66 Bible Verses about Children
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But Jesus said, Suffer the little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for of such is the kingdom of the heavens.
and said, Truly I say unto you, unless you may be converted, and become as little children, you can not enter into the kingdom of the heavens.
When I was an infant, I talked like an infant, I thought like an infant, I reasoned like an infant: when I became a man, I put away the things of the infant.
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Children » Who are the children of God
The one conquering shall inherit all things; and I will be to him God, and he shall be to me a son.
Moreover love your enemies, and do good, and lend, hoping nothing in return; and your reward shall be great, and you shall be the sons of the Highest: because He is good to the ungrateful and wicked.
O man, who art thou that repliest against God? Whether shall the thing formed say to him that formed it. Why did you make me thus? Has not the potter the right of the clay, from the same lump to make one part a vessel unto honor, and another unto dishonor? But if God, wishing to show forth his indignation and make his power known, endured with much longsuffering the vessels of indignation having been perfected unto destruction: read more.
and in order that he might make known the riches of his glory on the vessels of mercy, which he before prepared unto glory? whom he called, even us, not only of the Jews, but also of the Gentiles: as he says in Hosea, I will call them my people, who are not my people; and her beloved, who is not beloved: and it shall come to pass, in the place in which it was said to them, You are not my people, there they shall be called the sons of the living God:
For going through, and seeing your devotions, I also found an altar on which it was superscribed, To THE UNKNOWN GOD. Therefore I now preach unto you Him whom you are ignorantly worshiping. God having made the world and all things which are in it, being himself Lord of heaven and earth, does not dwell in temples made with hands; neither is he worshiped by human hands, as if needing something, Himself having given life, and breath, and all things to all; read more.
and of (one) man he created every nation of men to dwell upon the whole face of the earth, having determined their predestinated times, and the boundaries of their habitation; that they should seek God, if perhaps indeed they might feel after him, and find him, though not being far from each one of you. For in him we live and move and have our being, as indeed certain ones of your own poets have said, For we are truly his offspring. Then being the offspring of God, we ought not to think that divinity is like unto gold, or silver, or stone, the invention of art and the device of man.
Children » Promises and assurances to
Children » Instruction of
Then when they took breakfast, Jesus says to Simon Peter; Simon, the son of Jonah, dost thou love me with divine love more than these? He says to Him, Yes, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee as a friend. He says to him; Feed my lambs.
Children » Indulgence of » Instruction of
Then when they took breakfast, Jesus says to Simon Peter; Simon, the son of Jonah, dost thou love me with divine love more than these? He says to Him, Yes, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee as a friend. He says to him; Feed my lambs.
Children » Involved in guilt of parents
Children » Lambs of the fold » Of God
For you are all the sons of God, through faith, in Christ Jesus;
The Spirit Himself witnesses along with our spirit, that we are the children of God.
And not only for the nation, but that He may gather into one the children of God dispersed abroad.
neither marry nor are given in marriage; for they are not able yet to die; for they are like the angels, and sons of God, being sons of the resurrection.
Children » The gift of God
Children » Promised to parents » Births foretold
And the angel said to him; Fear not, Zacharias; because thy prayer has been heard, and thy wife Elizabeth shall bring forth a son to thee, and thou shalt call his name John.
Children » Good Children » Good Parents » Births foretold
And the angel said to him; Fear not, Zacharias; because thy prayer has been heard, and thy wife Elizabeth shall bring forth a son to thee, and thou shalt call his name John.
Children » God's care of
Children » Parents, duty to » Partiality toward
Children » Dishonouring parents » Filial obedience encouraged
Children, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right.
Children » Share benefits of covenant privileges guaranteed to parents
Children » Good Children » Good Parents » Birthright of
lest any one may be a fornicator, or a profane person, as was Esau, who for one morsel sold his birthright.
Children » Fondness and care of mothers for
but we were gentle in the midst of you, as if a nurse may cherish her children; being so desirous of you, that we are anxious not only to give the gospel of God, but our own souls, because you are beloved unto us.
Children » Grief occasioned by loss of
Children » Present at religious worship
And the chief priests and scribes seeing the wonderful things which He did, and the children crying in the temple, and saying; Hosanna to the son of David, were indignant,
Children » Worship
And the chief priests and scribes seeing the wonderful things which He did, and the children crying in the temple, and saying; Hosanna to the son of David, were indignant,
Children » Death of, as a judgment upon parents » Miracles in behalf of » Healing of
Then Jesus responding said to her, O woman, great is thy faith; let it be done unto thee as thou dost wish. And her daughter was healed from that hour.
And Jesus rebuked him, and the demon came out from him, and the child was healed from that hour.
And He said to her, On account of this word go; the demon has already gone out from thy daughter. And having come into her house, she found the demon gone out, and the daughter lying on the bed.
And Jesus said to him, It is this, if you are able (to believe); all things are possible to him that believeth. And immediately the father of the child crying out with tears, continued to say, I believe; assist thou my unbelief. And Jesus seeing that the multitude are running together, rebuked the unclean spirit, saying to him, Dumb and deaf spirit, I command thee, come out from him, and enter no more into him. read more.
