Bible verses about children
Children as a gift, and Jesus welcoming them — passages for parents and for anyone who cares for the young.
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14But when Jesus saw it, he was moved with indignation and said to them, “Allow the little children to come to me! Don’t forbid them, for God’s Kingdom belongs to such as these. 15Most certainly I tell you, whoever will not receive God’s Kingdom like a little child, he will in no way enter into it.” 16He took them in his arms and blessed them, laying his hands on them.
3Behold, children are a heritage of the LORD. The fruit of the womb is his reward. 4As arrows in the hand of a mighty man, so are the children of youth. 5Happy is the man who has his quiver full of them. They won’t be disappointed when they speak with their enemies in the gate.
13For you formed my inmost being. You knit me together in my mother’s womb. 14I will give thanks to you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Your works are wonderful. My soul knows that very well.
Old Testament
6These words, which I command you today, shall be on your heart; 7and you shall teach them diligently to your children, and shall talk of them when you sit in your house, and when you walk by the way, and when you lie down, and when you rise up.
I prayed for this child, and the LORD has given me my petition which I asked of him.
All your children will be taught by the LORD, and your children’s peace will be great.
Psalms & Wisdom
Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it.
Gospels
and said, “Most certainly I tell you, unless you turn and become as little children, you will in no way enter into the Kingdom of Heaven.
But Jesus said, “Allow the little children, and don’t forbid them to come to me; for the Kingdom of Heaven belongs to ones like these.”
New Testament
Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right.
You fathers, don’t provoke your children to wrath, but nurture them in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.
I have no greater joy than this: to hear about my children walking in truth.
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