66 Bible Verses about Children
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But Jesus said, Suffer the little children to come to me, and forbid them not, for of such is the kingdom of heaven.
and said, I tell you truly, that if you do not turn and become like little children, you can by no means enter into the kingdom of heaven.
When I was a child, I spoke as a child, I thought as a child, I reasoned as a child; when I became a man I put away childish things.
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Children » Who are the children of God
He that conquers shall inherit these things, and I will be to him a God and he shall be to me a son.
But love your enemies, and do good, and lend, hoping for nothing in return; and your reward shall be great, and you shall be children of the Most High; for he is good to the unthankful and evil.
Yes indeed, O man, who are you that reply against God? Shall the work say to him that made it, Why did you make me thus? or has not the potter a right, in respect to the clay, to make of the same mass one vessel to honor and another to dishonor? But if God wishing to show his wrath and to make known his power endured with much long suffering vessels of wrath fitted for destruction, read more.
and that he might make known the riches of his glory on the vessels of mercy, which he before prepared for glory, whom he also called, us not of the Jews only but also of the gentiles, as he says also in Hosea, I will call them that were not my people, my people, and her that was not beloved, beloved, and in the place where it was said to them, You are not my people, there they shall be called children of the living God.
For as I passed through, and observed your objects of worship, I found also an altar on which was inscribed, TO AN UNKNOWN GOD. What therefore you worship as unknown, this I declare to you. The God who made the world and all things in it, this [God] being Lord of heaven and earth dwells not in temples made with hands, neither is he served by the hands of men as needing any thing, since he gives to all life, and breath, and all things; read more.
and he made of one blood every nation of men to live on all the face of the earth, determining their appointed times and the bounds of their habitation, that they should seek God, if perhaps they might feel after and find him, and indeed he is not far from every one of us. For in him we live, and move, and are; as some also of your own poets have said, For we are his offspring. Being therefore an offspring of God, we ought not to think the Deity to be like gold or silver or stone, a work of art and human device.
Children » Promises and assurances to
Children » Instruction of
When therefore they had breakfasted, Jesus said to Simon Peter, Simon, son of John, do you love me more than these? He said to him, Yes, Lord, you know that I am a friend to you. He said to him, Feed my lambs.
Children » Indulgence of » Instruction of
When therefore they had breakfasted, Jesus said to Simon Peter, Simon, son of John, do you love me more than these? He said to him, Yes, Lord, you know that I am a friend to you. He said to him, Feed my lambs.
Children » Involved in guilt of parents
Children » Lambs of the fold » Of God
For you are all children of God by the faith in Jesus Christ;
The Spirit itself is a co-witness with our spirits that we are children of God.
and not for the nation only, but to bring together into one [body] all the children of God scattered abroad.
neither can they die any more; for they are equal to the angels, and are 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, Zachariah, for your prayer is heard, and your wife Elizabeth shall bear you a son; and you shall call his name John.
Children » Good Children » Good Parents » Births foretold
And the angel said to him, Fear not, Zachariah, for your prayer is heard, and your wife Elizabeth shall bear you a son; and you shall 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
that no one may be a fornicator or unholy person like Esau, who for one meal sold his birthright.
Children » Fondness and care of mothers for
but we were gentle among you, as a nurse would cherish her own children; so being greatly desirous of you, we were well pleased to impart to you not only the gospel of God, but our own souls, because you were dear to us.
Children » Grief occasioned by loss of
Children » Present at religious worship
And when the chief priests and scribes saw the wonderful works which he performed, and the children crying in the temple and saying, Hosanna to the Son of David! they were displeased,
Children » Worship
And when the chief priests and scribes saw the wonderful works which he performed, and the children crying in the temple and saying, Hosanna to the Son of David! they were displeased,
Children » Death of, as a judgment upon parents » Miracles in behalf of » Healing of
Then Jesus answered and said to her, O woman, great is your faith! Be it to you as you wish; and her daughter was cured from that hour.
