Thematic Bible: Jesus and children
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Jesus and children » Declared that a childlike spirit is absolutely essential in religion
and said, Truly I say to you, Unless you are converted and become as little children, you shall not enter into the kingdom of Heaven. Therefore whoever shall humble himself like this little child, this one is the greater in the kingdom of Heaven.
Jesus and children » Promises a reward for kindness to
And whoever shall give to one of these little ones a cup of cold water to drink, only in the name of a disciple, truly I say to you, He shall in no way lose his reward.
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Jesus and children » Observed the children at play
But to what shall I compare to this generation? It is like little children sitting in the markets and calling to their playmates,
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Jesus and children » Warned against despising
Take heed that you do not despise one of these little ones. For I say to you that in Heaven their angels always behold the face of My Father in Heaven.
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Jesus and children » Used a child as an example
And Jesus called a little child to Him and set him in their midst,
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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 with young.
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Jesus and children » Commanded that they should be fed spiritual food
Then when they broke fast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, Simon, son of Jonah, 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, He was much displeased and said to them, Allow the little children to come to Me and do not hinder them. For of such is the kingdom of God.
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Jesus and children » Commands reception of
Whoever receives one of such children on My name receives Me. And whoever receives Me does not only receives Me, but Him who sent Me.
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