66 Bible Verses about Children
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but Jesus said, let the children alone, and don't hinder them from coming to me: for of such does the gospel-kingdom consist.
and said, I declare to you, except ye lay aside your ambition, and become as children, ye shall not enter into the kingdom of the Messias.
when I was a child, I spake as a child, I understood as a child, I reasoned as a child: but when I became a man, I laid aside my childish ways.
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Children » Who are the children of God
he that overcomes, shall inherit these things: I will be his God, and he shall be my son.
but as for you, love your enemies, do good, and lend without expecting any advantage from it: so shall your reward be great, in acting like the children of the most high: for he is kind to the most ungrateful wretches.
nay, but, O man, who art thou, to raise a dust against heaven? shall the pitcher say to him that formed it, "why hast thou made me thus?" is not the potter the master of his own clay, of the same mass to make one vessel for use and ornament, and another for a meaner purpose? if the divine Being has patiently bore with those objects of his displeasure, that had been working out their own destruction, why may he not reveal himself to make them feel his vindictive power, read more.
and display his infinite goodness to such objects of mercy, as he had prepared for glory? to such as we, whom he has called, both from among the Jews, and from among the Gentiles. as he saith himself in Osee, "I will call them my people, which were not my people; and her, beloved, which was not beloved. and it shall come to pass, that in the place where it was said unto them, ye are not my people; there shall they be called, the children of the living God."
for considering, as I pass'd along, the deitys, which you adore, I met with an altar that had this inscription, TO THE UNKNOWN GOD. now that GOD whom you worship without knowing him, is the same that I denounce to you. the GOD who made the world and every thing therein, and is the Lord of heaven and earth, does not dwell in temples erected by men: he receives no service from their officiousness: he is self-sufficient: it is he that gives to all their life and breath and every thing they have. read more.
he he has deduced all mankind from one parent, to inhabit the surface of the whole earth, having pre-establish'd the appointed periods, and the boundarys of their dominions: by which they might enquire, and by due reflection investigate the supreme being, although he be not far from every one of us: for in him we live, are moved, and do exist: even as some of your own poets have said, WE ARE EVEN HIS OFFSPRING. since then we are the offspring of God, we should not imagine that the Deity bears any resemblance to the form which Gold, or Silver, or Stone has receiv'd from human art and industry.
Children » Promises and assurances to
Children » Instruction of
So when they had dined, Jesus said to Simon Peter, Simon son of Jonas, do you love me more than these do? yes, Lord, said he, you know that I love you. Jesus reply'd, feed my lambs.
Children » Indulgence of » Instruction of
So when they had dined, Jesus said to Simon Peter, Simon son of Jonas, do you love me more than these do? yes, Lord, said he, you know that I love you. Jesus reply'd, feed my lambs.
Children » Involved in guilt of parents
Children » Lambs of the fold » Of God
for you are all the sons of God by faith in Christ Jesus.
the same spirit testifies to our spirit, that we are the children of God.
and not for that nation only, but likewise to reassemble the dispersed children of God into one body.
Children » The gift of God
Children » Promised to parents » Births foretold
but the angel said to Zacharias, don't be afraid, Zacharias, for your prayer is heard: and your wife Elizabeth shall bear you a son, whom you shall name John:
Children » Good Children » Good Parents » Births foretold
but the angel said to Zacharias, don't be afraid, Zacharias, for your prayer is heard: and your wife Elizabeth shall bear you a son, whom you shall name John:
Children » God's care of
Children » Parents, duty to » Partiality toward
Children » Dishonouring parents » Filial obedience encouraged
Children, obey your christian parents: for this is the law.
Children » Share benefits of covenant privileges guaranteed to parents
Children » Good Children » Good Parents » Birthright of
let there be no licentious or profane person, such as Esau, "who sold his birth-right, for a single mess."
Children » Fondness and care of mothers for
we behav'd to you with a tender regard, even as a mother, who nurses her own children. Our affection therefore to you being so great, we were as ready to give our lives for you, as we were to communicate the divine gospel to you, so much did you engage our love.
Children » Grief occasioned by loss of
Children » Present at religious worship
but when the chief priests and Scribes saw the wonders that he did, and the young people crying in the temple, "Hosanna to the son of David;" they were full of indignation.
Children » Worship
but when the chief priests and Scribes saw the wonders that he did, and the young people crying in the temple, "Hosanna to the son of David;" they were full of indignation.