And Jesus rebuked him, and the demon went out of him, and the child was cured from that hour.
And he said to her, For this speech, go; the demon has gone out of your daughter. And departing to her house, she found the little child laid on the bed, and the demon gone out.
And Jesus said to him, If you are able? all things are possible to him that believes. And the father of the little child immediately crying out, said, I believe; help my unbelief. And Jesus seeing that a multitude ran together, rebuked the impure spirit, saying to him, Deaf and dumb spirit, I command you, come out of him, and enter into him no more. read more.
And crying out and affecting him with many convulsions, he went out. And he was like a dead person, so that many said, He is dead. But Jesus took him by the hand and raised him up, and he stood up.
for he had an only daughter twelve years old, and she was dying. And when he was going, the multitudes thronged him. And a woman having a hemorrhage of twelve years, who had spent all her living on physicians, and could not be cured by any one, coming up behind, touched the fringe of his garment, and immediately her flow of blood was stopped. read more.
And Jesus said, Who touched me? And all denying, Peter and those with him said, Master, the multitudes press upon and throng you, and do you say, Who touched me? And Jesus said, Some one touched me; for I perceived a power going from me. And the woman seeing that she was not concealed, came trembling, and falling down related to him in the presence of all the people for what cause she had touched him, and how she was immediately cured. And he said to her, Daughter, your faith has cured you; go in peace. While he was yet speaking some one came from the synagogue ruler's house and said to him, Your daughter has died; trouble not the teacher. But Jesus hearing it answered him, Fear not; only believe, and she shall be cured. And when he entered into the house, he permitted no one to go in with him, except Peter, and John, and James, and the father and mother of the child. And all wept and lamented her. But he said, Weep not; she is not dead, but sleeps. And they laughed at him, knowing that she was dead. And taking her hand, he called, saying, Child, arise! And her spirit returned, and she arose immediately. And he commanded food to be given her. And her parents were astonished; and he commanded them to tell no one what was done.
Children » Indulgence of » Instructed, examples of
and that from a child you have known the sacred Scriptures, which can make you wise to salvation through faith in Christ Jesus.
Children » Lambs of the fold » Of the world
Let no man deceive you with vain words; for on account of these comes the wrath of God on the children of disobedience.
And the lord praised the unjust steward, because he did wisely; for the children of this life are wiser, for their generation, than the children of light.
among whom also we all formerly lived in the desires of our flesh, performing the wishes of the flesh and the mind, and were by nature children of wrath even as others;
for which comes the wrath of God.
Children » Correction of
And, fathers, provoke not your children, but bring them up in the instruction and admonition of the Lord.
Fathers, be not fault-finding with your children, that they be not 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 to come to me, and forbid them not, for of such is the kingdom of heaven.
Children » Esteemed highly
But Jesus said, Suffer the little children to come to me, and forbid them not, for of such is the kingdom of heaven.
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 the desires of your father you will to do. He was a murderer from the beginning and stood not by the truth; for truth is not in him. When he speaks a lie, he speaks from his own; for he is a liar, and the father of him [that lies].
By this are the children of God manifest, and the children of the devil; no one that does not righteousness is of God, and no one that loves not his brother.
the field is the world; the good seed are the children of the kingdom; the poisonous darnel are the children of the wicked one;
said, O full of all deceit and all craft, son of a devil, enemy of all righteousness, will you not cease to pervert the right ways of the Lord?
Children » Weaning of
Children » Death of, as a judgment upon parents » Miracles in behalf of » By jesus
While he was saying these words to them, behold a ruler came and worshipped him, saying, My daughter is now dead, but come and put your hand on her and she shall live.
said, Go away; for the girl is not dead, but asleep. And they derided him. But when the multitude were removed he went in and took her hand, and the girl arose. And the report went out into all that land.
