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Babes » A symbol of the children of the kingdom of heaven
And Jesus calling a little boy, set him in the midst of them, and said, Verily I say unto you, Except ye be changed and be as little children, ye shall in no wise enter into the kingdom of heaven. Whosoever therefore shall humble himself, as this little child, he shall be greatest in the kingdom of heaven. read more.
And whosoever shall receive one such little child in my name, receiveth me. And whosoever shall cause one of these little ones, who believe in me, to stumble, it were better for him that a millstone was hung at his neck, and that he was sunk in the depth of the sea.
And whosoever shall receive one such little child in my name, receiveth me. And whosoever shall cause one of these little ones, who believe in me, to stumble, it were better for him that a millstone was hung at his neck, and that he was sunk in the depth of the sea.
Verily I say unto you, Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child, he shall in nowise enter into it.
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Verily I say unto you, Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child, he shall not enter therein.
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Children » Symbolical of the regenerated
And Jesus calling a little boy, set him in the midst of them, and said, Verily I say unto you, Except ye be changed and be as little children, ye shall in no wise enter into the kingdom of heaven. Whosoever therefore shall humble himself, as this little child, he shall be greatest in the kingdom of heaven. read more.
And whosoever shall receive one such little child in my name, receiveth me. And whosoever shall cause one of these little ones, who believe in me, to stumble, it were better for him that a millstone was hung at his neck, and that he was sunk in the depth of the sea.
And whosoever shall receive one such little child in my name, receiveth me. And whosoever shall cause one of these little ones, who believe in me, to stumble, it were better for him that a millstone was hung at his neck, and that he was sunk in the depth of the sea.
Verily I say unto you, Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child, he shall in nowise enter into it.
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And taking a little boy, he set him in the midst of them: and taking him in his arms, he said unto them, Whosoever shall receive one of such little children in my name, receiveth me: and whosoever receiveth me, receiveth not me merely, but him that sent me.
Then a dispute sprang up among them, which of them should be the greatest. But Jesus knowing the reasoning of their hearts, took a little boy, and set him by his side, and said unto them, Whosoever shall receive this little child in my name, receiveth me; and whosoever receiveth me, receiveth Him that sent me: for he who is the least among you all, he shall be great.
Christ and children » Used a child as an example
And Jesus calling a little boy, set him in the midst of them,
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Christ's » Attitude toward children » Used a child as an example
And Jesus calling a little boy, set him in the midst of them,
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Conversion » Those that are not converted
AT that time came the disciples to Jesus, saying, Who is indeed the greatest in the kingdom of heaven? And Jesus calling a little boy, set him in the midst of them, and said, Verily I say unto you, Except ye be changed and be as little children, ye shall in no wise enter into the kingdom of heaven.
Despisement » Who not to despise
And Jesus calling a little boy, set him in the midst of them, and said, Verily I say unto you, Except ye be changed and be as little children, ye shall in no wise enter into the kingdom of heaven. Whosoever therefore shall humble himself, as this little child, he shall be greatest in the kingdom of heaven. read more.
And whosoever shall receive one such little child in my name, receiveth me. And whosoever shall cause one of these little ones, who believe in me, to stumble, it were better for him that a millstone was hung at his neck, and that he was sunk in the depth of the sea. Wo to the world because of offences! for there is a necessity that offences come: nevertheless, wo to that man by whom the offence cometh! If then thy hand, or thy foot, lead thee to offend, cut them off, and cast them from thee: for it were better for thee to enter into life, halting or maimed, than having two hands or two feet to be cast into the fire, which is eternal. And if thine eye lead thee to offend, pluck it out and cast it from thee, for it were better for thee to enter into life with one eye only, than having two eyes to be cast into hell-fire. See that ye despise not one of these little ones, for I say unto you, That their angels in heaven continually behold the face of my Father who is in heaven.
And whosoever shall receive one such little child in my name, receiveth me. And whosoever shall cause one of these little ones, who believe in me, to stumble, it were better for him that a millstone was hung at his neck, and that he was sunk in the depth of the sea. Wo to the world because of offences! for there is a necessity that offences come: nevertheless, wo to that man by whom the offence cometh! If then thy hand, or thy foot, lead thee to offend, cut them off, and cast them from thee: for it were better for thee to enter into life, halting or maimed, than having two hands or two feet to be cast into the fire, which is eternal. And if thine eye lead thee to offend, pluck it out and cast it from thee, for it were better for thee to enter into life with one eye only, than having two eyes to be cast into hell-fire. See that ye despise not one of these little ones, for I say unto you, That their angels in heaven continually behold the face of my Father who is in heaven.