Children » Death of, as a judgment upon parents » Miracles in behalf of » Healing of
then Jesus answered her, O woman, great is thy faith: as you desire, be it done. and her daughter was healed from that very hour.
bring him hither to me. and Jesus rebuked the demon, and he departed out of him: so that the child was cured from that very hour.
then said Jesus to her, for this expression, go thy way, the demon has left your daughter. accordingly she went home, where she found that the demon was indeed gone out of her daughter, and she was lying on the bed.
Jesus said to him, provided you can believe, there is nothing but what may be effected for those that believe. immediately the child's father cryed out with tears, I do believe, oh supply the defect of my faith. Jesus observing the people came crowding to him, rebuked the evil spirit, saying, thou dumb and deaf spirit come out of the child, never to enter more, it is I command it. read more.
and the spirit came out of him, having made him roar, and thrown him into such agonies, that he became like one that was dead, and many were of opinion he actually was so. but Jesus taking him by the hand, raised him up, and he was perfectly recovered.
for he had an only daughter, about twelve years of age, who lay a dying. as he was on the way, the crowd press'd after him, and among the rest a woman, who had been troubled with an hemorrhage twelve years, having consum'd her whole fortune upon physicians, who could none of them cure her; she getting behind him, touched the border of his garment: and immediately her indisposition was removed. read more.
upon which Jesus said, who was it that touch'd me? they being all at a loss, what to answer, at length Peter, and the others with him, said, master, the crowd are squeezing and pressing about you, and yet you cry, "who touch'd me?" but Jesus said, somebody has touched me: for I know what influence my power has had. then the woman finding she could not conceal herself, came trembling, and kneeling down before him, confess'd before all the people, why she had touch'd him, and how she was instantly cured. but he said to her, daughter, don't be under any concern: your faith has sav'd you, go in peace. While he was speaking, somebody came from the ruler of the synagogue's house, who said to him, your daughter is dead; 'tis in vain to importune the master any farther. but when Jesus heard that, he said to Jairus, be not afraid: only believe, and she shall recover. being come to the house, he suffer'd nobody to go into the room with him, except Peter, John and James, and the young woman's father and mother. the company there were all in tears lamenting for her: but he said don't weep; she is not dead, but asleep. upon which, they knowing she was really dead, treated him with derision. but Jesus oblig'd them to withdraw; then grasping her hand, he said, my child, arise. immediately she came to life, and rose up: and he order'd, that something should be given her to eat. and her parents were seized with astonishment: but he charg'd them not to let the fact be known to any one.
Children » Indulgence of » Instructed, examples of
and that from your infancy you were acquainted with the sacred writings, which point you the way to salvation, by believing in Christ Jesus:
Children » Lambs of the fold » Of the world
let no man mislead you by vain reasonings: for it is for these vices, that the wrath of God lights upon the incredulous.
and this unfaithful steward was commended by his master for being so provident. for they who look to this world, manage their affairs with more prudence, than those who have a prospect of a better.
of which number we all have formerly been, leading our dissolute lives in gratifying the desires of our sensual imaginations: and were indeed obnoxious to the divine displeasure, as other. Gentiles were:
these are vices which draw down the divine vengeance upon unbelieving nations;
Children » Correction of
and you fathers don't exasperate your children: but instruct them in the discipline and institution of the Lord.
fathers, don't treat your children with severity, lest they be discourag'd.
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, let the children alone, and don't hinder them from coming to me: for of such does the gospel-kingdom consist.
Children » Esteemed highly
but Jesus said, let the children alone, and don't hinder them from coming to me: for of such does the gospel-kingdom consist.
Children » Were named » From remarkable events
Children » What children should do
Children, obey your christian parents: for this is the law.
children, obey your parents upon all occasions, for that is graceful in a christian.
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, who have the devil for your father, will execute the designs of your father: he was a murderer from the beginning, and deserted the truth, since he has no love for the truth: when he lyes, he speaks like himself: for he is a lyar, and the father of a lyar.
In this the children of God are distinguished from the children of the devil: he that does not practise virtue, and fraternal benevolence, is not of God.
the field is the world: the good seed are the children of the kingdom: but the tares are the children of the wicked one:
and said, "thou heap of imposture and mischief, offspring of the devil, and enemy to all justice, wilt thou not cease to pervers men from the right ways of the Lord?