And while he was yet speaking persons came from the house of the synagogue ruler, saying, Your daughter is dead; why trouble the teacher? And Jesus hearing the word spoken, said to the synagogue ruler, Fear not, only believe. And he permitted no man to accompany him except Peter, and James, and John the brother of James. read more.
And they came to the house of the synagogue ruler, and saw the tumult, and the people weeping and lamenting much. And he went in and said to them, Why do you make a tumult and weep? the little child is not dead, but sleeps. And they derided him. And putting them all out, he took the father and mother of the little child, and those with him, and went in where the little child was; and taking the hand of the little child, he said to her, Talitha cum, which is interpreted, Girl, I tell you arise; and immediately the girl arose and walked about, for she was twelve years old. And they were astonished with great astonishment.
And seeing her, the Lord had compassion on her, and said to her, Weep not. And approaching he touched the bier, and those who bore it stopped. And he said, Young man, I tell you, arise! And the dead sat up, and began to speak; and he gave him to his mother.
While he was yet speaking some one came from the synagogue ruler's house and said to him, Your daughter has died; trouble not the teacher. But Jesus hearing it answered him, Fear not; only believe, and she shall be cured. And when he entered into the house, he permitted no one to go in with him, except Peter, and John, and James, and the father and mother of the child. read more.
And all wept and lamented her. But he said, Weep not; she is not dead, but sleeps. And they laughed at him, knowing that she was dead. And taking her hand, he called, saying, Child, arise! And her spirit returned, and she arose immediately. And he commanded food to be given her. And her parents were astonished; and he commanded them to tell no one what was done.
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, but bring them up in the instruction and admonition of the Lord.
Children » Nurses for
At that time Moses was born, and was beautiful in the sight of God, and was nourished three months in his father's house;
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 calling a little child, he set it in the midst of them, and said, I tell you truly, that if you do not turn and become like little children, you can by no means enter into the kingdom of heaven. Whoever humbles himself like this little child, shall be greatest in the kingdom of heaven; read more.
and whoever receives one such little child in my name, receives me; but whoever offends one of these little ones that believe in me, it would be better for him that a millstone should be hung to his neck, and that he should be plunged into the depths of the sea.
I tell you truly, that whoever does not receive the kingdom of God as a little child, shall not enter into it.
And taking a little child, he put it in the midst of them, and taking it in his arms, said to them, Whoever receives one such little child in my name, receives me, and whoever receives me, receives not me, but him that sent me.
And there arose a debate among them, which of them should be the greatest. And Jesus perceiving the debate in their minds, took a little child and set it by him, and said to them, Whoever receives this little child in my name, receives me; and whoever receives me, receives him that sent me. For he that is least among you all, he shall be the greatest.
Children » Amusements of
To what shall I liken this generation? It is like little children sitting in the markets, who call to their companions, and say, We have played on pipes for you, and you have not danced; we have mourned, and you have not lamented.
[And he said], To what then shall I compare the men of this generation? and what are they like? They are like little children sitting in the market, and they call to each other, saying, We have played on pipes to you, and you have not danced; we have mourned to you, and you have not lamented.
Children » Anxiety of the jews for
Children » Destruction of, a punishment
and destroy you and your children with you, and not leave stone upon stone in you; because you knew not the time of your visitation.
Children » Often given in answer to prayer
And the angel said to him, Fear not, Zachariah, for your prayer is heard, and your wife Elizabeth shall bear you a son; and you shall call his name John.
Children » Sometimes born when parents were old
And Zachariah said to the angel, By what shall I know this? for I am an old man, and my wife advanced in years.
Children » Blessed by jesus
And they brought him little children that he should touch them; and the disciples rebuked those who brought them. But Jesus seeing it, was displeased, and said to them, Suffer the little children to come to me, and forbid them not; for of such is the kingdom of God. I tell you truly, that whoever does not receive the kingdom of God as a little child, shall not enter into it. read more.
And he took them in his arms, and laid his hands on them, and blessed them.
