Thematic Bible: Christ and children
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Christ and children » Declared that a childlike spirit is absolutely essential in religion
"I tell you, unless you change and become like little children, you will not enter the Kingdom of Heaven at all. Therefore, any one who will humble himself like this child-- that man shall be the greatest in the Kingdom of Heaven.
Christ and children » Promises a reward for kindness to
And, if any one gives but a cup of cold water to one of these lowly ones because he is a disciple, I tell you that he shall assuredly not lose his reward."
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Christ and children » Observed the children at play
But to what shall I compare the present generation? It is like little children sitting in the market-places and calling out to their playmates--
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Christ and children » Warned against despising
Beware of despising one of these lowly ones, for in Heaven, I tell you, their angels always see the face of my Father who is in Heaven.
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Christ and children » Used a child as an example
Jesus called a little child to him, and placed it in the middle of them, and then said:
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Christ and children » Gentle
Christ and children » Commanded that they should be fed spiritual food
When breakfast was over, Jesus said to Simon Peter: "Simon, son of John, do you love me more than the others?" "Yes, Master," he answered, "you know that I am your friend." "Feed my lambs," said Jesus.
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Christ and children » Said, suffer the little children to come unto me
When, however, Jesus saw this, he was indignant. "Let the little children come to me," he said, "do not hinder them; for it is to the childlike that the Kingdom of God belongs.
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Christ and children » Commands reception of
"Any one who, for the sake of my Name, welcomes even a little child like this is welcoming me, and any one who welcomes me is welcoming not me, but him who sent me as his Messenger."
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