, arise! And her spirit returned, and she immediately arose. And he ordered food to be given to her. And her parents were amazed. But he charged them to tell no one what had been done.
Children » Indulgence of » Instructed, examples of
and that from a child thou hast known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation, through faith which is in Christ Jesus.
Children » Lambs of the fold » Of the world
Let no one deceive you with vain words; for because of these things the wrath of God cometh upon the sons of disobedience.
And the lord commended the unjust steward for having done wisely; for the sons of this world are wiser toward their generation than the sons of light.
among whom even we all had our way of life in times past in the lusts of our flesh, fulfilling the desires of the flesh and of the thoughts, and were by nature children of wrath, even as others;
on account of which things cometh the wrath of God.
Children » Correction of
And, ye fathers, stir not up the anger of your children, but bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.
Fathers, provoke not your children, lest they be discouraged.
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
But Jesus said to them, Suffer the children, and forbid them not to come to me; for to such belongeth the kingdom of heaven.
Children » Esteemed highly
But Jesus said to them, Suffer the children, and forbid them not to come to me; for to such belongeth 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, obey your parents in all things; for this is wellpleasing in 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 what your father desireth ye are ready to do. He was a murderer from the beginning; and he abideth not in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he speaketh a lie, he speaketh from his own nature; for he is a liar, and the father of it.
In this are manifest the children of God and the children of the Devil. Whoever doeth not righteousness is not of God, and he that loveth not his brother.
The field is the world; the good seed is the sons of the kingdom; but the tares are the sons of the Evil One;
and said, O full of all deceit, and of all mischief, son of the Devil, enemy of all righteousness, wilt thou not cease to pervert the right ways of the Lord?
Children » Weaning of
Children » Death of, as a judgment upon parents » Miracles in behalf of » By jesus
While he was thus speaking to them, lo! a certain ruler came in and bowed down before him, saying, My daughter just now died; but come and lay thy hand upon her, and she will live.
said, Withdraw; for the girl is not dead, but is sleeping. And they laughed him to scorn. But when the crowd had been put out, he went in, and took hold of her hand; and the girl arose. And the report of this went abroad into all that country.
While he was yet speaking, there came from the house I of the ruler of the synagogue some who said, Thy daughter is dead; why dost thou trouble the Teacher any further? And Jesus, overhearing those words, saith to the ruler of the synagogue, Fear not; only believe. And he suffered no one to follow him except Peter and James, and John the brother of James. read more.
And they come to the house of the ruler of the synagogue; and he seeth a tumult, and people weeping and wailing greatly. And going in, he saith to them, Why do ye make this confusion and weeping? The child is not dead, but is sleeping. And they laughed him to scorn. But putting them all out, he taketh the father of the child, and the mother, and those who were with him, and entereth where the child was. And taking hold of the hand of the child, he saith to her, Talitha, kum; which is, when interpreted, Damsel, I say to thee, arise! And immediately the damsel arose and walked; for she was twelve years old. And immediately they were greatly astonished.
And when the Lord saw her, he was moved with compassion for her, and said to her, Weep not. And he came up, and touched the bier; and they who bore it stood still; and he said, Young man, I say to thee, Rise. And he that was dead sat up and began to speak; and he gave him to his mother.
While he was yet speaking, there cometh one from the house of the ruler of the synagogue, saying, Thy daughter is dead; trouble not the Teacher any further. But Jesus hearing this, answered him, Fear not; only believe, and she will be made well. And going into the house, he suffered no one to go in with him but Peter and John and James, and the father of the maiden, and the mother. read more.
And all were weeping, and lamenting for her. But he said, Weep not; she is not dead, but sleeping. And they laughed him to scorn, knowing that she was dead. But he took hold of her hand, and called aloud, saying, Maiden, arise! And her spirit returned, and she immediately arose. And he ordered food to be given to her. And her parents were amazed. But he charged them to tell no 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, ye fathers, stir not up the anger of your children, but bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.
Children » Nurses for
In which time Moses was born, and was exceedingly fair; who was nourished in his fathers house three months.