And crying out, and convulsing he came out. And he became like a corpse; so that many said, that, he is dead. And Jesus, taking him by the hand, lifted him up; and he stood up.
for there was an only daughter to him, of twelve years, and she was dying. And while He was going the multitudes were thronging Him. And a woman being in an issue of blood twelve years, who having expended all her living with physicians, was not able to be healed by any of them, and having come to Him behind, she touched the hem of His garment: and immediately the issue of blood ceased. read more.
And Jesus said, Who is the one having touched me? And all denying, Peter and the disciples with Him said, The multitudes crowd thee and press upon thee, and dost thou say, Who is the one having touched me? And Jesus said, Some one touched me: for I know the power went out from me. And the woman seeing that she was not concealed, came trembling, and falling down before Him, proclaimed on account of what cause she touched Him, in the presence of all the people, and how she was healed immediately. And He said to her, Be of good cheer, daughter; thy faith hath saved thee; go in peace. And He yet speaking, a certain one comes from the house of the chief ruler of the synagogue, saying to him, Thy daughter is dead; trouble not the Teacher: and Jesus hearing, responded to him, saying, Fear not: only believe, and she shall be saved. And having come to the house, He did not suffer any to enter except Peter, John, and James, and the father and mother of the child. And they were all weeping, and wailing over her: and He said, Weep not; she is not dead, but sleepeth. And they hooted at Him, knowing that she was dead. And having put all out, taking her by the hand, He spoke, saying, Child, arise. And her spirit returned, and she stood up immediately. And He commanded that something should be given to her to eat. And her parents were delighted: and He commanded them to tell no one that which had taken place.
Children » Indulgence of » Instructed, examples of
and that from an infant thou hast known the holy scriptures which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.
Children » Lambs of the fold » Of the world
Let no one deceive you with empty words: for through these the wrath of God comes on the sons of disobedience.
And the lord praised the steward of unrighteousness because he acted shrewdly: because the sons of this age are wiser in their generation than the sons of the light.
among whom we all indeed at one time lived in the lusts of our flesh, doing the will of the flesh and of the thoughts, and we were by nature the children of wrath, like the rest also:
through which the wrath of God comes.
Children » Correction of
And fathers, provoke not your children to wrath: but bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.
Ye fathers, provoke not your children to wrath, in order that they may not be discouraged.
Children » Mostly nursed by the mothers
Children » Good Children » Good Parents » Good children of wicked men
Children » Punishment of
Children » Promises to special promises to children, examples of » Solicitude for
Children » Precious » Esteemed highly
But Jesus said, Suffer the little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for of such is the kingdom of the heavens.
Children » Esteemed highly
But Jesus said, Suffer the little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for of such is the kingdom of the heavens.
Children » Were named » From remarkable events
Children » What children should do
Children, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right.
Children, obey your parents in all things, for this is well-pleasing in the Lord.
Children » Blessing
Children » Wise children
Children » Prosperity of, greatly depended on obedience of parents
Children » Parents, duty to » To teach
Children » Good Children » Good Parents » Adoption of
Children » Inhuman practice of offering to idols
Children » Resignation manifested at loss of
Children » Lambs of the fold » Of the devil
You are of your father the devil, and you wish to do the lusts of your father. He was a murderer from the beginning, and stood not in the truth, because there was no truth in him. When he may speak a lie, he speaks of his own: because he is a liar, and the father of the same.
In this the children of God are manifest, and the children of the devil: every one not doing righteousness is not of God, and the one not loving his brother with divine love.
and the field is the world; and the good seed, these are the sons of the kingdom; and the tares are the sons of the wicked one,
said, O thou full of all guile and rascality, thou son of the devil, thou enemy of all righteousness, wilt thou not cease perverting the right ways of God?
Children » Weaning of
Children » Death of, as a judgment upon parents » Miracles in behalf of » By jesus
And He speaking these things to them, behold a certain ruler having come, continued to worship Him, saying, My daughter just now died: but having come put your hand on her, and she shall live.
says to them; Retire: for the damsel is not dead, but sleepeth. And they hooted at Him. And when the crowd was put out, coming to her, He took her by the hand, and the damsel arose. And this news went out into that whole country.
And He still speaking, they come from the house of the chief ruler of the synagogue, saying, Thy daughter is dead: why do you still trouble the Teacher? And Jesus, immediately hearing the word spoken, says to the chief ruler, Fear not, only believe. and He did not permit any one to accompany Him, except Peter, and James, and John the brother of James. read more.
And He comes into the house of the chief ruler of the synagogue; And He sees a tumult, weeping and wailing much; and having come in, He says to them, Why are you excited and weeping? The child is not dead, but sleepeth. And they hooted at Him. And putting them all out, He takes the father and mother of the child and those with Him, and goes in where the child was. And taking the child by the hand, says to her, Talitha cumi; which is interpreted, Damsel, I say unto thee, Arise. And immediately the damsel stood up, and walked about; for she was twelve years old. And they were immediately delighted with great delight.
