Thematic Bible: Christ and children
Thematic Bible
Christ and children » Declared that a childlike spirit is absolutely essential in religion
And said, Verily I say unto you, Except ye be converted, and become as little children, ye shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven. Whosoever therefore shall humble himself as this little child, the same is greatest in the kingdom of heaven.
Christ and children » Promises a reward for kindness to
And whosoever shall give to drink unto one of these little ones a cup of cold water only 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 whereunto shall I liken this generation? It is like unto children sitting in the markets, and calling unto their fellows,
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Christ and children » Warned against despising
Take heed that ye despise not one of these little ones; for I say unto you, That in heaven their angels do always behold the face of my Father which is in heaven.
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Christ and children » Used a child as an example
And Jesus called a little child unto him, and set him in the midst of them,
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Christ and children » Gentle
He shall feed his flock like a shepherd: he shall gather the lambs with his arm, and carry them in his bosom, and shall gently lead those that are with young.
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Christ and children » Commanded that they should be fed spiritual food
So when they had dined, Jesus saith to Simon Peter, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me more than these? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto 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 was much displeased, and said unto them, Suffer the little children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God.
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Christ and children » Commands reception of
Whosoever shall receive one of such children in my name, receiveth me: and whosoever shall receive me, receiveth not me, but him that sent me.
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