Thematic Bible: Jesus and children
Thematic Bible
Jesus and children » Declared that a childlike spirit is absolutely essential in religion
and said, Verily I say unto you, Except ye turn, and become as little children, ye shall in no wise enter into the kingdom of heaven. Whosoever therefore shall humble himself as this little child, the same is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven.
Jesus 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.
Jesus and children » Observed the children at play
But whereunto shall I liken this generation? It is like unto children sitting in the marketplaces, who call unto their fellows
Jesus and children » Warned against despising
See 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 who is in heaven.
Verse Concepts
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Jesus and children » Used a child as an example
Jesus and children » Gentle
He will feed his flock like a shepherd, he will gather the lambs in his arm, and carry them in his bosom, and will gently lead those that have their young.
Verse Concepts
Jesus and children » Commanded that they should be fed spiritual food
So when they had broken their fast, Jesus saith to Simon Peter, Simon,'son of John, 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.
Jesus and children » Said, suffer the little children to come unto me
But when Jesus saw it, he was moved with indignation, and said unto them, Suffer the little children to come unto me; forbid them not: for to such belongeth the kingdom of God.
Jesus 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, but him that sent me.