Thematic Bible: Jesus and children
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Jesus and children » Declared that a childlike spirit is absolutely essential in religion
and he said, "Truly, I say to you, unless you turn and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. Therefore, whoever humbles himself like this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven.
Jesus and children » Promises a reward for kindness to
And whoever gives to one of these little ones even a cup of cold water because he is a disciple, truly, I say to you, he shall not lose his reward."
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Jesus and children » Observed the children at play
"But to what shall I compare this generation? It is like children sitting in the marketplaces and calling to their companions,
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Jesus and children » Warned against despising
"See that you do not despise one of these little ones. For I tell you that in heaven their angels always see the face of my Father who is in heaven.
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Jesus and children » Used a child as an example
He called to him a little child, and put him in the midst of them,
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Jesus and children » Gentle
Jesus and children » Commanded that they should be fed spiritual food
When they had finished breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, "Simon, son of John, do you love me more than these?" He said to him, "Yes, Lord; you know that I love you." He said to him, "Feed my lambs."
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Jesus and children » Said, suffer the little children to come unto me
But when Jesus saw it, he was indignant and said to them, "Let the little children come to me; and do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of God.
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Jesus and children » Commands reception of
"Whoever receives one of these little children in my name receives me; and whoever receives me, receives not me but him who sent me."
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