8 Bible Verses about Children, With Jesus
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Then little children were brought to him, that he might lay his hands on them and pray. And the disciples rebuked them. But Jesus said: Let the little children come to me, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of heaven.
And they brought little children to him, that he might touch them: but his disciples rebuked those who brought them. And when Jesus saw it, he was displeased, and said to them: Let the little children come to me, and forbid them not; for of such is the kingdom of God. Verily I say to you, Whoever will not receive the kingdom of God as a little child, shall not enter into it.read more.
And he took them in his arms, laid his hands on them, and blessed them.
And they brought to him infants also, that he might touch them. But when his disciples saw it, they rebuked them. And Jesus called them to him, and said: Let the little children come to me, and hinder them not; for of such is the kingdom of God. Verily I say to you, Whoever shall not receive the kingdom of God, as a little child, shall in no way enter into it.
And Jesus called a little child to him, and placed him in the midst of them, and said: Verily I say to you, Unless you turn and become as little children, you can not enter the kingdom of heaven. Whoever, therefore, humbles himself as this little child, is greatest in the kingdom of heaven.read more.
And whoever receives one such little child on my account, receives me;
And he took a little child, and placed it in the midst of them; and when he had taken it in his arms, he said to them: Whoever will receive one of such children on my account, receives me; and whoever will receive me, receives not me, but him that sent me.
But Jesus perceived the thought of their heart, and he took a little child, and made it stand by him, and said to them: Whoever will receive this little child on my account, receives me; and whoever will receive me, receives him that sent me. For he that is least among you all, the same shall be great.
Take heed that you despise not one of these little ones: for I say to you, That their angels in heaven do always behold the face of my Father who is in heaven.
Even so, it is not the will of your Father who is in heaven, that one of these little ones should be lost.