Bible Verses About Little Ones
Bible verses about Little Ones
Discover what the Bible says about little ones.
Each verse has been chosen for its relevance and insight into this important biblical topic.
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Take heed that ye despise not one of these little ones; for I say unto you, That in heaven their angels do always behold the face of my Father which is in heaven.
But Jesus said, Suffer little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for of such is the kingdom of heaven.
But Jesus called them unto him, and said, Suffer little children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God.
Scripture Passages
And Jesus called a little child unto him, and set him in the midst of them,
And I will give children to be their princes, and babes shall rule over them.
But your little ones, which ye said should be a prey, them will I bring in, and they shall know the land which ye have despised.
Moreover your little ones, which ye said should be a prey, and your children, which in that day had no knowledge between good and evil, they shall go in thither, and unto them will I give it, and they shall possess it.
They send forth their little ones like a flock, and their children dance.
And whoso shall receive one such little child in my name receiveth me.
Even so it is not the will of your Father which is in heaven, that one of these little ones should perish.
But when Jesus saw it, he was much displeased, and said unto them, Suffer the little children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God.
And they brought young children to him, that he should touch them: and his disciples rebuked those that brought them.
And he took a child, and set him in the midst of them: and when he had taken him in his arms, he said unto them,
And they brought unto him also infants, that he would touch them: but when his disciples saw it, they rebuked them.
And all Judah stood before the Lord, with their little ones, their wives, and their children.
Verily I say unto you, Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child, he shall not enter therein.
Verily I say unto you, Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child shall in no wise enter therein.
I write unto you, little children, because your sins are forgiven you for his name’s sake.
Now therefore fear ye not: I will nourish you, and your little ones. And he comforted them, and spake kindly unto them.
And all thy children shall be taught of the Lord; and great shall be the peace of thy children.
Then were there brought unto him little children, that he should put his hands on them, and pray: and the disciples rebuked them.
Lo, children are an heritage of the Lord: and the fruit of the womb is his reward.
My little children, of whom I travail in birth again until Christ be formed in you,
But we were gentle among you, even as a nurse cherisheth her children:
Out of the mouth of babes and sucklings hast thou ordained strength because of thine enemies, that thou mightest still the enemy and the avenger.
And Jesus, perceiving the thought of their heart, took a child, and set him by him,
And he lifted up his eyes, and saw the women and the children; and said, Who are those with thee? And he said, The children which God hath graciously given thy servant.
Build you cities for your little ones, and folds for your sheep; and do that which hath proceeded out of your mouth.
And whosoever shall offend one of these little ones that believe in me, it is better for him that a millstone were hanged about his neck, and he were cast into the sea.
But whoso shall offend one of these little ones which believe in me, it were better for him that a millstone were hanged about his neck, and that he were drowned in the depth of the sea.
And said, Verily I say unto you, Except ye be converted, and become as little children, ye shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven.
Whosoever therefore shall humble himself as this little child, the same is greatest in the kingdom of heaven.
A little one shall become a thousand, and a small one a strong nation: I the Lord will hasten it in his time.
And said unto him, Hearest thou what these say? And Jesus saith unto them, Yea; have ye never read, Out of the mouth of babes and sucklings thou hast perfected praise?
The wolf also shall dwell with the lamb, and the leopard shall lie down with the kid; and the calf and the young lion and the fatling together; and a little child shall lead them.
As newborn babes, desire the sincere milk of the word, that ye may grow thereby:
Be ye therefore followers of God, as dear children;
Ye are of God, little children, and have overcome them: because greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the world.
It were better for him that a millstone were hanged about his neck, and he cast into the sea, than that he should offend one of these little ones.
Yea, young children despised me; I arose, and they spake against me.
He will bless them that fear the Lord, both small and great.
And they sat before him, the firstborn according to his birthright, and the youngest according to his youth: and the men marvelled one at another.
Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.