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 he called a child to him, and set him in the midst of them, and said, Truly do I say to you, Unless ye are changed, and become as children, ye will not enter the kingdom of heaven. Whoever therefore shall humble himself as this child, he is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven. read more.
And whoever receiveth one such child in my name, receiveth me. But whoever shall cause one of these little ones that believe in me to fall away, it were better for him to have a great millstone hung round his neck, and be swallowed up in the depth of the sea.
Truly do I say to you, Whoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a child, will not enter therein.
And he took a child, and placed him in the midst of them, and taking him in his arms, he said to them, Whoever receiveth one of these children in my name, receiveth me; and whoever receiveth me, receiveth not me, but him that sent me.
And there arose a reasoning among them, which of them was greatest. And Jesus knowing the reasoning of their heart, took a child and set him by his side, and said to them, Whoever receiveth this child in my name, receiveth me; and whoever receiveth me, receiveth him who sent me. For he that is least among you all, he is great.
Children » Amusements of
But to what shall I liken this generation? It is like children sitting in the markets, who call to their fellows, and say, We piped to you, and ye did not dance; we sung a dirge, and ye did not lament.
To what then shall I compare the men of this generation, and what are they like? They are like children sitting in the marketplace, and calling one to another, saying, We piped to you, and ye did not dance; we sung a dirge, and ye did not weep.
Children » Anxiety of the jews for
Children » Destruction of, a punishment
and will level thee with the ground, and thy children within thee; and they will not leave in thee one stone upon another; because thou knewest not the time of thy visitation.
Children » Often given in answer to prayer
But the angel said to him, Fear not, Zachariah; for thy prayer was heard, and thy wife Elizabeth shall bear thee a son; and thou shalt call his name John.
Children » Sometimes born when parents were old
And Zachariah said to the angel, Whereby shall I know this? for I am an old man, and my wife is far advanced in years.
Children » Blessed by jesus
And they brought children to him, that he might touch them; and the disciples rebuked those that brought them. But Jesus seeing it was much displeased, and said to them, Suffer the children to come to me; forbid them not; for to such belongeth the kingdom of God. Truly do I say to you, Whoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a child, will not enter therein. read more.
And he took them in his arms, and blessed them, laying his hands upon them.
And they brought to him infants also, that he might touch them; and the disciples, on seeing it, rebuked them. But Jesus called them to him, saying, Suffer the little children to come to me, and forbid them not; for to such belongeth the kingdom of God.
Then there were brought to him children, that be might lay his hands on them, and pray; and the disciples rebuked them. But Jesus said to them, Suffer the children, and forbid them not to come to me; for to such belongeth the kingdom of heaven. And he laid his hands on them, and departed thence.
Children » Rebellious, punished by the civil power
Children » Sold for debt
But as he was unable to pay, his lord ordered him to be sold, and his wife and children, and all that he had, 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 Jew, born in Tarsus of Cilicia, hut brought up in this city, taught at the feet of Gamaliel in the strictness of the Law of our fathers, being zealous for God, as ye all are this day.
So then the Law hath been our schoolmaster, to lead us to Christ, that we might be accepted as righteous through faith;
Now I say, that the heir, as long as he is a child, differeth in no respect from a bondservant, though he is lord of all; but is under guardians and stewards, until the time appointed by the father.
Children » Often numerous
Children » Parents, duty to » To nurture
And, ye fathers, stir not up the anger of your children, but bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.
Fathers, provoke not your children, lest they be discouraged.
Children » Caused to pass through fire
Children » Rebellious children
Children » Parents, duty to » To control
presiding well over his own house, having his children in subjection with all propriety;
Let the deacons be the husbands of one wife, ruling their children and their own houses well.
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 say, that the heir, as long as he is a child, differeth in no respect from a bondservant, though he is lord of all; but is under guardians and stewards, until the time appointed by the father.
Children » The children of the lord
Whoever hath been born of God doth not commit sin, because his seed abideth in him; and he cannot sin, because he hath been born of God. In this are manifest the children of God and the children of the Devil. Whoever doeth not righteousness is not of God, and he that loveth not his brother.
