Kids — Page 2
Verses 11–20 of 35
Psalm 34:11 KJV
“Come, ye children, hearken unto me: I will teach you the fear of the LORD.”
Context & Meaning
David directly addresses children with an invitation to learn the fear of the LORD from him, an example of godly elders actively pursuing the spiritual formation of the next generation.
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 actively called children to Himself, this is not a passive statement of tolerance but an active, enthusiastic welcome. Children are to be brought to Jesus, not kept from Him.
Psalm 128:3 KJV
“Thy wife shall be as a fruitful vine by the sides of thine house: thy children like olive plants round about thy table.”
Context & Meaning
The image of children as young olive plants flourishing around the family table is a picture of domestic blessing, health, growth, abundance, and rootedness all in one image.
Proverbs 20:11 KJV
“Even a child is known by his doings, whether his work be pure, and whether it be right.”
Context & Meaning
Character is observable even in childhood, the habits, honesty, and care a child shows in small actions reveal who they are and who they are becoming.
2 Timothy 3:15 KJV
“And that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.”
Context & Meaning
Paul commends Timothy for knowing Scripture from childhood, the surest gift any parent or grandparent can give a child is early, deep immersion in the Word of God.
Matthew 19:13 KJV
“Then were there brought unto him little children, that he should put his hands on them, and pray: and the disciples rebuked them.”
Mark 10:14 KJV
“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.””
Psalms 78:1 KJV
“Maschil of Asaph. Give ear, O my people, to my law: incline your ears to the words of my mouth.”
Psalms 78:2 KJV
“I will open my mouth in a parable: I will utter dark sayings of old:”
Psalms 78:3 KJV
“Which we have heard and known, and our fathers have told us.”