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 be converted and become as little children, ye shall not enter into the kingdom of the heavens. Whosoever therefore shall humble himself as this little child, the same is greatest in the kingdom of the heavens.
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 unto whom shall I liken this generation? It is like unto children sitting in the markets and shouting unto their fellows
Jesus and children » Warned against despising
Take heed that ye despise not one of these little ones; for I say unto you, That in the heavens their angels always behold the face of my Father who is in the heavens.
Verse Concepts
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Jesus and children » Used a child as an example
Jesus and children » Gentle
He shall feed his flock like a shepherd; he shall gather the lambs with his arm and carry them in his bosom and shall gently lead those that are with young.
Verse Concepts
Jesus and children » Commanded that they should be fed spiritual food
So when they had dined, Jesus said to Simon Peter, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me more than these? He said unto him, Yes, Lord, thou knowest that I love thee. He said unto him, Feed my lambs.
Jesus and children » Said, suffer the little children to come unto me
And Jesus seeing it, became angry and said unto them, Suffer the little children to come unto me and hinder them not, for of such is the kingdom of God.
Jesus and children » Commands reception of
Whosoever shall receive one of such children in my name, receives me; and whosoever shall receive me, receives not me, but him that sent me.