Heaven/the heavens » Who shall be great in the kingdom of heaven
Then a dispute sprang up among them, which of them should be the greatest. But Jesus knowing the reasoning of their hearts, took a little boy, and set him by his side, and said unto them, Whosoever shall receive this little child in my name, receiveth me; and whosoever receiveth me, receiveth Him that sent me: for he who is the least among you all, he shall be great.
And the Son of man indeed goeth, as is decreed: but wo to that man by whom he is betrayed! And they began to question among themselves, who it could possibly be of them who should do this thing. Now it came to pass, that there was also a contention among them, even which of them should be accounted to be the greatest. read more.
And he said to them, The kings of the Gentiles lord it over them; and they who exercise authority over them are called benefactors. But ye shall not act thus: but the superior among you, let him be as the junior; and he that presideth, as he that serveth. For which is the greater, he that sitteth at table, or he that waits? is not he that sitteth at table? but I am in the midst of you as he that serveth.
And he said to them, The kings of the Gentiles lord it over them; and they who exercise authority over them are called benefactors. But ye shall not act thus: but the superior among you, let him be as the junior; and he that presideth, as he that serveth. For which is the greater, he that sitteth at table, or he that waits? is not he that sitteth at table? but I am in the midst of you as he that serveth.
Whosoever therefore shall break one of the least of these commandments, and teach men so, he shall be accounted the least in the kingdom of heaven: but whosoever shall practise, and teach them, he shall be reckoned great in the kingdom of heaven.
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AT that time came the disciples to Jesus, saying, Who is indeed the greatest in the kingdom of heaven? And Jesus calling a little boy, set him in the midst of them, and said, Verily I say unto you, Except ye be changed and be as little children, ye shall in no wise enter into the kingdom of heaven. read more.
Whosoever therefore shall humble himself, as this little child, he shall be greatest in the kingdom of heaven.
Whosoever therefore shall humble himself, as this little child, he shall be greatest in the kingdom of heaven.
Humbleness » The humble
For whosoever exalteth himself shall be abased; and whosoever abaseth himself shall be exalted.
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For every one who exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted.
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Then he spake also this parable to certain persons, who had confidence in themselves, that they were righteous, and despised others: Two men went up to the temple to pray; the one a Pharisee, the other a tax-farmer. The Pharisee, standing by himself, made this prayer: God, I thank thee, that I am not as the rest of mankind, extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or as this tax-gatherer. read more.
I keep a fast twice a week, I pay the tenth of all things I possess. And the tax-gatherer standing at a distance, would not even so much as lift his eyes heaven-ward, but smote on his breast, saying, May God accept the atonement for me a sinner! I say to you, Went this man down to his house justified, or the other? for every one who exalteth himself shall be humbled; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted.
I keep a fast twice a week, I pay the tenth of all things I possess. And the tax-gatherer standing at a distance, would not even so much as lift his eyes heaven-ward, but smote on his breast, saying, May God accept the atonement for me a sinner! I say to you, Went this man down to his house justified, or the other? for every one who exalteth himself shall be humbled; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted.
But he giveth mightier grace. Wherefore he saith, "God sets himself against the proud, but giveth grace to the lowly."
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AT that time came the disciples to Jesus, saying, Who is indeed the greatest in the kingdom of heaven? And Jesus calling a little boy, set him in the midst of them, and said, Verily I say unto you, Except ye be changed and be as little children, ye shall in no wise enter into the kingdom of heaven. read more.
Whosoever therefore shall humble himself, as this little child, he shall be greatest in the kingdom of heaven.
Whosoever therefore shall humble himself, as this little child, he shall be greatest in the kingdom of heaven.