And the Lord seeing her, was moved with compassion towards her, and said to her, Weep not. And having come forward He touched the bier: and the pall-bearers stood still: and He said, Young man, I say unto thee, Arise. And the dead man sat up, and began to talk, and Ile gave him to his mother.
And He yet speaking, a certain one comes from the house of the chief ruler of the synagogue, saying to him, Thy daughter is dead; trouble not the Teacher: and Jesus hearing, responded to him, saying, Fear not: only believe, and she shall be saved. And having come to the house, He did not suffer any to enter except Peter, John, and James, and the father and mother of the child. read more.
And they were all weeping, and wailing over her: and He said, Weep not; she is not dead, but sleepeth. And they hooted at Him, knowing that she was dead. And having put all out, taking her by the hand, He spoke, saying, Child, arise. And her spirit returned, and she stood up immediately. And He commanded that something should be given to her to eat. And her parents were delighted: and He commanded them to tell no one that which had taken place.
Children » Examples of helpful » Vices of
Children » Parents, duty to » To train
Children » Were named » From circumstances connected with their birth
Children » Prayer in behalf of
Children » Should be » Judiciously trained
And fathers, provoke not your children to wrath: but bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.
Children » Nurses for
During which time Moses was born, and was beautiful to God; who was kept three months in the house of his father.
Children » Instances of » Joseph
Children » Were named » Often by God
Children » Power of parents over, during the patriarchal age
Children » Male » Received the blessing of their father before his death
Children » Symbolical of the regenerated
And Jesus calling a little child to Him, placed it in the midst of them, and said, Truly I say unto you, unless you may be converted, and become as little children, you can not enter into the kingdom of the heavens. Therefore whosoever shall humble himself as this little child, the same is the greater in the kingdom of the heavens; read more.
and whosoever shall receive such little child in my name, receives me. But whosoever may offend one of these little ones, who believe in me, it is good for him that a millstone may be hanged to his neck, and he may be drowned in the depth of the sea.
Truly, I say unto you, Whosoever may not receive the kingdom of God as a little child, can not enter into it.
And taking a little child, He placed it in their midst; and taking it up in His arms, He said to them, Whosoever may receive one of such little children in my name, receives me: and whosoever may receive me, receives not me, but Him that sent me.
And a dispute came in among them, as to which one of them might be the greater. And Jesus seeing the dispute of their heart, taking a little child, He placed it by Himself, and said to them, Whosoever may receive this little child in my name receives me; and whosoever may receive me receives him that sent me. For he who is least among you all, the same shall be great.
Children » Amusements of
But to whom shall I liken this generation? It is like little children sitting in the market-place, and calling to their comrades, and saying, We piped unto you, and you did not dance; we mourned unto you, and you did not lament.
Then to whom shall I liken the men of this generation, and to whom are they like? They are like unto little children sitting in the market-place, and calling to one another, and saying, We piped unto you, and you did not dance; we mourned unto you, and you did not weep.
Children » Anxiety of the jews for
Children » Destruction of, a punishment
and will slay thee, and thy children in thee; and will leave in thee not a stone upon a stone; because thou hast not known the time of thy visitation.
Children » Often given in answer to prayer
And the angel said to him; Fear not, Zacharias; because thy prayer has been heard, and thy wife Elizabeth shall bring forth a son to thee, and thou shalt call his name John.
Children » Sometimes born when parents were old
And Zacharias said to the angel: According to what shall I know this? for I am old and my wife advanced in her days.
Children » Blessed by jesus
And they continued to bring little children to Him, that He should touch them: but the disciples rebuked those bringing them. But Jesus seeing was displeased, and said to them, Suffer the little children to come unto me; and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God. Truly, I say unto you, Whosoever may not receive the kingdom of God as a little child, can not enter into it. read more.
And taking them up in His arms, putting His hands on them, He continued to bless them copiously.
And they were indeed bringing the infants to Him, that He should touch them: but the disciples seeing rebuked them. And Jesus calling them to Him, said, Suffer the little children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God.
Then little children were brought to Him, that He might put His hands on them, and pray. And the disciples rebuked them. But Jesus said, Suffer the little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for of such is the kingdom of the heavens. And putting His hands on them, he departed thence.
Children » Rebellious, punished by the civil power
Children » Sold for debt
And he not having wherewith to pay, his lord commanded him to be sold, and his wife, and children, and all things so many as he had, and payment to be made.
Children » Were required » To attend to instruction
Children » Counsel of parents to
Children » Foolish children
Children » Promised to the righteous
Children » Tutors and governors for
And he says, I am Jewish man, having been born in Tarsus of Cilicia, having been brought up in this city, educated at the feet of Gamaliel according to the accuracy of patristic law, being a zealot of God, as you all are this day;
Therefore the law became our schoolmaster to lead us to Christ, in order that we may be justified by faith;
Children » Often numerous
Children » Parents, duty to » To nurture
And fathers, provoke not your children to wrath: but bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.
Ye fathers, provoke not your children to wrath, in order that they may not be discouraged.
Children » Caused to pass through fire
Children » Rebellious children
Children » Parents, duty to » To control
ruling his own house beautifully; having children in subordination with all gravity;
Let the deacons be the husbands of one wife, ruling their children and their own houses beautifully.