Children » Were required » To submit to discipline
Furthermore, we were chastened by the fathers of our flesh, 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
In like manner, ye younger men, submit yourselves to the elder; and all of you be clothed with humility toward each other; for "God resisteth the proud, but giveth 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 is to you and to your children, and to all that are afar off, as many as the Lord our God shall call.
Children » Of God's people, holy
For the unbelieving husband hath been made holy by his wife, and the unbelieving wife hath been made holy by the brother; otherwise were your children unclean, but, as it is, they are 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
Furthermore, we were chastened by the fathers of our flesh, 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 ye say, Whoever shall say to his father or his mother, Whatever thou mightst receive in aid from me is a gift [to God],
Children » Who is a child that causes shame
Children » Sometimes devoted their property to avoid supporting parents
But ye say, Whoever shall say to his father or his mother, Whatever thou mightst receive in aid from me is a gift [to God],
But ye say, If a man say to his father or mother, Whatever thou mightst receive in aid from me is Corban, that is, a gift to God, [he is not bound by the command. Thus] ye suffer him no longer to do anything 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 newborn babes, desire the spiritual, pure milk, that ye may grow thereby to salvation;
When I was a child, I spoke as a child, I had the feelings of a child, I thought as a child; since I have become a man, I have put away the things of the child.
Brethren, do not become children in understanding; yet in malice be children, but in understanding be men.
Children » Are a gift from God
Children » Good Children » Good Parents » The boy jesus
And he said to them, Why is it that ye have been seeking me? Did ye not know that I must be about my Fathers business?
when I call to remembrance the unfeigned faith that is in thee, which dwelt first in thy grandmother Lois, and thy mother Eunice; and I am persuaded that it dwelleth 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 subject to them. And his mother kept all these things in her heart.
Jesus therefore, when he saw his mother, and the disciple whom he loved standing by, saith to his mother, Woman, behold thy son! Then he saith to the disciple, Behold thy mother! And from that hour the disciple took her to 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 her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swathingclothes, and laid him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.
And this shall be the sign to you: Ye shall find a babe wrapped in swathingclothes, [lying] in a manger.
Children » Were named » After relatives
And it came to pass that on the eighth day they came to circumcise the child; and they were about to call him Zachariah, after the name of his father.
And they said to her, There is no one of thy kindred that 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 Jew, born in Tarsus of Cilicia, hut brought up in this city, taught at the feet of Gamaliel in the strictness of the Law of our fathers, being zealous for God, as ye all are this day.
And it came to pass, that after three days they found him in the temple sitting in the midst of the teachers, both listening to them and asking them questions.
Children » Named at circumcision
And it came to pass that on the eighth day they came to circumcise the child; and they were about to call him Zachariah, after the name of his father.
And when eight days were completed for him to be circumcised, his name was called Jesus, the name given by the angel before he was conceived in the womb.
Children » Parents, duty to » To provide for
Behold, I am ready to come to you this third time, and I will not be a charge to you; for I seek not 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 thy father and mother;" which is the first commandment with a promise; "that it may be well with thee, and thou mayst 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
But if ye are without chastening, of which all have been made partakers, then are ye 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
presiding well over his own house, having his children in subjection with all propriety;
if any one is without reproach, the husband of one wife, having believing children, that are not accused of dissoluteness, or unruly.
Children » Jesus
And the child grew, and waxed strong, being filled with wisdom; and the grace of God was upon him.
And it came to pass, that after three days they found him in the temple sitting in the midst of the teachers, both listening to them and asking them questions. And all who heard him were astonished at his understanding and his answers.
Children » Often prayed for
Children » Were required » To respect the aged
Children » Future state of
But Jesus said to them, Suffer the children, and forbid them not to come to me; for to such belongeth the kingdom of heaven.
Take heed that ye despise not one of these little ones; for I say to 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 the Hebrews; as to the Law, a Pharisee;
Children » Good Children » Good Parents » Timothy
and that from a child thou hast known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation, through faith which is 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 thy father and mother;" which is the first commandment with a promise;
Children » Special promises to children, examples of » The commandment with promise
"Honor 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 lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, without
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
Thus it is not the will of your Father who is in heaven that one of these little ones should perish.
