Thematic Bible: Jesus and children
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Jesus and children » Declared that a childlike spirit is absolutely essential in religion
And said, Verily I say unto you, Except you be converted, and become as little children, you shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven. Whosoever therefore shall humble himself as this little child, the same is 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.
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Jesus and children » Observed the children at play
But to what shall I liken this generation? It is like unto children sitting in the markets, and calling unto their fellows,
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Jesus and children » Warned against despising
Take heed that you 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.
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Jesus and children » Used a child as an example
And Jesus called a little child unto him, and set him in the midst of them,
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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.
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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, do you love me more than these? He said unto him, Yea, Lord; you know that I love you. He said unto 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 much displeased, and said unto them, Allow the little children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God.
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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.
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