And they brought him also infants, that he should touch them; and the disciples seeing it reproved them. But Jesus calling them, said, Suffer the little children to come to me, and forbid them not; for of such is the kingdom of God.
Then little children were brought to him that he should put his hands on them and pray; and the disciples rebuked them. But Jesus said, Suffer the little children to come to me, and forbid them not, for of such is the kingdom of heaven. And he put his hands on them and departed thence.
Children » Rebellious, punished by the civil power
Children » Sold for debt
And he having nothing to pay, the lord commanded him to be sold, and his wife and children, and all that 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 said, I am a Jew, born in Tarsus of Cilicia, but brought up in this city, instructed at the feet of Gamaliel in the accurate interpretation of the law of our fathers, and am a zealous worshipper of God as you all are to-day;
So that the law was our schoolmaster to lead to Christ, that we might be justified by faith;
But I say, that as long as the heir is a child, he differs not from a servant, though he is lord of all, but is under tutors and stewards till the time appointed by the father.
Children » Often numerous
Children » Parents, duty to » To nurture
And, fathers, provoke not your children, but bring them up in the instruction and admonition of the Lord.
Fathers, be not fault-finding with your children, that they be not discouraged.
Children » Caused to pass through fire
Children » Rebellious children
Children » Parents, duty to » To control
ruling well his own house, having his children in subjection with all dignity,??5 but if any one knows not how to rule his own house, how will he take care of the church of God???6 not a novice, lest being inflated with pride he fall into the condemnation of the devil.
Let the deacons be husbands of one wife, ruling well their children and their own houses.
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
But I say, that as long as the heir is a child, he differs not from a servant, though he is lord of all, but is under tutors and stewards till the time appointed by the father.
Children » The children of the lord
No one that has been born of God commits sin, for his seed continues in him, and he cannot sin, because he has been born of God. By this are the children of God manifest, and the children of the devil; no one that does not righteousness is of God, and no one that loves not his brother.
Children » Were required » To submit to discipline
Moreover, we have had fathers of our flesh who corrected us and we respected them; shall we not much more be subject to the Father of spirits and live?
Children » Illegitimate » Had no inheritance
Children » Should » Honor the aged
Let the younger in like manner be subject to the elder, and do you all be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility; for God resists the proud but 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 to you and your children, and to all that are afar off, as many as the Lord our God shall call.
Children » Of God's people, holy
For the unbelieving husband is sanctified by the believing wife, and the unbelieving wife is sanctified by the brother; else were your children impure, but now are they 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
Moreover, we have had fathers of our flesh who corrected us and we respected them; shall we not much more be subject to the Father of spirits and live?
Children » Female » Usefully employed
Children » Good » Take care of parents
But you say, Whoever says to his father or mother what you might be profited with by me is a gift,
Children » Who is a child that causes shame
Children » Sometimes devoted their property to avoid supporting parents
But you say, Whoever says to his father or mother what you might be profited with by me is a gift,
But you say, If a man says to his father or mother, It is a corban, which is a gift, by whatever you might be profited by me, [he shall be free]; and suffer him no longer to do any thing for his father or his mother;
Children » Are capable of glorifying God
Children » In answer to prayer » To abraham
Children » Not punished for parents' sake
Children » Figurative
as new born babes desire earnestly the pure milk of the word, that you may grow by it to salvation,
When I was a child, I spoke as a child, I thought as a child, I reasoned as a child; when I became a man I put away childish things.
Brothers, be not children in understanding, but in malice be children, and in understanding be perfect men.
Children » Are a gift from God
Children » Good Children » Good Parents » The boy jesus
And he said to them, Why did you seek me? did you not know that I must be in [the courts] of my father?
having a remembrance of the unfeigned faith in you, which dwelt first in your grandmother Lois, and your mother Eunice, and I am persuaded that [it dwells] also in you.
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 to them. And his mother kept all these things in her heart.
Then Jesus seeing his mother, and the disciple standing by whom he loved, said to his mother, Woman, behold your son. Then he said to the disciple, Behold your mother. And from that hour the disciple took her to his own [house].
