Thematic Bible: Christ and children
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Christ and 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 and 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 and 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 and 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 and 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 and children » Gentle
Christ and 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 and 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 and 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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