Children » Lambs of the fold » Reward for attention to
And whoever shall give to drink only a cup of cold water to one of these little ones because he is a disciple, truly do I say to you, he will by no means lose his reward.
Children » Indulgence of » Father of prodigal
And the younger of them said to his father, Father, give me the portion of the property that falleth to me. And he divided to them his living. And not many days after, the younger son gathered all together, and went abroad into a far country; and there wasted his substance in riotous living.
Children » Indulgence of » Eli
Children » Instances of » Timothy
and that from a child thou hast known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation, through faith which is in Christ Jesus.
when I call to remembrance the unfeigned faith that is in thee, which dwelt first in thy grandmother Lois, and thy mother Eunice; and I am persuaded that it dwelleth 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 is sorely afflicted; for he often 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 children to him, that he might touch them; and the disciples rebuked those that brought them. But Jesus seeing it was much displeased, and said to them, Suffer the children to come to me; forbid them not; for to such belongeth the kingdom of God. Truly do I say to you, Whoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a child, will not enter therein. read more.
And he took them in his arms, and blessed them, laying his hands upon them.
Children » Should » Not imitate bad parents
Children » Should » Take care of parents
But if any widow have children or grandchildren, let them learn first to show piety to their own family, and to requite their parents; for this is 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
Jesus therefore, when he saw his mother, and the disciple whom he loved standing by, saith to his mother, Woman, behold thy son! Then he saith to the disciple, Behold thy mother! And from that hour the disciple took her to 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
But if ye are without chastening, of which all have been made partakers, then are ye 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
But Jesus seeing it was much displeased, and said to them, Suffer the children to come to me; forbid them not; for to such belongeth the kingdom of God.
Children » Special promises to children, examples of » Little children
But Jesus seeing it was much displeased, and said to them, Suffer the children to come to me; forbid them not; for to such belongeth the kingdom of God.
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
So when they had breakfasted, Jesus saith to Simon Peter, Simon, son of John, lovest thou me more than these? He saith to him, Yea, Lord, thou knowest that I love thee. He saith to him, Feed my lambs.
Children » Edict to murder » Of herod
Then Herod, when he saw that he had been deceived by the magians, was greatly enraged; and sent forth, and slew all the male children that were in Bethlehem, and in all its borders, from two years old and under, according to the time which he had ascertained from the magians. Then was fulfilled that which was spoken through Jeremiah the prophet, saying, "A voice was heard in Ramah, weeping, and great mourning; Rachel weeping for her children, and refusing to be comforted, because they were no more."
Children » Edict to murder » Of jehu
Children » Early piety of » John the baptist
For he will be great in the sight of the Lord; and will drink neither wine nor strong drink; and he will be filled with the Holy Spirit from his very birth.
And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit; and was in the deserts till the day of his manifestation 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 the property that falleth to me. And he divided to them his living.
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, 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, as many as the Lord our God shall call.
Children » Good Children » Good Parents » John the baptist
And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit; and was in the deserts till the day of his manifestation to Israel.
Children » Dishonouring parents » By failure in providing for
But ye say, If a man say to his father or mother, Whatever thou mightst receive in aid from me is Corban, that is, a gift to God, [he is not bound by the command. Thus]
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 to them, Why is it that ye have been seeking me? Did ye not know that I must be about my Fathers business?
Children » Parents, duty to » To love
that they may teach the young women 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 Syrophoenician by nation; and she besought him that he would cast out the demon from 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, Full well do ye reject the commandment of God, that ye may keep your tradition! For Moses said, "Honor thy father and thy mother;" and, "He that curseth father or mother, let him surely die." But ye say, If a man say to his father or mother, Whatever thou mightst receive in aid from me is Corban, that is, a gift to God, [he is not bound by the command. Thus] read more.
ye suffer him no longer to do anything for his father or his mother; making void the word of God by your tradition, which ye have handed down; and many such 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 lad here, who hath five barleyloaves, and two small fishes; but what are they among so many?
Children » In answer to prayer » isaac
Children » Instances of » Children in the temple
But the chief priests and the scribes, when they saw the wonderful things which he did, and the children that were crying out in the temple, and saying, Hosanna to the Son of David, were much displeased;
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 all things; for this is wellpleasing in the Lord.
