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 declare unto you, unless ye be converted, and become like little children, ye shall never 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 mean persons but a cup of cold water to drink, as my disciple, I assure you, he shall not lose his reward.
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Christ and children » Observed the children at play
But to what shall I compare this generation? they are like children sitting in the market-places,
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Christ and children » Warned against despising
See that ye despise not one of these little ones; for I tell you, that their angels in heaven do continually appear in the presence of my father, who is in heaven:
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Christ and children » Used a child as an example
And Jesus calling to Him a little child, set it in the midst of them,
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Christ and children » Gentle
Christ and children » Commanded that they should be fed spiritual food
Now when they had dined, Jesus saith to Simon Peter, Simon son of Jonas, dost thou love me more than these? He saith unto Him, Yes, 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
Which Jesus observing, was much displeased, and said to them, Let the children come to me; and hinder them not; for of such is the kingdom of God.
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Christ and children » Commands reception of
Whoever shall receive one of these little children in my name, receiveth me; and whosoever receiveth me, receiveth not me only, but Him that sent me.
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