In like manner, ye who are younger persons, be in subjection to your elders: but all of you be subject one to another, and be clothed from head to foot with humility: for God sets himself in opposition to the proud, but he giveth grace to the lowly. Humble yourselves therefore beneath the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due season:
Jesus and children » Used a child as an example
And Jesus calling a little boy, set him in the midst of them,
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Jesus Christ » Secular notions concerning the kingdom of
Then a dispute sprang up among them, which of them should be the greatest. But Jesus knowing the reasoning of their hearts, took a little boy, and set him by his side, and said unto them, Whosoever shall receive this little child in my name, receiveth me; and whosoever receiveth me, receiveth Him that sent me: for he who is the least among you all, he shall be great.
Then Jesus, knowing their intention to come and to seize him by force, in order to make him king, retired again into the mountain by himself alone.
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Then came to him the mother of Zebedee's children, with her sons, paying him obeisance, and petitioning a favour of him. Then he said to her, What is thy wish? She saith unto him, Tell me that these my two sons shall sit, the one at thy right hand, and the other at thy left, in thy kingdom. Then Jesus answering said, Ye know not what ye ask. Can ye drink of the cup that I am going to drink, and be baptised with the baptism with which I am baptised? They say unto him, We are able. read more.
And he saith unto them, Ye shall indeed drink of my cup, and with the baptism with which I am baptised, shall ye be baptised; but to sit on my right hand, and on my left, it is not in my power to bestow, but on those, for whom it was prepared by my Father.
And he saith unto them, Ye shall indeed drink of my cup, and with the baptism with which I am baptised, shall ye be baptised; but to sit on my right hand, and on my left, it is not in my power to bestow, but on those, for whom it was prepared by my Father.
AT that time came the disciples to Jesus, saying, Who is indeed the greatest in the kingdom of heaven? And Jesus calling a little boy, set him in the midst of them, and said, Verily I say unto you, Except ye be changed and be as little children, ye shall in no wise enter into the kingdom of heaven.
They then accordingly assembling together, asked him, saying, Lord, wilt thou at this time reestablish the kingdom of Israel? But he said unto them, It is not for you to know the times and the seasons, which the Father hath reserved under his own authority.
And they who went before, and who followed after, cried, saying, Hosanna: blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord. Blessed be the kingdom of our father David, that is coming in the name of the Lord: hosanna in the highest.
Kingdom of God » Who shall be great in the kingdom of God
Then a dispute sprang up among them, which of them should be the greatest. But Jesus knowing the reasoning of their hearts, took a little boy, and set him by his side, and said unto them, Whosoever shall receive this little child in my name, receiveth me; and whosoever receiveth me, receiveth Him that sent me: for he who is the least among you all, he shall be great.
And the Son of man indeed goeth, as is decreed: but wo to that man by whom he is betrayed! And they began to question among themselves, who it could possibly be of them who should do this thing. Now it came to pass, that there was also a contention among them, even which of them should be accounted to be the greatest. read more.
And he said to them, The kings of the Gentiles lord it over them; and they who exercise authority over them are called benefactors. But ye shall not act thus: but the superior among you, let him be as the junior; and he that presideth, as he that serveth. For which is the greater, he that sitteth at table, or he that waits? is not he that sitteth at table? but I am in the midst of you as he that serveth.
And he said to them, The kings of the Gentiles lord it over them; and they who exercise authority over them are called benefactors. But ye shall not act thus: but the superior among you, let him be as the junior; and he that presideth, as he that serveth. For which is the greater, he that sitteth at table, or he that waits? is not he that sitteth at table? but I am in the midst of you as he that serveth.
Whosoever therefore shall break one of the least of these commandments, and teach men so, he shall be accounted the least in the kingdom of heaven: but whosoever shall practise, and teach them, he shall be reckoned great in the kingdom of heaven.
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AT that time came the disciples to Jesus, saying, Who is indeed the greatest in the kingdom of heaven? And Jesus calling a little boy, set him in the midst of them, and said, Verily I say unto you, Except ye be changed and be as little children, ye shall in no wise enter into the kingdom of heaven. read more.
Whosoever therefore shall humble himself, as this little child, he shall be greatest in the kingdom of heaven.
Whosoever therefore shall humble himself, as this little child, he shall be greatest in the kingdom of heaven.
Offense » Those that offend people who believe in Christ
AT that time came the disciples to Jesus, saying, Who is indeed the greatest in the kingdom of heaven? And Jesus calling a little boy, set him in the midst of them, and said, Verily I say unto you, Except ye be changed and be as little children, ye shall in no wise enter into the kingdom of heaven. read more.