Children » Female » Inherited property in default of sons
Children » Male » If first born, belonged to God and were redeemed
Children » Male » Under the care of tutors, till they came of age
Children » The children of the lord
Every one having been born of God does not sin; because his seed remains in him: and he is not able to sin, because he has been born of God. In this the children of God are manifest, and the children of the devil: every one not doing righteousness is not of God, and the one not loving his brother with divine love.
Children » Were required » To submit to discipline
Then indeed, we had fathers of our flesh who chastised us, and we endured: how much more then shall we submit to the Father of spirits, and live?
Children » Illegitimate » Had no inheritance
Children » Should » Honor the aged
Likewise, you younger men, submit to the elders: and all put on humility toward one another; because God resists the proud, and gives grace to the humble.
Children » Should » Obey parents
Children, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right.
Children » Male » Usefully employed
Children » Of God's people, interested in the promises
For the promise is unto you, and to your children, and to all who are afar off, so many as the Lord our God may call.
Children » Of God's people, holy
For the unbelieving husband has been sanctified by the wife, and the unbelieving wife has been sanctified by the brother. Since then your children are unclean; but now they are holy.
Children » Numerous, considered an especial blessing
Children » Weaning of, a time of joy and feasting
Children » Frequently bore the curse of parents
Children » Should » Honor parents
Then indeed, we had fathers of our flesh who chastised us, and we endured: how much more then shall we submit to the Father of spirits, and live?
Children » Female » Usefully employed
Children » Good » Take care of parents
But you say, Whosoever may say to father or mother, It is a gift, whatsoever you may be profited by me; and he shall no longer honor his father or his mother.
Children » Who is a child that causes shame
Children » Sometimes devoted their property to avoid supporting parents
But you say, Whosoever may say to father or mother, It is a gift, whatsoever you may be profited by me; and he shall no longer honor his father or his mother.
But you say, If a man may say to father or mother, Corban, that is a gift, whatsoever you may be profited by me; and you no longer permit him to do anything for his father or mother;
Children » Are capable of glorifying God
Children » In answer to prayer » To abraham
Children » Not punished for parents' sake
Children » Figurative
like newly born babes, desire the pure milk of the word, in order that you may grow thereby unto salvation:
When I was an infant, I talked like an infant, I thought like an infant, I reasoned like an infant: when I became a man, I put away the things of the infant.
Brethren, be not children in intellect: but be infants in evil, but be perfect in intellect.
Children » Are a gift from God
Children » Good Children » Good Parents » The boy jesus
And He said to them, Why were you seeking after me? Did you not know that it behooved me to be in the affairs of my Father?
having received the remembrance of the unhypocritical faith which is in you; which dwelt first in your grandmother Lois, and your mother Eunice; and, I am persuaded that it is in you also.
Children » An heritage from the lord
Children » Christ was an example to
And He went down with them and came to Nazareth; and was subject unto them. And His mother continued to keep all these words in her heart.
Then Jesus seeing His mother, and the disciple whom He loved, standing by, said to His mother; Woman, behold, thy son. Then He says to the disciple, Behold, thy mother. And from that hour that disciple received her into his own home.
Children » Sacrificed
Children » Instances of » David
Children » Good » Make their parents' hearts glad
Children » Treatment of, at birth
And she brought forth her firstborn son, and she wrapped Him in swaddling clothes and laid Him in a manger, because there was no place for them in the inn.
And this shall be the sign unto you; you shall find an infant lying in a manger, wrapped in swaddling clothes.
Children » Were named » After relatives
And it came to pass on the eighth day, they came to circumcise the little child; and they were calling him Zacharias, after the name of his father.
And they said to her; That there is no one among thy kindred who is called by this name.
Children » Should be » Instructed in the ways of God
Children » Wicked » Adrammelech and sharezer
Children » Male » Inherited the possessions of their father
Children » What childhood and youth are
Children » Mode of giving public instruction to
And he says, I am Jewish man, having been born in Tarsus of Cilicia, having been brought up in this city, educated at the feet of Gamaliel according to the accuracy of patristic law, being a zealot of God, as you all are this day;
And it came to pass, after three days they found Him in the temple, sitting in the midst of the teachers, both hearing them and asking them questions.
Children » Named at circumcision
And it came to pass on the eighth day, they came to circumcise the little child; and they were calling him Zacharias, after the name of his father.
And when the eight days of circumcising Him were fulfilled, and His name was called Jesus, having been called by the angel before He was conceived in the womb.
Children » Parents, duty to » To provide for
Behold, the third time I am ready to come to you; and I will not spare: for I do not seek yours, but you. For the children ought not to lay up treasures for the parents, but the parents for the children,
Children » Instances of » Jehoshaphat
Children » Instances of » Solomon
Children » Good » Shall be blessed
Honor your father and mother, which is the first commandment with promise, that it may be well with you, and you may live long upon the earth.
Children » Who is a wise child
Children » Prayers for » David, for solomon
Children » Dishonouring parents » By stubbornness and sensuality
Children » Dishonouring parents » By lack of respect for
Children » Examples of helpful » A child king
Children » Instances of » Jewish children
Children » Should » Remember God
Children » Bastard, excluded from the privileges of the congregation
And if you are without chastisement, of which all have been partakers, then are you bastards, and not sons.