Children » Sacrificed
Children » Instances of » David
Children » Good » Make their parents' hearts glad
Children » Treatment of, at birth
and she bore her first-born son, and wrapped him in bandages, and laid him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the khan.
And this shall be a sign to you. You shall find the babe wrapped in bandages, lying in a manger.
Children » Were named » After relatives
And they came on the eighth day to circumcise the little child, and called it by the name of its father, Zachariah.
And they said to her, There is no one of your relations 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 said, I am a Jew, born in Tarsus of Cilicia, but brought up in this city, instructed at the feet of Gamaliel in the accurate interpretation of the law of our fathers, and am a zealous worshipper of God as you all are to-day;
And after three days they found him sitting in the temple in the midst of the teachers, both hearing and questioning them.
Children » Named at circumcision
And they came on the eighth day to circumcise the little child, and called it by the name of its father, Zachariah.
And when eight days were completed, [the time] to circumcise him, his name was called Jesus, the name given him by the angel before he was conceived in the womb.
Children » Parents, duty to » To provide for
Behold, I am ready to come to you a third time, and I will not be burdensome to you; for I seek not yours, but you. For the children ought not to lay up treasure 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 your mother, which is the first commandment with a promise, that it may be well with you, and you shall live long in the land.
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
But if you are without correction of which all are partakers, then you are of foreign birth, 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 well his own house, having his children in subjection with all dignity,??5 but if any one knows not how to rule his own house, how will he take care of the church of God???6 not a novice, lest being inflated with pride he fall into the condemnation of the devil.
if any one is blameless, a husband of one wife, having faithful children, not accused of intemperance or of insubordination.
Children » Jesus
And the little child grew, and became strong, being filled with wisdom; and the grace of God was upon it.
And after three days they found him sitting in the temple in the midst of the teachers, both hearing and questioning them. And all who heard him were astonished at his understanding and his answers.
Children » Often prayed for
Children » Were required » To respect the aged
Children » Future state of
But Jesus said, Suffer the little children to come to me, and forbid them not, for of such is the kingdom of heaven.
See that you despise not one of these little ones; for I tell you that their angels always behold the face of my Father in heaven.
Children » Strange children
Children » Circumcised on the eighth day
circumcised the eighth day, of the race of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin, a Hebrew of the Hebrews, as to the law a Pharisee,
Children » Good Children » Good Parents » Timothy
and that from a child you have known the sacred Scriptures, which can make you wise to salvation through faith 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 your mother, which is the first commandment with a promise,
Children » Special promises to children, examples of » The commandment with promise
Honor your father and your mother, which is the first commandment with a 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
Men will be selfish, avaricious, vain, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, 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 in heaven that one of these little ones should perish.
Children » Lambs of the fold » Reward for attention to
And whoever shall give one of these little ones a cup of cold water only, in the name of a disciple, I tell you truly, he shall by no means lose his reward.
Children » Indulgence of » Father of prodigal
And the youngest of them said to the father, Father, give me the portion of the estate that falls to me; and he divided to them his living. And not many days after, the youngest son, collecting all his property, went abroad to a distant country; and there wasted his property, living intemperately.
Children » Indulgence of » Eli
Children » Instances of » Timothy
and that from a child you have known the sacred Scriptures, which can make you wise to salvation through faith in Christ Jesus.
having a remembrance of the unfeigned faith in you, which dwelt first in your grandmother Lois, and your mother Eunice, and I am persuaded that [it dwells] also in you.
Children » Instances of » moses
Children » Prayers for » The father, for the demoniac
Lord, have mercy on my son, for he is a lunatic, and suffers greatly. For he often falls into the fire, and often 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 brought him little children that he should touch them; and the disciples rebuked those who brought them. But Jesus seeing it, was displeased, and said to them, Suffer the little children to come to me, and forbid them not; for of such is the kingdom of God. I tell you truly, that whoever does not receive the kingdom of God as a little child, shall not enter into it. read more.
