What does the Bible say about little children?

15 verses about little children, ranked by the votes of OpenBible.info readers, with the King James text.

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Bible verses about little children

1. Matthew 19:14 — But Jesus said, Suffer little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for of such is the kingdom of heaven. 8 votes
2. Proverbs 22:6 — Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it. 7 votes
3. Ephesians 6:4 — And, ye fathers, provoke not your children to wrath: but bring them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord. 4 votes
4. Proverbs 13:24 — He that spareth his rod hateth his son: but he that loveth him chasteneth him betimes. 3 votes
5. Matthew 18:3 — 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. 3 votes
6. Colossians 3:21 — Fathers, provoke not your children to anger, lest they be discouraged. 3 votes
7. Psalms 127:3 — Lo, children are an heritage of the LORD: and the fruit of the womb is his reward. 2 votes
8. Proverbs 17:6 — Children’s children are the crown of old men; and the glory of children are their fathers. 2 votes
9. Mark 9:37 — Whosoever shall receive one of such children in my name, receiveth me: and whosoever shall receive me, receiveth not me, but him that sent me. 2 votes
10. Mark 10:13 — And they brought young children to him, that he should touch them: and his disciples rebuked those that brought them. 2 votes
11. Luke 17:2 — 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. 2 votes
12. Romans 8:14 — For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God. 2 votes
13. Ephesians 6:1 — Children, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right. 2 votes
14. 1 Timothy 4:12 — Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity. 2 votes
15. 3 John 1:4 — I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth. 2 votes

Where these verses are

Proverbs (3), Matthew (2), Mark (2), Ephesians (2), Psalms (1), Luke (1), Romans (1), Colossians (1), 1 Timothy (1), 3 John (1)

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Topical Bible data by OpenBible.info (https://www.openbible.info/topics/), CC BY 4.0. Votes reflect how many readers judged each verse relevant; they are not a doctrinal ranking. Verse text: King James Version.