Whosoever therefore shall humble himself, as this little child, he shall be greatest in the kingdom of heaven. And whosoever shall receive one such little child in my name, receiveth me. And whosoever shall cause one of these little ones, who believe in me, to stumble, it were better for him that a millstone was hung at his neck, and that he was sunk in the depth of the sea.
Whosoever therefore shall humble himself, as this little child, he shall be greatest in the kingdom of heaven. And whosoever shall receive one such little child in my name, receiveth me. And whosoever shall cause one of these little ones, who believe in me, to stumble, it were better for him that a millstone was hung at his neck, and that he was sunk in the depth of the sea.
Then John addressed him, saying, Master, we saw a person in thy name casting out devils, who followeth us not: and we forbad him, because he did not follow us. Then said Jesus, Forbid him not: for there is no man who shall perform a miracle in my name, who will be able presently after to speak evil of me. For he that is not against us, is for us. read more.
For whosoever shall give you even a cup of water to drink in my name, because ye belong to the Messiah, verily I say unto you, he shall in no wise lose his reward. And whosoever shall give occasion of offence to one of these little ones who believe in me, it were desirable for him rather that a milestone were hanged about his neck, and that he were cast into the sea.
For whosoever shall give you even a cup of water to drink in my name, because ye belong to the Messiah, verily I say unto you, he shall in no wise lose his reward. And whosoever shall give occasion of offence to one of these little ones who believe in me, it were desirable for him rather that a milestone were hanged about his neck, and that he were cast into the sea.
THEN he said to his disciples, It is impossible that offences should not come; but wo to him through whom they come! It would be advantageous for him, if a milstone were hanged about his neck, and he were cast into the sea, rather than offend one of these little ones.
Receiving » Who receives jesus Christ and the one who sent him
Then a dispute sprang up among them, which of them should be the greatest. But Jesus knowing the reasoning of their hearts, took a little boy, and set him by his side, and said unto them, Whosoever shall receive this little child in my name, receiveth me; and whosoever receiveth me, receiveth Him that sent me: for he who is the least among you all, he shall be great.
But whosoever shall disown me before men, him will I also disown before my Father who is in heaven. Think not that I am come to bring peace to the earth: I came not to bring peace, but a sword. For I came to set a man at variance against his father, and the daughter against her mother, and the daughter-in-law against her mother-in-law. read more.
And the enemies of a man shall be those of his own house. He that loveth father or mother more than me, is not worthy of me: and he that loveth son or daughter more than me, is not worthy of me. And he that taketh not up his cross, and followeth after me, is not worthy of me. He that preserveth his life shall lose it: and he that loseth his life for my sake shall preserve it. He that receiveth you receiveth me, and he that receiveth me receiveth him that sent me. He that receiveth a prophet in the name of a prophet, shall receive the reward of a prophet; and he that receiveth a righteous man in the name of a righteous man, shall receive the reward of a righteous man.
And the enemies of a man shall be those of his own house. He that loveth father or mother more than me, is not worthy of me: and he that loveth son or daughter more than me, is not worthy of me. And he that taketh not up his cross, and followeth after me, is not worthy of me. He that preserveth his life shall lose it: and he that loseth his life for my sake shall preserve it. He that receiveth you receiveth me, and he that receiveth me receiveth him that sent me. He that receiveth a prophet in the name of a prophet, shall receive the reward of a prophet; and he that receiveth a righteous man in the name of a righteous man, shall receive the reward of a righteous man.
AT that time came the disciples to Jesus, saying, Who is indeed the greatest in the kingdom of heaven? And Jesus calling a little boy, set him in the midst of them, and said, Verily I say unto you, Except ye be changed and be as little children, ye shall in no wise enter into the kingdom of heaven. read more.
Whosoever therefore shall humble himself, as this little child, he shall be greatest in the kingdom of heaven. And whosoever shall receive one such little child in my name, receiveth me.
Whosoever therefore shall humble himself, as this little child, he shall be greatest in the kingdom of heaven. And whosoever shall receive one such little child in my name, receiveth me.
And when he was seated, he called the twelve, and saith to them, If any man desires to be the first, let him be last of all, and servant of all. And taking a little boy, he set him in the midst of them: and taking him in his arms, he said unto them, Whosoever shall receive one of such little children in my name, receiveth me: and whosoever receiveth me, receiveth not me merely, but him that sent me. read more.