And he took them in his arms, and laid his hands on them, and blessed them.
Children » Should » Not imitate bad parents
Children » Should » Take care of parents
But if any widow has children or relatives, let them learn first to support their family and to make returns to their parents, 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 standing by whom he loved, said to his mother, Woman, behold your son. Then he said to the disciple, Behold your mother. And from that hour the disciple took her to his own [house].
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
But if you are without correction of which all are partakers, then you are of foreign birth, 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 it, was displeased, and said to them, Suffer the little children to come to 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 it, was displeased, and said to them, Suffer the little children to come to 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
When therefore they had breakfasted, Jesus said to Simon Peter, Simon, son of John, do you love me more than these? He said to him, Yes, Lord, you know that I am a friend to you. He said to him, Feed my lambs.
Children » Edict to murder » Of herod
Then Herod seeing that he was despised by the Magi, was exceedingly angry, and sent and destroyed all the children in Bethlehem, and in all its borders, from two years old and under, according to the precise time which he had learned of the Magi. Thus was fulfilled the word spoken by Jeremiah the prophet, saying; A voice was heard in Ramah, lamentation and great mourning; Rachel weeping for her children, and would not be comforted because they were not.
Children » Edict to murder » Of jehu
Children » Early piety of » John the baptist
for he shall be great in the sight of the Lord, and shall not drink wine and strong drink, but shall be filled with the Holy Spirit even from his birth;
And the child grew, and became strong in spirit, and was in the wilderness till the day of his manifestation to 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 youngest of them said to the father, Father, give me the portion of the estate that falls to me; and he divided to them his living.
Children » Promises to special promises to children, examples of » Children of believers
For the promise is to you and your children, and to all that are afar off, as many as the Lord our God shall call.
Children » Special promises to children, examples of » Children of believers
For the promise is to you and your children, and to all that are afar off, as many as the Lord our God shall call.
Children » Good Children » Good Parents » John the baptist
And the child grew, and became strong in spirit, and was in the wilderness till the day of his manifestation to Israel.
Children » Dishonouring parents » By failure in providing for
But you say, If a man says to his father or mother, It is a corban, which is a gift, by whatever you might be profited by me, [he shall be free];
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 did you seek me? did you not know that I must be in [the courts] of my father?
Children » Parents, duty to » To love
that they may instruct the young women to be lovers of their husbands, lovers of 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
and she was a Greek, a Syrophenician by race; and she asked him to 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, Well do you reject the commandment of God, to keep your tradition; for Moses said, Honor your father and your mother, and, He that reviles father or mother, let him surely die. But you say, If a man says to his father or mother, It is a corban, which is a gift, by whatever you might be profited by me, [he shall be free]; read more.
and suffer him no longer to do any thing for his father or his mother; making the word of God of no effect by your tradition which you have delivered; and many such things you do.
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 boy here who has five barley loaves and two fishes; but what are these for so many?
Children » In answer to prayer » isaac
Children » Instances of » Children in the temple
And when the chief priests and scribes saw the wonderful works which he performed, and the children crying in the temple and saying, Hosanna to the Son of David! they were displeased,
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 a child you have known the sacred Scriptures, which can make you wise to salvation through faith in Christ Jesus.
Children » Good » The lord is with
Children » Character of, known by conduct
Children » Minors
But I say, that as long as the heir is a child, he differs not from a servant, though he is lord of all, but is under tutors and stewards till the time appointed by the father.
Children » In answer to prayer » Zacharias
And the angel said to him, Fear not, Zachariah, for your prayer is heard, and your wife Elizabeth shall bear you a son; and you shall call his name John.
Children » Edict to murder » Of pharaoh
Children » Instances of » Shem and japheth
Children » Instances of » Jesus
Children » Instances of » saul
Children » Instances of » John
And the child grew, and became strong in spirit, and was in the wilderness till the day of his manifestation to 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, I tell you truly, that if you do not turn and become like little children, you can by no means enter into the kingdom of heaven.
