“Then little children were brought to Jesus, that He might put His hands on them and pray; but the disciples rebuked those who brought them. But He said, Leave the children alone! Allow the little ones to come to Me, and do not forbid or restrain or hinder them, for of such [as these] is the kingdom of Heaven composed. He put His hands upon them, and then went on His way.” Matthew 19: 13-15.

“They kept bringing young children to Him that He might touch them, and the disciples were reproving them [for it]. But when Jesus saw [it], He was indignant and pained and said to them, Allow the children to come to Me — do not forbid or prevent or hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of God. Truly I tell you, whoever does not receive and accept and welcome the kingdom of God like a little child [does] positively shall not enter it at all.” Mark 10:13-15.

“Now they were also bringing [even] babies to Him that He might touch them, and when the disciples noticed it, they reproved them.
But Jesus called them [the parents] to Him, saying, Allow the little children to come to Me, and do not hinder them, for to such [as these] belongs the kingdom of God. Truly I say to you, whoever does not accept and receive and welcome the kingdom of God like a little child [does] shall not in any way enter it [at all].” Luke 18:15-17.

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“Behold, children are a heritage from The LORD, the fruit of the womb a reward. As arrows are in the hand of a warrior, so are the children of one’s youth. Happy, blessed, and fortunate is the man whose quiver is filled with them! They will not be put to shame when they speak with their adversaries [in gatherings] at the [city’s] gate.” Psalm 127:3-5.

“Children’s children are the crown of old men, and the glory of children is their fathers.” Proverbs 17:6.

“Remember [earnestly] also your Creator [that you are not your own, but His property now] in the days of your youth, before the evil days come or the years draw near when you will say [of physical pleasures], I have no enjoyment in them —” Ecclesiastes 12:1.

“And He called a little child to Himself and put him in the midst of them, [Jesus] said, Truly I say to you, unless you repent (change, turn about) and become like little children [trusting, lowly, loving, forgiving], you can never enter the kingdom of heaven [at all]. Whoever will humble himself therefore and become like this little child [trusting, lowly, loving, forgiving] is greatest in the kingdom of heaven. Whoever receives and accepts and welcomes one little child like this for My sake and in My name receives and accepts and welcomes Me.
But whoever causes one of these little ones who believe in and acknowledge and cleave to Me to stumble and sin [that is, who entices him or hinders him in right conduct or thought], it would be better (more expedient and profitable or advantageous) for him to have a great millstone fastened around his neck and to be sunk in the depth of the sea.” Matthew 18:2-6.

“He took a little child and put him in the center of their group; and taking him in [His] arms, He said to them, whoever in My name and for My sake accepts and receives and welcomes one such child also accepts and receives and welcomes Me; and whoever so receives Me receives not only Me but Him Who sent Me.” Mark 9:36-37.

“Truly I tell you, whoever does not receive and accept and welcome the kingdom of God like a little child [does] positively shall not enter it at all.” Mark 10:15.

“All your [spiritual] children shall be disciples [taught by The LORD and obedient to His will], and great shall be the peace and undisturbed composure of your children.” Isaiah 54:13.

“I [The LORD] will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with My eye upon you.” Psalm 32:8.

“Come, you children, listen to me; I will teach you to revere and worshipfully fear The LORD.” Psalm 34:11.

“Lean on, trust in, and be confident in The LORD with all your heart and mind and do not rely on your own insight or understanding. In all your ways know, recognize, and acknowledge Him, and He will direct and make straight and plain your paths.” Proverbs 3:5-6.

“Even a child is known by his acts, whether [or not] what he does is pure and right.” Proverbs 20:11.

“Train up a child in the way he should go [and in keeping with his individual gift or bent], and when he is old he will not depart from it.” Proverbs 22:6.

“Beware that you do not despise or feel scornful toward or think little of one of these little ones, for I tell you that in heaven their angels always are in the presence of and look upon the face of My Father Who is in heaven.” Matthew 18:10.

“But when the chief priests and the scribes saw the wonderful things that He did and the boys and the girls and youths and the maidens crying out in the porches and courts of the temple, Hosanna (O be propitious, graciously inclined) to the Son of David! they were indignant. And they said to Him, Do You hear what these are saying? Jesus replied to them, Yes; have you never read, Out of the mouths of babes and unweaned infants You have made (provided) perfect praise?” Matthew 21:15-16.

“I have no greater joy than this, to hear that my [spiritual] children are living their lives in the Truth.” 3 John 1:4.

“But the Comforter (Counselor, Helper, Intercessor, Advocate, Strengthener, Standby), the Holy Spirit, Whom the Father will send in My name [in My place, to represent Me and act on My behalf], He will teach you all things. He will cause you to recall (will remind you of, bring to your remembrance) everything I have told you.” John 14:26.

“Not many [of you] should become teachers selfconstituted censors and reprovers of others), my brethren, for you know that we [teachers] will be judged by a higher standard and with greater severity [than other people; thus we assume the greater accountability and the more condemnation].” James 3:1.