Then John addressed him, saying, Master, we saw a person in thy name casting out devils, who followeth us not: and we forbad him, because he did not follow us. Then said Jesus, Forbid him not: for there is no man who shall perform a miracle in my name, who will be able presently after to speak evil of me.
Then John addressed him, saying, Master, we saw a person in thy name casting out devils, who followeth us not: and we forbad him, because he did not follow us. Then said Jesus, Forbid him not: for there is no man who shall perform a miracle in my name, who will be able presently after to speak evil of me.
Jesus saith to him, He that is washed hath need only to wash his feet, for he is entirely clean: and ye are clean, but not all. (For he knew who would betray him; therefore he said, Ye are not all clean.) When therefore he had washed their feet, and taken his garments, and sat down again, he said unto them, Know ye what I have done unto you? read more.
Ye call me Master, and Lord: and ye speak truly; for such I am. If therefore I have washed your feet, though the Lord and the Master; ye also ought to wash one another's feet. For I have given you an example, that just as I have done to you, ye should do also. Verily, verily, I say unto you, The servant is not greater than his master; nor the messenger greater than him that sent him. If ye know these things, blessed are ye if ye practise them. I speak not of you all: I know whom I have chosen: but that the scripture may be fulfilled, He that eateth bread with me, hath lift up his heel against me. Now I tell you previously, before this comes to pass, that, when it cometh to pass, ye may believe that I am. Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that receiveth whomsoever I shall send, receiveth me; and he that receiveth me, receiveth him that sent me.
Ye call me Master, and Lord: and ye speak truly; for such I am. If therefore I have washed your feet, though the Lord and the Master; ye also ought to wash one another's feet. For I have given you an example, that just as I have done to you, ye should do also. Verily, verily, I say unto you, The servant is not greater than his master; nor the messenger greater than him that sent him. If ye know these things, blessed are ye if ye practise them. I speak not of you all: I know whom I have chosen: but that the scripture may be fulfilled, He that eateth bread with me, hath lift up his heel against me. Now I tell you previously, before this comes to pass, that, when it cometh to pass, ye may believe that I am. Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that receiveth whomsoever I shall send, receiveth me; and he that receiveth me, receiveth him that sent me.
Receiving » Those that receive a child in the name of jesus Christ
Then a dispute sprang up among them, which of them should be the greatest. But Jesus knowing the reasoning of their hearts, took a little boy, and set him by his side, and said unto them, Whosoever shall receive this little child in my name, receiveth me; and whosoever receiveth me, receiveth Him that sent me: for he who is the least among you all, he shall be great.
AT that time came the disciples to Jesus, saying, Who is indeed the greatest in the kingdom of heaven? And Jesus calling a little boy, set him in the midst of them, and said, Verily I say unto you, Except ye be changed and be as little children, ye shall in no wise enter into the kingdom of heaven. read more.
Whosoever therefore shall humble himself, as this little child, he shall be greatest in the kingdom of heaven. And whosoever shall receive one such little child in my name, receiveth me.
Whosoever therefore shall humble himself, as this little child, he shall be greatest in the kingdom of heaven. And whosoever shall receive one such little child in my name, receiveth me.
And when he was seated, he called the twelve, and saith to them, If any man desires to be the first, let him be last of all, and servant of all. And taking a little boy, he set him in the midst of them: and taking him in his arms, he said unto them, Whosoever shall receive one of such little children in my name, receiveth me: and whosoever receiveth me, receiveth not me merely, but him that sent me. read more.
Then John addressed him, saying, Master, we saw a person in thy name casting out devils, who followeth us not: and we forbad him, because he did not follow us. Then said Jesus, Forbid him not: for there is no man who shall perform a miracle in my name, who will be able presently after to speak evil of me.
Then John addressed him, saying, Master, we saw a person in thy name casting out devils, who followeth us not: and we forbad him, because he did not follow us. Then said Jesus, Forbid him not: for there is no man who shall perform a miracle in my name, who will be able presently after to speak evil of me.
Simplicity » Necessity for
And Jesus calling a little boy, set him in the midst of them, and said, Verily I say unto you, Except ye be changed and be as little children, ye shall in no wise enter into the kingdom of heaven.