Children » Good » Illustrative of a teachable spirit
Whoever humbles himself like this little child, shall be greatest in the kingdom of heaven;
Children » Good » Partake of the promises of God
For the promise is to you and your children, and to all that are afar off, as many as the Lord our God shall 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 when the chief priests and scribes saw the wonderful works which he performed, and the children crying in the temple and saying, Hosanna to the Son of David! they were displeased,
Home » Children » Esteemed highly
But Jesus said, Suffer the little children to come to me, and forbid them not, for of such is the kingdom of heaven.
Israel » Children » Saved » Firstborn » Killed
Praise » Is obligatory upon » Children
and said to him, Do you hear what these say? And Jesus said to them, Yes. Have you never read, that out of the mouths of babes and nursing infants, you have perfected praise?
Intercessory prayer » Should be offered up for » Children
And behold, a woman of Canaan from those regions came out and cried, saying, Have mercy on me, Lord, Son of David; my daughter is badly affected with a demon.
Topics on Children
Adult Children
1 Corinthians 14:20Brothers, be not children in understanding, but in malice be children, and in understanding be perfect men.
Amusements Of Children
Matthew 11:16-17To what shall I liken this generation? It is like little children sitting in the markets, who call to their companions,
Bad Children
1 Peter 5:5Let the younger in like manner be subject to the elder, and do you all be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility; for God resists the proud but gives grace to the humble.
Caring For Children
1 Timothy 5:4But if any widow has children or relatives, let them learn first to support their family and to make returns to their parents, for this is acceptable in the sight of God.
Children And The Kingdom
Matthew 18:3and said, I tell you truly, that if you do not turn and become like little children, you can by no means enter into the kingdom of heaven.
Children Being A Blessing
Luke 2:23as it is written in the law of the Lord that every male which is a first born shall be called holy to the Lord,
Children Blessed
1 Corinthians 7:14For the unbelieving husband is sanctified by the believing wife, and the unbelieving wife is sanctified by the brother; else were your children impure, but now are they holy.
Children In The Faith
1 Timothy 1:2to Timothy my true son in the faith; grace, mercy, and peace from God our Father and Christ Jesus our Lord.
Children In The Miracles Of Jesus Christ
Matthew 9:18While he was saying these words to them, behold a ruler came and worshipped him, saying, My daughter is now dead, but come and put your hand on her and she shall live.
Children Of Abraham
Galatians 3:16The promises were spoken to Abraham and his offspring. He said not, And to offsprings, as of many, but as of one, And to your offspring, which is Christ.
Children Of Evil
Acts 13:10said, O full of all deceit and all craft, son of a devil, enemy of all righteousness, will you not cease to pervert the right ways of the Lord?
Children Of God
Galatians 3:26For you are all children of God by the faith in Jesus Christ;
Children Of The Devil
Acts 13:10said, O full of all deceit and all craft, son of a devil, enemy of all righteousness, will you not cease to pervert the right ways of the Lord?
Children's Protection
1 Peter 1:5who are kept by the power of God through faith to salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.
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 should put his hands on them and pray; and the disciples rebuked them.
Children, Bad Parental Examples
Matthew 14:8and she, having been put forward by her mother, said, Give me here on a plate the head of John the Baptist.
Children, Disciplining
Hebrews 12:7-11If you endure correction, God deals with you as sons; for what son is there whom his father does not correct?
Children, examples of
Matthew 1:23Behold, the virgin shall be with child, and shall bear a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel; which is interpreted, God is with us.
Children, Figurative Sense
Mark 10:24And the disciples were astonished at his words. But Jesus answered again and said to them, Children, with what difficulty shall those who trust in riches enter into the kingdom of God!
Children, Good Examples Of
Luke 1:80And the child grew, and became strong in spirit, and was in the wilderness till the day of his manifestation to Israel.