Children » Good » Show love to parents
Children » Good » Know the scriptures
and that from a child thou hast known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation, through faith which is in Christ Jesus.
Children » Good » The lord is with
Children » Character of, known by conduct
Children » Minors
Now I say, that the heir, as long as he is a child, differeth in no respect from a bondservant, though he is lord of all; but is under guardians and stewards, until the time appointed by the father.
Children » In answer to prayer » Zacharias
But the angel said to him, Fear not, Zachariah; for thy prayer was heard, and thy wife Elizabeth shall bear 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 waxed strong in spirit; and was in the deserts till the day of his manifestation 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, Truly do I say to you, Unless ye are changed, and become as children, ye will not enter the kingdom of heaven.
Children » Good » Illustrative of a teachable spirit
Whoever therefore shall humble himself as this child, he is the 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, 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
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But the chief priests and the scribes, when they saw the wonderful things which he did, and the children that were crying out in the temple, and saying, Hosanna to the Son of David, were much displeased;
Home » Children » Esteemed highly
But Jesus said to them, Suffer the children, and forbid them not to come to me; for to such belongeth the kingdom of heaven.
Israel » Children » Saved » Firstborn » Killed
Praise » Is obligatory upon » Children
and said to him, Dost thou hear what these say? But Jesus saith to them, Yea; did ye never read, "From the mouth of babes and sucklings thou didst prepare praise"?
Intercessory prayer » Should be offered up for » Children
And, lo! a woman of Canaan came out from those borders, and cried out, saying, Have compassion on me, Lord, Son of David! My daughter is grievously afflicted with a demon.
Topics on Children
Adult Children
1 Corinthians 14:20Brethren, do not become children in understanding; yet in malice be children, but in understanding be men.
Amusements Of Children
Matthew 11:16-17But to what shall I liken this generation? It is like children sitting in the markets, who call to their fellows,
Bad Children
1 Peter 5:5In like manner, ye younger men, submit yourselves to the elder; and all of you be clothed with humility toward each other; for "God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace to the humble."
Caring For Children
1 Timothy 5:4But if any widow have children or grandchildren, let them learn first to show piety to their own family, and to requite their parents; for this is acceptable before God.
Children And The Kingdom
Matthew 18:3and said, Truly do I say to you, Unless ye are changed, and become as children, ye will not enter the kingdom of heaven.
Children Being A Blessing
Luke 2:23as it is written in the law of the Lord: "Every firstborn male shall be called holy to the Lord,"
Children Blessed
1 Corinthians 7:14For the unbelieving husband hath been made holy by his wife, and the unbelieving wife hath been made holy by the brother; otherwise were your children unclean, but, as it is, they are holy.
Children In The Faith
1 Timothy 1:2to Timothy, my true child in the faith: Grace, mercy, peace, from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord.
Children In The Miracles Of Jesus Christ
Matthew 9:18While he was thus speaking to them, lo! a certain ruler came in and bowed down before him, saying, My daughter just now died; but come and lay thy hand upon her, and she will live.
Children Of Abraham
Galatians 3:16But the promises were made to Abraham and "to his offspring." He doth not say, "and to offsprings," as speaking of many, but, as speaking of one, "and to thy offspring," which is Christ.
Children Of Evil
Acts 13:10and said, O full of all deceit, and of all mischief, son of the Devil, enemy of all righteousness, wilt thou not cease to pervert the right ways of the Lord?
Children Of God
Galatians 3:26For ye are all sons of God through faith in Christ Jesus;
Children Of The Devil
Acts 13:10and said, O full of all deceit, and of all mischief, son of the Devil, enemy of all righteousness, wilt thou not cease to pervert the right ways of the Lord?
Children's Protection
1 Peter 1:5who are guarded by the power of God through faith unto a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time;
Children, A Blessing
Luke 15:23-24And bring the fatted calf; 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 there were brought to him children, that be might lay his hands on them, and pray; and the disciples rebuked them.
