Thematic Bible: Symbolical of the regenerated
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Jesus called a child unto him, and set him in the midst of them, and said, "Verily, I say unto you, Except ye turn, and become as children, ye cannot enter into the kingdom of heaven. Whosoever therefore shall humble himself as this child, the same is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven. read more.
And whosoever receiveth such a child in my name, receiveth me. But whosoever offend one of these little ones, which believe in me, it were better for him that a millstone were hanged about his neck, and that he were drowned in the depth of the sea.
And whosoever receiveth such a child in my name, receiveth me. But whosoever offend one of these little ones, which believe in me, it were better for him that a millstone were hanged about his neck, and that he were drowned in the depth of the sea.
Verily I say to you, whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a child, he shall not enter therein."
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And he took a child, and set him in the midst of them, and took him in his arms and said unto them, "Whosoever receive any such a child in my name, receiveth me:
Then there arose a disputation among them: who should be the greatest. When Jesus perceived the thoughts of their hearts, he took a child, and set him hard by him, and said unto them, "Whosoever receiveth this child in my name, receiveth me. And whosoever receiveth me, receiveth him that sent me. For he that is least among you all, the same shall be great."