Thematic Bible: Jesus and children
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Jesus and children » Declared that a childlike spirit is absolutely essential in religion
"In solemn truth I tell you that unless you turn and become like little children, you will not even enter the kingdom of heaven. "Whoever therefore will humble himself like this little child, is greatest in the kingdom of heaven;
Jesus and children » Promises a reward for kindness to
"And whoever gives to drink to one of these little ones a cup of cold water only, because he is a disciple, I tell you in solemn truth, he shall not lose his reward.
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Jesus and children » Observed the children at play
"To what shall I compare this generation? It is like little children sitting in the market-place, who call to the other children,
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Jesus and children » Warned against despising
"See to it that you never despise one of these little ones, for I tell you that in heaven their angels do always behold the face of my Father in heaven.
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Jesus and children » Used a child as an example
When he had called a little child to him, Jesus set him among them, and answered.
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Jesus and children » Gentle
Jesus and children » Commanded that they should be fed spiritual food
When they were through breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, "Simon, son of John, do you love me more than these others do?" "Yes, Lord, you know that you are dear to me." he answered. Jesus said to him, "Feed my lambs."
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Jesus and children » Said, suffer the little children to come unto me
Jesus was indignant when he saw it, and said: "Let the little children come to me. Do not hinder them; for the kingdom of God belongs to such.
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Jesus and children » Commands reception of
"Whoever in my name receives one such little child, receives me, and whoever receives me, receives not me, but Him who sent me."
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