Children » Weaning of
Children » Death of, as a judgment upon parents » Miracles in behalf of » By jesus
Whilst he thus entertain'd them, the ruler of the synagogue came and made his address to him, saying, my daughter is upon the point of death: but come and lay thy hand upon her, and she shall live.
and he said to them, withdraw, for the maid is not dead, but asleep. and they treated him with contemptuous laughter. but when the company were turn'd out, he went in, and grasping her hand, the maid rose up. the fame whereof was spread over all the country.
Before he had done speaking, messengers came from the ruler of the synagogue's house, who said, "your daughter is dead, why do you give the master any further trouble?" Jesus, upon hearing that, immediately said to the ruler of the synagogue, "be not afraid, only believe." and he suffered no man to follow him, except Peter, and James, and John the brother of James: read more.
being come to the house of the ruler of the synagogue, and seeing a tumultuous crowd of people weeping and howling, at his going in he said to them, what's the meaning of this uproar, what do you weep for? the damsel is not dead, but asleep. upon which they fell a laughing: however, having turned them all out, and taking with him the father and the mother of the damsel, and those that had accompany'd him, he entred in where the damsel was lying. then taking her hand, he said to her, Talitha cumi, that is to say, damsel, arise, 'tis I command you. immediately the damsel arose, and walked, for she was twelve years of age: and they were struck with astonishment.
when the Lord saw her, he was moved with compassion for her, and said to her, don't weep. then advancing, he touch'd the bier, and the bearers standing still, he said, young man, arise, I command you. and the deceased sat up, and began to speak, and Jesus delivered him to his mother.
While he was speaking, somebody came from the ruler of the synagogue's house, who said to him, your daughter is dead; 'tis in vain to importune the master any farther. but when Jesus heard that, he said to Jairus, be not afraid: only believe, and she shall recover. being come to the house, he suffer'd nobody to go into the room with him, except Peter, John and James, and the young woman's father and mother. read more.
the company there were all in tears lamenting for her: but he said don't weep; she is not dead, but asleep. upon which, they knowing she was really dead, treated him with derision. but Jesus oblig'd them to withdraw; then grasping her hand, he said, my child, arise. immediately she came to life, and rose up: and he order'd, that something should be given her to eat. and her parents were seized with astonishment: but he charg'd them not to let the fact be known to any one.
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 you fathers don't exasperate your children: but instruct them in the discipline and institution of the Lord.
Children » Nurses for
in which time Moses was born, who was exceeding fair, and nourished in his father's house three months:
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 called a child to him, set him in the midst of them, and said, I declare to you, except ye lay aside your ambition, and become as children, ye shall not enter into the kingdom of the Messias. he therefore who shall become as void of ambition as this child, he shall be greatest in the kingdom of the Messiah. read more.
and whoever shall receive one that is like such a child, in my name, receiveth me. But whoever shall occasion such an humble believer to fall off from the faith, it were better for him that a mill-stone were hang'd about his neck, and that he were plung'd to the bottom of the sea.
I declare unto you, he that shall pretend to be admitted into the kingdom of God, and has not the temper of a little child, shall not enter therein.
then taking a little child, he set him down before them; and embracing him in his arms, he said to them, whoever receives such a child as this upon my account, receives me; and he that receiveth me, does not so properly receive me, as the commands of him that sent me.
At length they enter'd into a debate, which of them should be the greatest. but Jesus perceiving what they thought, took a child and set him before him: then said to them, whoever receives such a child in my name, receives me: and he that receives me, receives him that sent me. for he that is least among you all, he shall be greatest.
Children » Amusements of
but to what shall I compare this generation? they are like children sitting in the markets, and calling out to their fellows, "if we play a merry tune, you are not for dancing; if we act a mournful part, you are not in the humour."
To what therefore shall I compare the men of this generation? who are they like? they are like children playing together in the street, who cry, we have play'd to you on the flute, but you have not danced: we have sung mournful dittys, but you have not lamented.
Children » Anxiety of the jews for
Children » Destruction of, a punishment
they will level you to the ground, extirpate your inhabitants, and bury your buildings in ruins: because you have not consider'd the overtures I made you.
Children » Often given in answer to prayer
but the angel said to Zacharias, don't be afraid, Zacharias, for your prayer is heard: and your wife Elizabeth shall bear you a son, whom you shall name John:
Children » Sometimes born when parents were old
But Zacharias said to the angel, by what sign shall I know this? for I am old, and my wife is of a great age.
