Children — Page 2
Verses 11–20 of 44
Mark 10:16 KJV
“And he took them up in his arms, put his hands upon them, and blessed them.”
Context & Meaning
Jesus physically embraced and individually blessed children brought to Him, a powerful gesture showing His personal, tender concern for each child.
Luke 18:16 KJV
“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.”
Context & Meaning
Jesus rebukes attempts to keep children from Him, they are welcome in His presence and illustrate the very character of God's kingdom.
Proverbs 23:24 KJV
“The father of the righteous shall greatly rejoice: and he that begetteth a wise child shall have joy of him.”
Context & Meaning
Solomon connects a child's righteousness and wisdom to the parent's deepest joy, a child living rightly is one of life's greatest sources of parental delight.
Ephesians 6:4 KJV
“And, ye fathers, provoke not your children to wrath: but bring them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord.”
Context & Meaning
Paul's parenting command has two sides: avoid exasperating children unnecessarily, and actively nurture them in God's instruction, combining gentleness with spiritual formation.
Psalm 127:4 KJV
“As arrows are in the hand of a mighty man; so are children of the youth.”
Context & Meaning
Children are described as arrows, purposefully crafted, carefully aimed, and launched into the future. Parents are the archers responsible for directing them.
Psalms 127:1 KJV
“A Song of degrees for Solomon. Except the LORD build the house, they labour in vain that build it: except the LORD keep the city, the watchman waketh but in vain.”
Psalms 127:2 KJV
“It is vain for you to rise up early, to sit up late, to eat the bread of sorrows: for so he giveth his beloved sleep.”
Psalms 127:3 KJV
“Lo, children are an heritage of the LORD: and the fruit of the womb is his reward.”
Psalms 127:4 KJV
“As arrows are in the hand of a mighty man; so are children of the youth.”
Psalms 127:5 KJV
“Happy is the man that hath his quiver full of them: they shall not be ashamed, but they shall speak with the enemies in the gate.”