Children, Good Kids
2 Timothy 3:15and that from a child you have known the sacred Scriptures, which can make you wise to salvation through faith in Christ Jesus.
Children, Good Parental Examples
2 Timothy 1:5having a remembrance of the unfeigned faith in you, which dwelt first in your grandmother Lois, and your mother Eunice, and I am persuaded that [it dwells] also in you.
Children, In Jesus Miracles
Matthew 9:18While he was saying these words to them, behold a ruler came and worshipped him, saying, My daughter is now dead, but come and put your hand on her and she shall live.
Children, needs of
Ephesians 6:4And, fathers, provoke not your children, but bring them up in the instruction and admonition of the Lord.
Children, Parents Love
Titus 2:4that they may instruct the young women to be lovers of their husbands, lovers of their children,
Children, responsibilities to God
Matthew 21:15-16And when the chief priests and scribes saw the wonderful works which he performed, and the children crying in the temple and saying, Hosanna to the Son of David! they were displeased,
Children, responsibilities to parents
2 Timothy 3:2Men will be selfish, avaricious, vain, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy,
Children, Ungrateful
Mark 7:11But you say, If a man says to his father or mother, It is a corban, which is a gift, by whatever you might be profited by me, [he shall be free];
Children, With Jesus
Matthew 19:13-14Then little children were brought to him that he should put his hands on them and pray; and the disciples rebuked them.
Christians Are Called Children
1 John 3:1-2See what love the Father has given us, that we should be called children of God. The world therefore knows us not, because it knew him not.
Dealing With Rebellious Children
Matthew 15:4For God said, Honor your father and mother; and he that reviles father or mother, let him surely die.
Examples Of Love For Children
Luke 2:41-51And his parents went up yearly to Jerusalem to the feast of the passover.
Good Children
Matthew 15:26But he answered and said, It is not right to take the children's bread and cast to the dogs.
Helpful Children
Luke 2:49And he said to them, Why did you seek me? did you not know that I must be in [the courts] of my father?
Illegitimate Children
Hebrews 12:8But if you are without correction of which all are partakers, then you are of foreign birth, and not sons.
Instruction Of Children
Ephesians 6:4And, fathers, provoke not your children, but bring them up in the instruction and admonition of the Lord.
Like Children
Mark 10:15I tell you truly, that whoever does not receive the kingdom of God as a little child, shall not enter into it.
Living As God's Children
Matthew 5:9Blessed are the peace makers, for they shall be called children of God.
Love For Children
Titus 2:4that they may instruct the young women to be lovers of their husbands, lovers of their children,
Loving Children
1 John 3:18My little children, let us not love in word nor tongue, but in work and truth.
Misleading Children
Matthew 18:6but whoever offends one of these little ones that believe in me, it would be better for him that a millstone should be hung to his neck, and that he should be plunged into the depths of the sea.
Mothers Love For Children
1 Thessalonians 2:7but we were gentle among you, as a nurse would cherish her own children;
Mothers Love For Her Children
Matthew 10:37He that loves father or mother more than me is not worthy of me; and he that loves son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me;
Parents Duty To Children
Titus 2:4that they may instruct the young women to be lovers of their husbands, lovers of their children,
Promises To Children
Acts 2:39For the promise is to you and your children, and to all that are afar off, as many as the Lord our God shall call.
Raising Children
Ephesians 6:4And, fathers, provoke not your children, but bring them up in the instruction and admonition of the Lord.
Seven Children
Matthew 22:25Now there were with us seven brothers; and the first married, and died; and having no children he left his wife to his brother;
The More Children The Better
Mark 10:30who shall not receive a hundred fold now at this present time, houses, and brethren, and sisters, and mothers, and children, and lands, with persecutions, and in the life to come eternal life.
Training Children
Ephesians 6:4And, fathers, provoke not your children, but bring them up in the instruction and admonition of the Lord.