Children » Blessed by jesus
Then they brought young children to him, that he might lay his hands upon them: but his disciples rebuked those that presented them. which Jesus observing was much displeas'd with them, and said, suffer little children to come unto me, do not hinder them: for of such is the kingdom of God. I declare unto you, he that shall pretend to be admitted into the kingdom of God, and has not the temper of a little child, shall not enter therein. read more.
then he embraced them, and laying his hand upon them, he gave them his blessing.
And as they were presenting children to him, for the imposition of hands, his disciples observing it, rebuk'd those that brought them. but Jesus called the children to him, and said to his disciples, let the children come to me, without any hindrance, for they who belong to the kingdom of God, must be like them.
Then they brought children to him in order to have his blessing: and the disciples rebuked them. but Jesus said, let the children alone, and don't hinder them from coming to me: for of such does the gospel-kingdom consist. and he laid his hands upon them, and departed thence.
Children » Rebellious, punished by the civil power
Children » Sold for debt
but being insolvent, his lord gave orders that he, with his wife, and children, and all that he had, should be sold for payment.
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
then he said, I am a Jew, a native of Tarsus in Cilicia, but had my education in this city: at the feet of Gamaliel I was instructed in the law, and in the exact decisions of our fathers, and was as religiously zealous as you are at this time.
so that the law was our school-master to bring us to Christ, that we might be justified by faith.
Now I say, that the heir, as long as he is a child, is in a state of servitude, tho' he is to be lord of all; being under tutors and guardians, 'till the time prefix'd by his father.
Children » Often numerous
Children » Parents, duty to » To nurture
and you fathers don't exasperate your children: but instruct them in the discipline and institution of the Lord.
fathers, don't treat your children with severity, lest they be discourag'd.
Children » Caused to pass through fire
Children » Rebellious children
Children » Parents, duty to » To control
obliging his children to behave with decorum.
a deacon must have but one wife, and govern his children, and the rest of the family in a proper manner.
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
Now I say, that the heir, as long as he is a child, is in a state of servitude, tho' he is to be lord of all; being under tutors and guardians, 'till the time prefix'd by his father.
Children » The children of the lord
whosoever is born of God, does not commit sin; for the divine principle remaineth in him: he will not sin, because he is born of God. In this the children of God are distinguished from the children of the devil: he that does not practise virtue, and fraternal benevolence, is not of God.
Children » Were required » To submit to discipline
when our natural parents corrected us, we gave them reverence: is it not much more reasonable to be in subjection to the father of spirits, in order to have life?
Children » Illegitimate » Had no inheritance
Children » Should » Honor the aged
As for you that are young, be you submissive to those of a more advanc'd age: and do you all of you pay a becoming deference to one another: be cloak'd with humility, for " God opposes the proud, and shows favour to the humble."
Children » Should » Obey parents
Children, obey your christian parents: for this is the law.
Children » Male » Usefully employed
Children » Of God's people, interested in the promises
for the promise is to you, and to your children, and to all that are afar off, even as many as the Lord our God shall call.
Children » Of God's people, holy
for the unbelieving husband is christianiz'd by the believing wife, and the unbelieving wife is christianiz'd by the believing husband: else were your children heathens: whereas they are christians.
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
when our natural parents corrected us, we gave them reverence: is it not much more reasonable to be in subjection to the father of spirits, in order to have life?
Children » Female » Usefully employed
Children » Good » Take care of parents
but your doctrine is this, if any man declares to his father or mother, that whatever he has to give for their relief is dedicated to the temple; he is not oblig'd to regard his father or his mother.
Children » Who is a child that causes shame
Children » Sometimes devoted their property to avoid supporting parents
but your doctrine is this, if any man declares to his father or mother, that whatever he has to give for their relief is dedicated to the temple; he is not oblig'd to regard his father or his mother.
but your doctrine is this, if any one shall tell his father or his mother, that what he could bestow for their relief, is corban, that is, to be given to the temple; you discharge him from the obligation of doing 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
which is without any mixture, and will make you thrive. Since you have tasted how good the Lord is,
when I was a child, I spake as a child, I understood as a child, I reasoned as a child: but when I became a man, I laid aside my childish ways.
Brethren, be not childish in understanding: be as innocent as babes, but use your understanding like men.
Children » Are a gift from God
Children » Good Children » Good Parents » The boy jesus
Jesus replied, why were ye so sollicitous about me? don't you know that 'tis my business to be in my father's house?
especially when I reflect upon the sincerity of your faith, and the attachment your grand-mother Lois first show'd, and then your mother Eunice, examples which I am persuaded you will follow.
