14 Jesus however said, »Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them; for it is to those who are childlike that the Kingdom of the Heavens belongs.«
15 But when the High Priests and the Scribes saw the wonderful things that He had done and the children who were crying aloud in the Temple, »God save the Son of David,« they were filled with indignation.
16 »Do you hear,« they asked Him, »what these children are saying?«»Yes,« He replied; »have you never read, Out of the mouths of infants and of babes at the breast Thou hast brought forth the praise which is due'?«
1 Just then the disciples came to Jesus and asked, »Who ranks higher than others in the Kingdom of the Heavens?«
2 So He called a young child to Him, and, bidding him stand in the midst of them,
3 said, »In solemn truth I tell you that unless you turn and become like little children, you will in no case be admitted into the Kingdom of the Heavens.
4 Whoever therefore shall humble himself as this young child, he it is who is superior to others in the Kingdom of the Heavens.
15 In solemn truth I tell you that no one who does not receive the Kingdom of God like a little child will by any possibility enter it.«
16 Then He took them in His arms and blessed them lovingly, one by one, laying His hands upon them.
36 And taking a young child He made him stand in their midst, then threw His arms round him and said,
37 »Whoever for my sake receives one such young child as this, receives me; and whoever receives me, receives not so much me as Him who sent me.«
10 »Beware of ever despising one of these little ones, for I tell you that in Heaven their angels have continual access to my Father who is in Heaven.«
1 Children, be obedient to your parents as a Christian duty, for it is a duty.
2 »Honour your father and your mother« –this is the first Commandment which has a promise added to it–
3 »so that it may be well with you, and that you may live long on the earth.«
4 And you, fathers, do not irritate your children, but bring them up tenderly with true Christian training and advice.
20 Children be obedient to your parents in everything; for that is right for Christians.
21 Fathers, do not fret and harass your children, or you may make them sullen and morose.