A woman, when she gives birth, has sorrow, because her time has come. But when she has delivered the child, she doesn’t remember the anguish any more, for the joy that a human being is born into the world.
I have no greater joy than this, to hear about my children walking in truth.
Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom can be no variation, nor turning shadow.
In that hour the disciples came to Jesus, saying, “Who then is greatest in the Kingdom of Heaven?” — read the full passage →
See that you don’t despise one of these little ones, for I tell you that in heaven their angels always see the face of my Father who is in heaven.
But when Jesus saw it, he was moved with indignation, and said to them, “Allow the little children to come to me! Don’t forbid them, for the Kingdom of God belongs to such as these.
You fathers, don’t provoke your children to wrath, but nurture them in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.
“Whoever receives one such little child in my name, receives me, and whoever receives me, doesn’t receive me, but him who sent me.”
Jesus summoned them, saying, “Allow the little children to come to me, and don’t hinder them, for the Kingdom of God belongs to such as these.
Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. — read the full passage →
but she will be saved through her childbearing, if they continue in faith, love, and sanctification with sobriety.
For God so loved the world, that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish, but have eternal life. — read the full passage →
Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right.
It would be better for him if a millstone were hung around his neck, and he were thrown into the sea, rather than that he should cause one of these little ones to stumble.
For God so loved the world, that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish, but have eternal life.
Furthermore, we had the fathers of our flesh to chasten us, and we paid them respect. Shall we not much rather be in subjection to the Father of spirits, and live? — read the full passage →
But you remain in the things which you have learned and have been assured of, knowing from whom you have learned them. — read the full passage →
My God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.
We know that all things work together for good for those who love God, to those who are called according to his purpose.
They were bringing to him little children, that he should touch them, but the disciples rebuked those who were bringing them. — read the full passage →
In that same hour Jesus rejoiced in the Holy Spirit, and said, “I thank you, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that you have hidden these things from the wise and understanding, and revealed them to little children. Yes, Father, for so it was well-pleasing in your sight.”
But now faith, hope, and love remain—these three. The greatest of these is love.
I desire therefore that the younger widows marry, bear children, rule the household, and give no occasion to the adversary for insulting.
But seek first God’s Kingdom, and his righteousness; and all these things will be given to you as well.
But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God’s own possession, that you may proclaim the excellence of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light:
Children, obey your parents in all things, for this pleases the Lord.
If I speak with the languages of men and of angels, but don’t have love, I have become sounding brass, or a clanging cymbal. — read the full passage →
not rendering evil for evil, or insult for insult; but instead blessing; knowing that to this were you called, that you may inherit a blessing.
Then little children were brought to him, that he should lay his hands on them and pray; and the disciples rebuked them. — read the full passage →
Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time;
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faith, — read the full passage →
Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called children of God.
But if anyone doesn’t provide for his own, and especially his own household, he has denied the faith, and is worse than an unbeliever.
“But I tell you who hear: love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, — read the full passage →
The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit. Amen.
The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Amen.
“His lord said to him, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant. You have been faithful over a few things, I will set you over many things. Enter into the joy of your lord.’
The good man out of the good treasure of his heart brings out that which is good, and the evil man out of the evil treasure of his heart brings out that which is evil, for out of the abundance of the heart, his mouth speaks.
This is the Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show to his servants the things which must happen soon, which he sent and made known by his angel to his servant, John,
Fathers, don’t provoke your children, so that they won’t be discouraged.
Every Scripture is God-breathed and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for instruction in righteousness,
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in Christ; — read the full passage →
nor filthiness, nor foolish talking, nor jesting, which are not appropriate; but rather giving of thanks. — read the full passage →
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