Children » An heritage from the lord
Children » Christ was an example to
However Jesus went down with them to Nazareth, and was subject to them: and his mother kept all these things in her heart.
when Jesus therefore saw his mother, and the disciple whom he loved standing by, he said to his mother, woman, behold thy son. then he said to the disciple, behold thy mother. and from that time the disciple took her to his own home.
Children » Sacrificed
Children » Instances of » David
Children » Good » Make their parents' hearts glad
Children » Treatment of, at birth
and being brought to bed of her first born, she swathed him, and laid him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.
Children » Were named » After relatives
and on the eighth day were present at the circumcision of the child. but upon their proposing to call him by his father's name, Zacharias: his mother objected to it,
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
then he said, I am a Jew, a native of Tarsus in Cilicia, but had my education in this city: at the feet of Gamaliel I was instructed in the law, and in the exact decisions of our fathers, and was as religiously zealous as you are at this time.
three days after they found him in the temple, sitting near the doctors, attending to them and asking them questions.
Children » Named at circumcision
and on the eighth day were present at the circumcision of the child. but upon their proposing to call him by his father's name, Zacharias: his mother objected to it,
The eighth day, when the child was to be circumcised, being come, he was named Jesus, the name, which the angel had given before his conception.
Children » Parents, duty to » To provide for
This is the third time I purposed to come to you; but I will not be burdensome to you; for I seek not yours, but you: since it is not expected children should lay up for their parents, but parents for their children: on the contrary,
Children » Instances of » Jehoshaphat
Children » Instances of » Solomon
Children » Good » Shall be blessed
the first commandment with a promise annexed, is, "honour thy father and mother, that it may be well with thee, and thou mayst be long-lived on 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
but if you were exempted from that discipline which others are subject to, 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
obliging his children to behave with decorum.
to chuse such as are without reproach, married to but one wife, whose children are obedient, not accused of debauchery, nor unruly.
Children » Jesus
and the child grew in stature and in all the improvements of the mind; he was stor'd with wisdom, and was the object of divine favour.
three days after they found him in the temple, sitting near the doctors, attending to them and asking them questions. and all that heard him were astonish'd at his understanding and answers.
in the mean time Jesus increas'd in wisdom and stature, and in favour with God and man.
Children » Often prayed for
Children » Were required » To respect the aged
Children » Future state of
but Jesus said, let the children alone, and don't hinder them from coming to me: for of such does the gospel-kingdom consist.
take care not to despise one of such an humble disposition: for I tell you, that in heaven their angels are continually attending the presence of my father who is in heaven:
Children » Strange children
Children » Circumcised on the eighth day
being circumcised the eighth day, of the family of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin, an Hebrew by descent, by sect a Pharisee.
Children » Good Children » Good Parents » Timothy
and that from your infancy you were acquainted with the sacred writings, which point you the way to salvation, by believing 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
the first commandment with a promise annexed, is, "honour thy father and mother,
Children » Special promises to children, examples of » The commandment with promise
the first commandment with a promise annexed, is, "honour thy father and mother,
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 selfish, avaricious, vain, proud, slanderers, disobedient to parents, ungrateful,
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
in like manner your heavenly father would not that any person of such humility should be lost.
Children » Lambs of the fold » Reward for attention to
and whoever shall give only a cup of cold water to the meanest of you, considering him as my disciple, shall most assuredly be far from losing his reward.
Children » Indulgence of » Father of prodigal
the younger of which said to his father, father, give me that portion of the estate which falls to my share. accordingly he divided his estate among them. a little while after the younger son turn'd all he had into money, and travell'd into a foreign country, where he squander'd away his fortune in luxurious living.
Children » Indulgence of » Eli
Children » Instances of » Timothy
and that from your infancy you were acquainted with the sacred writings, which point you the way to salvation, by believing in Christ Jesus:
especially when I reflect upon the sincerity of your faith, and the attachment your grand-mother Lois first show'd, and then your mother Eunice, examples which I am persuaded you will follow.
Children » Instances of » moses
Children » Prayers for » The father, for the demoniac
Lord, have mercy on my son, for he is grievously afflicted with the epilepsy; he often 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
Then they brought young children to him, that he might lay his hands upon them: but his disciples rebuked those that presented them. which Jesus observing was much displeas'd with them, and said, suffer little children to come unto me, do not hinder them: for of such is the kingdom of God. I declare unto you, he that shall pretend to be admitted into the kingdom of God, and has not the temper of a little child, shall not enter therein. read more.
then he embraced them, and laying his hand upon them, he gave them his blessing.