Children » Promises to special promises to children, examples of » Reverent children
Children » Special promises to children, examples of » Reverent children
Children » Illegitimate » Excluded from the congregation
Children » Should » Obey God
Children » Of ministers
ruling his own house beautifully; having children in subordination with all gravity;
if any one is irreproachable, the husband of one wife, having faithful children, not in accusation of riot or incorrigible.
Children » Jesus
And the child continued to grow and waxed strong in spirit, being full of wisdom; and the grace of God was on Him.
And it came to pass, after three days they found Him in the temple, sitting in the midst of the teachers, both hearing them and asking them questions. And all hearing Him were astonished at His wisdom and answers.
And Jesus continued to grow in wisdom and stature and favor with God and men.
Children » Often prayed for
Children » Were required » To respect the aged
Children » Future state of
But Jesus said, Suffer the little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for of such is the kingdom of the heavens.
See that you do not despise one of these little ones; for I say unto you, that their angels in heaven do always behold the face of my Father who is in the heavens.
Children » Strange children
Children » Circumcised on the eighth day
in circumcision the eighth day, of the race of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin, a Hebrew of the Hebrews; as touching the law, a Pharisee;
Children » Good Children » Good Parents » Timothy
and that from an infant thou hast known the holy scriptures which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.
Children » Dishonouring parents » By despising their mother
Children » Dishonouring parents » By cursing their father
Children » Examples of helpful » A boy who waited upon david and jonathan
Children » Indulgence of » Disastrous results of
Children » Instances of » samuel
Children » Not to have » Considered an affliction
Children » Not to have » A reproach in israel
Children » Prayers for » David, for the life of his child
Children » Should » Fear parents
Children » Should » Attend to parental teaching
Children » Should » Fear God
Children » Wicked » Lot's daughters
Children » Wicked » Eli's sons
Children » Male » Birth of, announced to the father by a messenger
Children » Good » Obey parents
Children » What is bound in the heart of a child
Children » Children left to themselves
Children » What children are
Children » Promises to special promises to children, examples of » The commandment with promise
Honor your father and mother, which is the first commandment with promise,
Children » Special promises to children, examples of » The commandment with promise
Honor your father and mother, which is the first commandment with promise,
Children » Promises to special promises to children, examples of » Obedient children
Children » Special promises to children, examples of » Obedient children
Children » Promises to special promises to children, examples of » Early seekers
Children » Special promises to children, examples of » Early seekers
Children » Good Children » Good Parents » samuel
Children » Dishonouring parents » By disobedience
For men will be lovers of themselves, moneylovers, arrogant, proud, blasphemous, disobedient to parents, ungrateful, unholy,
Children » Examples of helpful » A little maid who aided naaman in securing his health
Children » Examples of helpful » The child samuel assists eli
Children » Lambs of the fold » Precious to the heavenly father
So it is not the will of your Father who is in the heavens, that one of these little ones may perish.
Children » Lambs of the fold » Reward for attention to
And whosoever may give one of these little ones only a cup of cold water, in the name of a disciple, truly I say unto you, He can not lose his reward.
Children » Indulgence of » Father of prodigal
And the younger of them said to the father, Father, give to me the portion of the estate that falls to me. And he immediately divided unto them his living. And not many days afterward the younger son gathering all together, departed into a far-off country; and there wasted his substance living riotously.
Children » Indulgence of » Eli
Children » Instances of » Timothy
and that from an infant thou hast known the holy scriptures which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.
having received the remembrance of the unhypocritical faith which is in you; which dwelt first in your grandmother Lois, and your mother Eunice; and, I am persuaded that it is in you also.
Children » Instances of » moses
Children » Prayers for » The father, for the demoniac
and saying, Lord, have mercy on my son, because he is a lunatic and suffers terribly: for frequently he falls into the fire, and frequently into the water.
Children » Prayers for » Abraham, for ishmael
Children » Should be » Brought early to the house of God
Children » Should be » Brought to Christ
And they continued to bring little children to Him, that He should touch them: but the disciples rebuked those bringing them. But Jesus seeing was displeased, and said to them, Suffer the little children to come unto me; and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God. Truly, I say unto you, Whosoever may not receive the kingdom of God as a little child, can not enter into it. read more.
And taking them up in His arms, putting His hands on them, He continued to bless them copiously.
Children » Should » Not imitate bad parents
Children » Should » Take care of parents
But if any widow has children, or grandchildren, let them first learn to show piety to their own house, and to give benefactions to their ancestors: for this is acceptable in the sight of God.
Children » Children that cause shame
Children » The glory of children
Children » Promises to special promises to children, examples of » Lambs of the flock
Children » Special promises to children, examples of » Lambs of the flock
Children » Indulgence of » samuel
Children » Good Children » Good Parents » Jephthah's daughter
Children » Good Children » Good Parents » isaac
Children » Death of, as a judgment upon parents » David's child by uriah's wife
Children » Death of, as a judgment upon parents » Sons of saul
Children » Death of, as a judgment upon parents » Miracles in behalf of » Raised from the dead by elijah
Children » Love of, for parents » Jesus
Then Jesus seeing His mother, and the disciple whom He loved, standing by, said to His mother; Woman, behold, thy son. Then He says to the disciple, Behold, thy mother. And from that hour that disciple received her into his own home.