Children, Bad Parental Examples
Matthew 14:8And she, being set on by her mother, saith, Give me here on a platter the head of John the Baptist.
Children, Disciplining
Hebrews 12:7-11It is for chastening that ye endure; God dealeth with you as with sons; for what son is he, whom the father chasteneth not?
Children, examples of
Matthew 1:23"Behold, the virgin shall be with child, and shall bear a son, and they shall call his name Immanuel;" that is, when interpreted, Godis withus.
Children, Figurative Sense
Mark 10:24And the disciples were astonished at his words. But Jesus answering again saith to them, Children, how hard it is to enter the kingdom of God!
Children, Good Examples Of
Luke 1:80And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit; and was in the deserts till the day of his manifestation to Israel.
Children, Good Kids
2 Timothy 3:15and that from a child thou hast known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation, through faith which is in Christ Jesus.
Children, Good Parental Examples
2 Timothy 1:5when I call to remembrance the unfeigned faith that is in thee, which dwelt first in thy grandmother Lois, and thy mother Eunice; and I am persuaded that it dwelleth in thee also.
Children, In Jesus Miracles
Matthew 9:18While he was thus speaking to them, lo! a certain ruler came in and bowed down before him, saying, My daughter just now died; but come and lay thy hand upon her, and she will live.
Children, needs of
Ephesians 6:4And, ye fathers, stir not up the anger of your children, but bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.
Children, Parents Love
Titus 2:4that they may teach the young women to love their husbands, to love their children,
Children, responsibilities to God
Matthew 21:15-16But the chief priests and the scribes, when they saw the wonderful things which he did, and the children that were crying out in the temple, and saying, Hosanna to the Son of David, were much displeased;
Children, responsibilities to parents
2 Timothy 3:2For men will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, without
Children, Ungrateful
Mark 7:11But ye say, If a man say to his father or mother, Whatever thou mightst receive in aid from me is Corban, that is, a gift to God, [he is not bound by the command. Thus]
Children, With Jesus
Matthew 19:13-14Then there were brought to him children, that be might lay his hands on them, and pray; and 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 l For this cause the world knoweth us not, because it knew him not.
Dealing With Rebellious Children
Matthew 15:4For God commanded, saying, "Honor thy father and thy mother;" and, "He that curseth father or mother, let him surely die."
Examples Of Love For Children
Luke 2:41-51Now his parents used to go yearly to Jerusalem at the feast of the passover.
Good Children
Matthew 15:26But he answering said, It is not allowable to take the childrens bread, and throw it to the little dogs.
Helpful Children
Luke 2:49And he said to them, Why is it that ye have been seeking me? Did ye not know that I must be about my Fathers business?
Illegitimate Children
Hebrews 12:8But if ye are without chastening, of which all have been made partakers, then are ye bastards and not sons.
Instruction Of Children
Ephesians 6:4And, ye fathers, stir not up the anger of your children, but bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.
Like Children
Mark 10:15Truly do I say to you, Whoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a child, will not enter therein.
Living As God's Children
Matthew 5:9Blessed are the peacemakers; for they will be called sons of God.
Love For Children
Titus 2:4that they may teach the young women to love their husbands, to love their children,
Loving Children
1 John 3:18My children, let us not love in word, nor in tongue, but in deed and in truth.
Misleading Children
Matthew 18:6But whoever shall cause one of these little ones that believe in me to fall away, it were better for him to have a great millstone hung round his neck, and be swallowed up in the depth of the sea.
Mothers Love For Children
1 Thessalonians 2:7But we were gentle in the midst of you, even as a nurse cherisheth her own children;
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 may teach the young women 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, as many as the Lord our God shall call.
Raising Children
Ephesians 6:4And, ye fathers, stir not up the anger of your children, but bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.
Seven Children
Matthew 22:25Now there were with us seven brothers; and the first married and died; and, having no offspring, left his wife to his brother.
The More Children The Better
Mark 10:30who will not receive a hundredfold in the time that now is, houses, and brothers, and sisters, and mothers, and children, and lands, with persecutions, and in the world to come everlasting life.
Training Children
Ephesians 6:4And, ye fathers, stir not up the anger of your children, but bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.