Children » Should » Not imitate bad parents
Children » Should » Take care of parents
if a widow has children or grand-children, let them above all things instruct their own family to be religious, and let them be grateful to their parents, for this is acceptable to 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
when Jesus therefore saw his mother, and the disciple whom he loved standing by, he said to his mother, woman, behold thy son. then he said to the disciple, behold thy mother. and from that time the disciple took her to 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
but if you were exempted from that discipline which others are subject to, 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
which Jesus observing was much displeas'd with them, and said, suffer little children to come unto me, do not hinder them: for of such is the kingdom of God.
Children » Special promises to children, examples of » Little children
which Jesus observing was much displeas'd with them, and said, suffer little children to come unto me, do not hinder them: 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
So when they had dined, Jesus said to Simon Peter, Simon son of Jonas, do you love me more than these do? yes, Lord, said he, you know that I love you. Jesus reply'd, feed my lambs.
Children » Edict to murder » Of herod
Then Herod perceiving he was abused by the Magi, was full of indignation, and sent a detachment who slew all the children that were in Bethlehem and its territory, being under the age of two years, according to the limited time he had learnt of the Magi. Then was fulfilled that passage of Jeremy the prophet, "In Rama was a cry heard, weeping, and great mourning, Rachel weeping for her children, and would not be comforted, because they are not."
Children » Edict to murder » Of jehu
Children » Early piety of » John the baptist
he shall appear as a divine messenger. he shall drink neither wine, nor any other strong liquor: he shall be filled with the holy spirit, even from his infancy:
Now the child continued to grow, and greatly improv'd in sense; and was in the desarts till the time, when he was to be manifested 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
the younger of which said to his father, father, give me that portion of the estate which falls to my share. accordingly he divided his estate among them.
Children » Promises to special promises to children, examples of » Children of believers
for the promise is to you, and to your children, and to all that are afar off, even 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 to your children, and to all that are afar off, even as many as the Lord our God shall call.
Children » Good Children » Good Parents » John the baptist
Now the child continued to grow, and greatly improv'd in sense; and was in the desarts till the time, when he was to be manifested to Israel.
Children » Dishonouring parents » By failure in providing for
but your doctrine is this, if any one shall tell his father or his mother, that what he could bestow for their relief, is corban, that is, to be given to the temple;
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
Jesus replied, why were ye so sollicitous about me? don't you know that 'tis my business to be in my father's house?
Children » Parents, duty to » To love
but to lectures on virtue, that they may teach the young women prudence, to love their husbands,
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
entreated him to force the demon out of her daughter; now the woman was a Greek, a Syrophenician by nation.
Children » Wicked » Samaritans' descendants
Children » Wicked » Sennacherib's sons
Children » Wicked » Ahaziah
Children » Wicked » Amon
Children » False instruction of
You are in the right, said he, to abolish the laws of God, to make way for such traditions. Moses said, "honour thy father and thy mother;" and, if any one speak contemptibly of his father, or his mother, let him be put to death. but your doctrine is this, if any one shall tell his father or his mother, that what he could bestow for their relief, is corban, that is, to be given to the temple; read more.
you discharge him from the obligation of doing any thing for his father or his mother. by such traditions, and such a number of practices, as you have settled, the word of God is stript of all its authority.
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 hath five barley-loaves, and two small fishes: but what are they among so many?
Children » In answer to prayer » isaac
Children » Instances of » Children in the temple
but when the chief priests and Scribes saw the wonders that he did, and the young people crying in the temple, "Hosanna to the son of David;" they were full of indignation.
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 upon all occasions, for that is graceful in a christian.
Children » Good » Show love to parents
Children » Good » Know the scriptures
and that from your infancy you were acquainted with the sacred writings, which point you the way to salvation, by believing in Christ Jesus:
Children » Good » The lord is with
Children » Character of, known by conduct
Children » Minors
Now I say, that the heir, as long as he is a child, is in a state of servitude, tho' he is to be lord of all; being under tutors and guardians, 'till the time prefix'd by his father.
Children » In answer to prayer » Zacharias
but the angel said to Zacharias, don't be afraid, Zacharias, for your prayer is heard: and your wife Elizabeth shall bear you a son, whom you shall name John:
Children » Edict to murder » Of pharaoh
Children » Instances of » Shem and japheth
Children » Instances of » Jesus
in the mean time Jesus increas'd in wisdom and stature, and in favour with God and man.
Children » Instances of » saul
Children » Instances of » John
Now the child continued to grow, and greatly improv'd in sense; and was in the desarts till the time, when he was to be manifested 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 declare to you, except ye lay aside your ambition, and become as children, ye shall not enter into the kingdom of the Messias.
Children » Good » Illustrative of a teachable spirit
he therefore who shall become as void of ambition as this child, he shall be greatest in the kingdom of the Messiah.
Children » Good » Partake of the promises of God
for the promise is to you, and to your children, and to all that are afar off, even 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
but when the chief priests and Scribes saw the wonders that he did, and the young people crying in the temple, "Hosanna to the son of David;" they were full of indignation.
Home » Children » Esteemed highly
but Jesus said, let the children alone, and don't hinder them from coming to me: for of such does the gospel-kingdom consist.
Israel » Children » Saved » Firstborn » Killed
Praise » Is obligatory upon » Children
and said to him, do you hear what they say? yes, said Jesus; have ye never read, "out of the mouth of babes and sucklings I will make a consort of praise?"
Intercessory prayer » Should be offered up for » Children
and there came a woman of Canaan from those quarters, and cried out to him, have mercy on me, O Lord, thou son of David; my daughter is grievously tormented by a demon.
Topics on Children
Adult Children
1 Corinthians 14:20Brethren, be not childish in understanding: be as innocent as babes, but use your understanding like men.
Amusements Of Children
Matthew 11:16-17but to what shall I compare this generation? they are like children sitting in the markets, and calling out to their fellows,
Bad Children
1 Peter 5:5As for you that are young, be you submissive to those of a more advanc'd age: and do you all of you pay a becoming deference to one another: be cloak'd with humility, for " God opposes the proud, and shows favour to the humble."
Caring For Children
1 Timothy 5:4if a widow has children or grand-children, let them above all things instruct their own family to be religious, and let them be grateful to their parents, for this is acceptable to God.
Children And The Kingdom
Matthew 18:3and said, I declare to you, except ye lay aside your ambition, and become as children, ye shall not enter into the kingdom of the Messias.
Children Blessed
1 Corinthians 7:14for the unbelieving husband is christianiz'd by the believing wife, and the unbelieving wife is christianiz'd by the believing husband: else were your children heathens: whereas they are christians.
Children In The Faith
1 Timothy 1:2to Timothy my sincere convert, favour, mercy and peace from God our father, and Jesus Christ our Lord.
Children In The Miracles Of Jesus Christ
Matthew 9:18Whilst he thus entertain'd them, the ruler of the synagogue came and made his address to him, saying, my daughter is upon the point of death: but come and lay thy hand upon her, and she shall live.
Children Of Abraham
Galatians 3:16now to Abraham and his offspring were the promises made. he does not say, "to offsprings," as if he spoke of many; but as speaking of one, "and to thy offspring," which means Christ.
Children Of Evil
Acts 13:10and said, "thou heap of imposture and mischief, offspring of the devil, and enemy to all justice, wilt thou not cease to pervers men from the right ways of the Lord?
Children Of God
Galatians 3:26for you are all the sons of God by faith in Christ Jesus.
Children Of The Devil
Acts 13:10and said, "thou heap of imposture and mischief, offspring of the devil, and enemy to all justice, wilt thou not cease to pervers men from the right ways of the Lord?
Children's Protection
1 Peter 1:5whom the divine power preserves through faith for that salvation, which is going to be made manifest in the latter time.
Children, Attitude to Parents
Ephesians 6:1Children, obey your christian parents: for this is the law.
Children, attitudes towards
Matthew 19:13-14Then they brought children to him in order to have his blessing: and the disciples rebuked them.
Children, Bad Parental Examples
Matthew 14:8who being before instructed by her mother, pray, said she, order John Baptist's head to be brought here in a charger.
Children, Disciplining
Hebrews 12:7-11if you are to endure chastisement, God treats you as his children: for where's the son whom his father does not chastise?
Children, examples of
Matthew 1:23a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel," that is to say, God our Saviour.
Children, Figurative Sense
Mark 10:24at this expression the disciples were much surpriz'd. but Jesus reassum'd the discourse, and said, how difficult a thing is it for those, who place their trust in riches, to enter into the divine kingdom?
