Taking Care Of Children

Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it.

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.

Behold, children are a heritage of Yahweh. The fruit of the womb is his reward. — read the full passage →

These words, which I command you this day, shall be on your heart; — read the full passage →

Fathers, don’t provoke your children, so that they won’t be discouraged.

You fathers, don’t provoke your children to wrath, but nurture them in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.

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 Jesus said, “Allow the little children, and don’t forbid them to come to me; for the Kingdom of Heaven belongs to ones like these.”

The rod of correction gives wisdom, but a child left to himself causes shame to his mother.

One who spares the rod hates his son, but one who loves him is careful to discipline him.

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 →

Pure religion and undefiled before our God and Father is this: to visit the fatherless and widows in their affliction, and to keep oneself unstained by the world.

Her children rise up and call her blessed. Her husband also praises her:

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 →

In that hour the disciples came to Jesus, saying, “Who then is greatest in the Kingdom of Heaven?” — read the full passage →

Correct your son, and he will give you peace; yes, he will bring delight to your soul.

Shepherd the flock of God which is among you, exercising the oversight, not under compulsion, but voluntarily, not for dishonest gain, but willingly; — read the full passage →

He took a little child, and set him in their midst. Taking him in his arms, he said to them, — read the full passage →

Don’t withhold correction from a child. If you punish him with the rod, he will not die. — read the full passage →

In that hour the disciples came to Jesus, saying, “Who then is greatest in the Kingdom of Heaven?” — read the full passage →

“Whoever receives one such little child in my name, receives me, and whoever receives me, doesn’t receive me, but him who sent me.”

Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. — read the full passage →

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 →

Don’t you be afraid, for I am with you. Don’t be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you. Yes, I will help you. Yes, I will uphold you with the right hand of my righteousness.

We will not hide them from their children, telling to the generation to come the praises of Yahweh, his strength, and his wondrous works that he has done.

But say the things which fit sound doctrine, — read the full passage →

My little children, let’s not love in word only, neither with the tongue only, but in deed and truth.

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.

From infancy, you have known the holy Scriptures which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith, which is in Christ Jesus.

having been reminded of the sincere faith that is in you; which lived first in your grandmother Lois, and your mother Eunice, and, I am persuaded, in you also.

one who rules his own house well, having children in subjection with all reverence;

Children’s children are the crown of old men; the glory of children are their parents.

Listen, sons, to a father’s instruction. Pay attention and know understanding; — read the full passage →

You shall teach them your children, talking of them, when you sit in your house, and when you walk by the way, and when you lie down, and when you rise up.

that they may train the young women to love their husbands, to love their children,

But we were gentle among you, like a nursing mother cherishes her own children.

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.

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 →

“You shall not take advantage of any widow or fatherless child. — read the full passage →

She opens her mouth with wisdom. Faithful instruction is on her tongue. — read the full passage →

Discipline your son, for there is hope; don’t be a willing party to his death.

But when the chief priests and the scribes saw the wonderful things that he did, and the children who were crying in the temple and saying, “Hosanna to the son of David!” they were indignant, — read the full passage →

Jesus called a little child to himself, and set him in their midst, — read the full passage →

Behold, children are a heritage of Yahweh. The fruit of the womb is his reward.

He settles the barren woman in her home, as a joyful mother of children. Praise Yah!

But whoever has the world’s goods, and sees his brother in need, and closes his heart of compassion against him, how does the love of God remain in him? — read the full passage →

Be therefore imitators of God, as beloved children. — read the full passage →

He will feed his flock like a shepherd. He will gather the lambs in his arm, and carry them in his bosom. He will gently lead those who have their young.

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,

My God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.

Through wisdom a house is built; by understanding it is established; — read the full passage →

We will not hide them from their children, telling to the generation to come the praises of Yahweh, his strength, and his wondrous works that he has done. — read the full passage →

Shepherd the flock of God which is among you, exercising the oversight, not under compulsion, but voluntarily, not for dishonest gain, but willingly;

But say the things which fit sound doctrine,

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.

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 →

if my people, who are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.

It is for discipline that you endure. God deals with you as with children, for what son is there whom his father doesn’t discipline? — read the full passage →

Behold, this is the third time I am ready to come to you, and I will not be a burden to you; for I seek not your possessions, but you. For the children ought not to save up for the parents, but the parents for the children.

But seek first God’s Kingdom, and his righteousness; and all these things will be given to you as well.

But now thus says Yahweh who created you, Jacob, and he who formed you, Israel: “Don’t be afraid, for I have redeemed you. I have called you by your name. You are mine. — read the full passage →

She opens her mouth with wisdom. Faithful instruction is on her tongue.

Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me. Your rod and your staff, they comfort me.

Yahweh, how my adversaries have increased! Many are those who rise up against me. — read the full passage →

Children, obey your parents in all things, for this pleases the Lord. — read the full passage →

So when they had eaten their breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon, son of Jonah, do you love me more than these?” He said to him, “Yes, Lord; you know that I have affection for you.” He said to him, “Feed my lambs.” — read the full passage →

Now there was a man of the Pharisees named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews. — read the full passage →

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.

They were also bringing their babies to him, that he might touch them. But when the disciples saw it, they rebuked them. — read the full passage →

For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says Yahweh, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you hope and a future.

All your children shall be taught of Yahweh; and great shall be the peace of your children.

Learn to do well. