Thematic Bible: Attitude toward children
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Christ's » Attitude toward children » Friends
Now there was one of the disciples reclining on the bosom of Jesus, whom Jesus loved.
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Now Jesus loved Martha, and her sister, and Lazarus.
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Jesus wept. Then said the Jews, Behold, how he loved him!
I no more call you servants; for the servant knoweth not what his master is doing: but I have called you friends because I have made known to you all things which I have heard of my Father.
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Christ's » Attitude toward children » Composure
And rising, he with authority charged the wind, and said to the sea, Silence! be still! And the wind subsided, and there was a great calm.
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Then spake Jesus to him, Friend, for what purpose art thou here? Then approaching they laid hands on Jesus, and seized him.
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Jesus answered, Thou wouldest have had no authority over me, unless it had been given thee from above: for this reason, he that hath delivered me up to thee hath the greater crime.
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Christ's » Attitude toward children » Declared that a childlike spirit is absolutely essential in religion
and said, Verily I say unto you, Except ye be changed and be as little children, ye shall in no wise enter into the kingdom of heaven. Whosoever therefore shall humble himself, as this little child, he shall be greatest in the kingdom of heaven.
Christ's » Attitude toward children » Promises a reward for kindness to
And whosoever shall give to one of these little ones, if but a cup of cold water to drink, in the name of a disciple, verily I say unto you, he shall in no wise lose his reward.
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Christ's » Attitude toward children » Observed the children at play
But to whom shall I resemble this generation? it is like little boys sitting in the places of concourse, and calling to their companions,
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Christ's » Attitude toward children » Warned against despising
See that ye despise not one of these little ones, for I say unto you, That their angels in heaven continually behold the face of my Father who is in heaven.
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Christ's » Attitude toward children » Used a child as an example
And Jesus calling a little boy, set him in the midst of them,
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Christ's » Attitude toward children » Gentle
Christ's » Attitude toward children » Said, suffer the little children to come unto me
But when Jesus saw it, he felt indignation, and said to them, Permit little children to come to me, and hinder them not; for of such is the kingdom of heaven.
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Christ's » Attitude toward children » Commanded that they should be fed spiritual food
When therefore they had dined, Jesus saith to Simon Peter, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me more than these? He saith to him, Yes, Lord! thou knowest that I love thee. He saith to him, Feed my lambs.
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Christ's » Attitude toward children » Commands reception of
Whosoever shall receive one of such little children in my name, receiveth me: and whosoever receiveth me, receiveth not me merely, but him that sent me.
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