Children, Good Examples Of
Luke 1:80Now the child continued to grow, and greatly improv'd in sense; and was in the desarts till the time, when he was to be manifested to Israel.
Children, Good Kids
2 Timothy 3:15and that from your infancy you were acquainted with the sacred writings, which point you the way to salvation, by believing in Christ Jesus:
Children, Good Parental Examples
2 Timothy 1:5especially when I reflect upon the sincerity of your faith, and the attachment your grand-mother Lois first show'd, and then your mother Eunice, examples which I am persuaded you will follow.
Children, In Jesus Miracles
Matthew 9:18Whilst he thus entertain'd them, the ruler of the synagogue came and made his address to him, saying, my daughter is upon the point of death: but come and lay thy hand upon her, and she shall live.
Children, needs of
Ephesians 6:4and you fathers don't exasperate your children: but instruct them in the discipline and institution of the Lord.
Children, Parents Love
Titus 2:4but to lectures on virtue, that they may teach the young women prudence, to love their husbands,
Children, responsibilities to God
Matthew 21:15-16but when the chief priests and Scribes saw the wonders that he did, and the young people crying in the temple, "Hosanna to the son of David;" they were full of indignation.
Children, responsibilities to parents
2 Timothy 3:2for men will be selfish, avaricious, vain, proud, slanderers, disobedient to parents, ungrateful,
Children, Ungrateful
Mark 7:11but your doctrine is this, if any one shall tell his father or his mother, that what he could bestow for their relief, is corban, that is, to be given to the temple;
Children, With Jesus
Matthew 19:13-14Then they brought children to him in order to have his blessing: and the disciples rebuked them.
Christians Are Called Children
1 John 3:1-2Consider what proof the father has given us of his love, in allowing us to be called the sons of God: therefore the world does not know us, because it knew him not.
Dealing With Rebellious Children
Matthew 15:4for this is a commandment of God, "honour thy father and mother; and, he that curses father or mother, let him be punish'd with death."
Examples Of Love For Children
Luke 2:41-51Now his parents went every year to Jerusalem at the paschal feast.
Good Children
Matthew 15:26but he answered, it is not just to take the childrens bread, and throw it to puppies.
Helpful Children
Luke 2:49Jesus replied, why were ye so sollicitous about me? don't you know that 'tis my business to be in my father's house?
Illegitimate Children
Hebrews 12:8but if you were exempted from that discipline which others are subject to, then are you bastards, and not sons.
Instruction Of Children
Ephesians 6:4and you fathers don't exasperate your children: but instruct them in the discipline and institution of the Lord.
Like Children
Mark 10:15I declare unto you, he that shall pretend to be admitted into the kingdom of God, and has not the temper of a little child, shall not enter therein.
Living As God's Children
Matthew 5:9Blessed are the pacific: for they shall be the children of God.
Love For Children
Titus 2:4but to lectures on virtue, that they may teach the young women prudence, to love their husbands,
Loving Children
1 John 3:18my dear children, let not our love be only in the language of our lips, but in the real effects of the heart.
Misleading Children
Matthew 18:6But whoever shall occasion such an humble believer to fall off from the faith, it were better for him that a mill-stone were hang'd about his neck, and that he were plung'd to the bottom of the sea.
Mothers Love For Children
1 Thessalonians 2:7we behav'd to you with a tender regard, even as a mother, who nurses her own children.
Mothers Love For Her Children
Matthew 10:37he that loveth father or mother more than me, is unworthy of me: he that loveth son or daughter more than me, is unworthy of me.
Parents Duty To Children
Titus 2:4but to lectures on virtue, that they may teach the young women prudence, to love their husbands,
Promises To Children
Acts 2:39for the promise is to you, and to your children, and to all that are afar off, even as many as the Lord our God shall call.
Raising Children
Ephesians 6:4and you fathers don't exasperate your children: but instruct them in the discipline and institution of the Lord.
Seven Children
Matthew 22:25now there happen'd among us seven brothers, the first married but died without issue, leaving his wife to his brother:
The More Children The Better
Mark 10:30but shall receive at present in this age, what will be a hundred times better to him, than houses, and brethren, and sisters, and mothers, and children, and lands, tho' with persecution: and in the age to come eternal life.
Training Children
Ephesians 6:4and you fathers don't exasperate your children: but instruct them in the discipline and institution of the Lord.