Children » Lambs of the fold » Carried in Christ's bosom
Children » Illegitimate » Sometimes sent away with gifts
Children » Illegitimate » Not cared for by the father
And if you are without chastisement, of which all have been partakers, then are you bastards, and not sons.
Children » Were required » To honor their parents
Children » Female » Taken care of by nurses
Children » Treatment of, after birth, noticed
Children » Casting out of weak, &c alluded to
Children » Often wicked and rebellious
Children » Promises to special promises to children, examples of » Forsaken children
Children » Special promises to children, examples of » Forsaken children
Children » Death of, as a judgment upon parents » Miracles in behalf of » By elisha
Children » Death of, as a judgment upon parents » Sons of eli
Children » Dedicated to God in infancy » samuel
Children » In answer to prayer » Rachel
Children » In answer to prayer » Leah
Children » Early piety of » samuel
Children » Illegitimate » Despised by their brethren
Children » Indulgence of » David
Children » Instances of » Judah
Children » Wicked » Children at beth-el
Children » Instance of, leah and rachel
Children » Partiality among, forbidden
Children » Promises to special promises to children, examples of » Little children
But Jesus seeing was displeased, and said to them, Suffer the little children to come unto me; and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God.
Children » Special promises to children, examples of » Little children
But Jesus seeing was displeased, and said to them, Suffer the little children to come unto me; and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God.
Children » Partiality of parents among » Rebekah for jacob
Children » Love of, for parents » Of ruth
Children » In answer to prayer » Hannah
Children » Lambs of the fold » To be nourished by the ministry
Then when they took breakfast, Jesus says to Simon Peter; Simon, the son of Jonah, dost thou love me with divine love more than these? He says to Him, Yes, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee as a friend. He says to him; Feed my lambs.
Children » Edict to murder » Of herod
Then Herod, seeing that he was mocked by the wise men, became exceedingly angry; and having sent forth, he slew all the boys in Bethlehem and in all its boundaries, from two years old and under, according to the time which he inquired with the wise men. Then the word having been spoken by Jeremiah the prophet was fulfilled, saying: A voice was heard in Ramah, lamentation and weeping and great mourning; Rachel weeping for her children; and was not willing to be comforted, because they are not.
Children » Edict to murder » Of jehu
Children » Early piety of » John the baptist
For he shall be great before the Lord; and he shall not drink wine and strong drink; and he shall be filled with the Holy Ghost even from the womb of his mother.
And the little child continued to grow and waxed strong in spirit; and was in the deserts until the day of his showing unto Israel.
Children » Instances of » Josiah
Children » Instances of » isaac
Children » Instances of » Elihu
Children » Instances of » Ruth
Children » Good » Honor the aged
Children » Alienated, ishmael, to gratify sarah
Children » Sold in marriage, law concerning
Children » Bound by covenants of parents
Children » Could demand their portion during father's life
And the younger of them said to the father, Father, give to me the portion of the estate that falls to me. And he immediately divided unto them his living.
Children » Promises to special promises to children, examples of » Children of believers
For the promise is unto you, and to your children, and to all who are afar off, so many as the Lord our God may call.
Children » Special promises to children, examples of » Children of believers
For the promise is unto you, and to your children, and to all who are afar off, so many as the Lord our God may call.
Children » Good Children » Good Parents » John the baptist
And the little child continued to grow and waxed strong in spirit; and was in the deserts until the day of his showing unto Israel.
Children » Dishonouring parents » By failure in providing for
But you say, If a man may say to father or mother, Corban, that is a gift, whatsoever you may be profited by me;
Children » Dishonouring parents » By strife in the household
Children » Partiality of parents among » Jacob for joseph
Children » Dedicated to God in infancy » Samson
Children » Examples of helpful » The boy Christ about his father's business
And He said to them, Why were you seeking after me? Did you not know that it behooved me to be in the affairs of my Father?
Children » Parents, duty to » To love
in order that they instruct the young women to love their husbands, to love their children,
Children » Early piety of » Jeremiah
Children » Instances of » The israelitish maid, captive in syria
Children » Instances of » Jeremiah
Children » Instances of » Obadiah
Children » Instances of » Abijah
Children » Instances of » Esau
Children » Prayers for » The syrophenician mother
For the woman was a Greek, a Syrophenician by race; and asked Him that He may cast the demon out of her daughter.
Children » Wicked » Samaritans' descendants
Children » Wicked » Sennacherib's sons
Children » Wicked » Ahaziah
Children » Wicked » Amon
Children » False instruction of
And He said to them, Truly, you make void the commandment of God, that you may hold your own tradition. For Moses said, Honor thy father and thy mother; and let the one speaking evil of father and mother die the death. But you say, If a man may say to father or mother, Corban, that is a gift, whatsoever you may be profited by me; read more.
and you no longer permit him to do anything for his father or mother; making void the word of God by your tradition, which you have given: and you do many such similar things.
