Thematic Bible: Christ and children
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Christ and children » Declared that a childlike spirit is absolutely essential in religion
He said: Truly I tell you, if you do not have a change of heart and become like little children, you will not go into the kingdom of heaven. He who humbles himself to become like this little child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven.
Christ and children » Promises a reward for kindness to
And whoever gives a drink of cold water to one of these little ones because he is a disciple, truly, I say to you, he will not lose his reward.
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Christ and children » Observed the children at play
Of what shall I compare this generation? It is like children sitting in the marketplaces, who call to their playmates.
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Christ and children » Warned against despising
Do not treat these little ones badly. I tell you that angels represent them in the presence of my Father in heaven.
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Christ and children » Used a child as an example
He took a little child and put him in the middle of them.
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Christ and children » Gentle
He tends his flock like a shepherd. He gathers the lambs in his arms and carries them close to his heart. He gently leads those that have young.
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Christ and children » Commanded that they should be fed spiritual food
When they had eaten Jesus said to Simon Peter: Simon, son of John, do you love me more than these? He said: Yes Lord; you know I have affection for you. Jesus said 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 was moved with indignation. He said: Allow the little children to come to me! Do not turn them away for they belong to the kingdom of God.
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Christ and children » Commands reception of
Whoever receives a little child in my name, receives me, and whoever receives me receives him who sent me.
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