Children » Death of, as a judgment upon parents » Firstborn of egypt
Children » Examples of helpful » The lad who have his lunch to help feed the multitude
There is a lad here who has five barley loaves and two fishes: but what are these among so many?
Children » In answer to prayer » isaac
Children » Instances of » Children in the temple
And the chief priests and scribes seeing the wonderful things which He did, and the children crying in the temple, and saying; Hosanna to the son of David, were indignant,
Children » Instances of » Jephthah's daughter
Children » Instances of » Samson
Children » Instances of » Job
Children » Wicked » Abijam
Children » Good » Their obedience to parents is well pleasing to God
Children, obey your parents in all things, for this is well-pleasing in the Lord.
Children » Good » Show love to parents
Children » Good » Know the scriptures
and that from an infant thou hast known the holy scriptures which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.
Children » Good » The lord is with
Children » Character of, known by conduct
Children » Minors
Children » In answer to prayer » Zacharias
And the angel said to him; Fear not, Zacharias; because thy prayer has been heard, and thy wife Elizabeth shall bring forth a son to thee, and thou shalt call his name John.
Children » Edict to murder » Of pharaoh
Children » Instances of » Shem and japheth
Children » Instances of » Jesus
And Jesus continued to grow in wisdom and stature and favor with God and men.
Children » Instances of » saul
Children » Instances of » John
And the little child continued to grow and waxed strong in spirit; and was in the deserts until the day of his showing unto Israel.
Children » Prayers for » Job, for his children
Children » Wicked » Wicked, instances of » Canaan
Children » Wicked » Samuel's sons
Children » Wicked » Adonijah
Children » Wicked » Ishmael
Children » Good » Character of, illustrates conversion
and said, Truly I say unto you, unless you may be converted, and become as little children, you can not enter into the kingdom of the heavens.
Children » Good » Illustrative of a teachable spirit
Therefore whosoever shall humble himself as this little child, the same is the greater in the kingdom of the heavens;
Children » Good » Partake of the promises of God
For the promise is unto you, and to your children, and to all who are afar off, so many as the Lord our God may call.
Children » Good » Attend to parental teaching
Children » Taught to walk
Children » Wicked » Absalom
Children » Difference made between male and female, in mosaic law
Home » Children » The gift of God
Home » Children » Present at religious worship
And the chief priests and scribes seeing the wonderful things which He did, and the children crying in the temple, and saying; Hosanna to the son of David, were indignant,
Home » Children » Esteemed highly
But Jesus said, Suffer the little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for of such is the kingdom of the heavens.
Israel » Children » Saved » Firstborn » Killed
Praise » Is obligatory upon » Children
and said to Him, Do you hear what they are saying? And Jesus says to them, Yes: have you not read, That out of the mouth of babes and sucklings thou hast perfected praise?
Intercessory prayer » Should be offered up for » Children
And behold, a Canaanitish woman having come out from those coasts, cried unto Him saying, Have mercy on me, Lord, thou son of David; my daughter is terribly demonized.
Topics on Children
Adult Children
1 Corinthians 14:20Brethren, be not children in intellect: but be infants in evil, but be perfect in intellect.
Amusements Of Children
Matthew 11:16-17But to whom shall I liken this generation? It is like little children sitting in the market-place, and calling to their comrades, and saying,
Bad Children
1 Peter 5:5Likewise, you younger men, submit to the elders: and all put on humility toward one another; because God resists the proud, and gives grace to the humble.
Caring For Children
1 Timothy 5:4But if any widow has children, or grandchildren, let them first learn to show piety to their own house, and to give benefactions to their ancestors: for this is acceptable in the sight of God.
Children And The Kingdom
Matthew 18:3and said, Truly I say unto you, unless you may be converted, and become as little children, you can not enter into the kingdom of the heavens.
Children Being A Blessing
Luke 2:23as it was written in the law of the Lord; That every male opening the womb shall be called holy to the Lord;
Children Blessed
1 Corinthians 7:14For the unbelieving husband has been sanctified by the wife, and the unbelieving wife has been sanctified by the brother. Since then your children are unclean; but now they are holy.
Children In The Faith
1 Timothy 1:2to Timothy, my beloved son in the faith. Grace, mercy, peace, from God the Father and Jesus Christ our Lord.
Children In The Miracles Of Jesus Christ
Matthew 9:18And He speaking these things to them, behold a certain ruler having come, continued to worship Him, saying, My daughter just now died: but having come put your hand on her, and she shall live.
Children Of Abraham
Galatians 3:16But the promises were spoken to Abraham and his seed. He does not say, And unto seeds, as of many; but as of one; And thy seed, which is Christ.
Children Of Evil
Acts 13:10said, O thou full of all guile and rascality, thou son of the devil, thou enemy of all righteousness, wilt thou not cease perverting the right ways of God?
Children Of God
Galatians 3:26For you are all the sons of God, through faith, in Christ Jesus;
Children Of The Devil
Acts 13:10said, O thou full of all guile and rascality, thou son of the devil, thou enemy of all righteousness, wilt thou not cease perverting the right ways of God?
Children's Protection
1 Peter 1:5who are preserved by the power of God through faith unto the salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.
Children, A Blessing
Luke 15:23-24and bring hither the fatted calf, slay him, and eating, let us be merry:
Children, Attitude to Parents
Ephesians 6:1Children, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right.
Children, attitudes towards
Matthew 19:13-14Then little children were brought to Him, that He might put His hands on them, and pray. And the disciples rebuked them.
Children, Bad Parental Examples
Matthew 14:8And being instigated by her mother, she says, Give me the head of John the Baptist here in a charger.
Children, Disciplining
Hebrews 12:7-11Endure unto chastisement; God deals with you as with sons; for what son is there whom the father does not chastise?
Children, examples of
Matthew 1:23Behold, the virgin shall have gestation and bring forth a son, and they will call his name Emmanuel, which is interpreted, God is with us.
Children, Figurative Sense
Mark 10:24And the disciples were astonished at His words, and Jesus again responding, says to them, Children, how difficult it is to enter into the kingdom of God!
Children, Good Examples Of
Luke 1:80And the little child continued to grow and waxed strong in spirit; and was in the deserts until the day of his showing unto Israel.
Children, Good Kids
2 Timothy 3:15and that from an infant thou hast known the holy scriptures which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.
Children, Good Parental Examples
2 Timothy 1:5having received the remembrance of the unhypocritical faith which is in you; which dwelt first in your grandmother Lois, and your mother Eunice; and, I am persuaded that it is in you also.
Children, In Jesus Miracles
Matthew 9:18And He speaking these things to them, behold a certain ruler having come, continued to worship Him, saying, My daughter just now died: but having come put your hand on her, and she shall live.
Children, needs of
Ephesians 6:4And fathers, provoke not your children to wrath: but bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.
Children, Parents Love
Titus 2:4in order that they instruct the young women to love their husbands, to love their children,
Children, responsibilities to God
Matthew 21:15-16And the chief priests and scribes seeing the wonderful things which He did, and the children crying in the temple, and saying; Hosanna to the son of David, were indignant,
Children, responsibilities to parents
2 Timothy 3:2For men will be lovers of themselves, moneylovers, arrogant, proud, blasphemous, disobedient to parents, ungrateful, unholy,
Children, Ungrateful
Mark 7:11But you say, If a man may say to father or mother, Corban, that is a gift, whatsoever you may be profited by me;
Children, With Jesus
Matthew 19:13-14Then little children were brought to Him, that He might put His hands on them, and pray. And the disciples rebuked them.
Christians Are Called Children
1 John 3:1-2Behold, what manner of love the Father has bestowed upon us, that we should be called the children of God; and we are. And on this account the world does not know us, because it did not know him.
Dealing With Rebellious Children
Matthew 15:4For God commanded saying, Honor thy father and mother: and, He that speaketh evil of father or mother, let him die with death.
Examples Of Love For Children
Luke 2:41-51And His parents were going, according to custom, into Jerusalem at the feast of the passover.
Good Children
Matthew 15:26He responding said, It is not good to take the children's bread and cast it to the little dogs.
Helpful Children
Luke 2:49And He said to them, Why were you seeking after me? Did you not know that it behooved me to be in the affairs of my Father?
Illegitimate Children
Hebrews 12:8And if you are without chastisement, of which all have been partakers, then are you bastards, and not sons.
Instruction Of Children
Ephesians 6:4And fathers, provoke not your children to wrath: but bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.
Like Children
Mark 10:15Truly, I say unto you, Whosoever may not receive the kingdom of God as a little child, can not enter into it.
Living As God's Children
Matthew 5:9Blessed are the peacemakers: because they shall be called the sons of God.
Love For Children
Titus 2:4in order that they instruct the young women to love their husbands, to love their children,
Loving Children
1 John 3:18Little children, let us love with divine love not in word, nor in tongue; but in deed and in truth.
Misleading Children
Matthew 18:6But whosoever may offend one of these little ones, who believe in me, it is good for him that a millstone may be hanged to his neck, and he may be drowned in the depth of the sea.
Mothers Love For Children
1 Thessalonians 2:7but we were gentle in the midst of you, as if a nurse may cherish her children;
Mothers Love For Her Children
Matthew 10:37He that loveth father and mother more than me is not worthy of me; and he that loveth son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me.
Parents Duty To Children
Titus 2:4in order that they instruct the young women to love their husbands, to love their children,
Promises To Children
Acts 2:39For the promise is unto you, and to your children, and to all who are afar off, so many as the Lord our God may call.
Raising Children
Ephesians 6:4And fathers, provoke not your children to wrath: but bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.
Seven Children
Matthew 22:25But there were among us seven brothers: the first marrying died, and having no seed left his wife to his brother.
The More Children The Better
Mark 10:30except he may receive a hundredfold now in this time, and brothers, and sisters, and mothers, and children, and lands, with persecutions; and in the coming age eternal life.
Training Children
Ephesians 6:4And fathers, provoke not your children to wrath: but bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.
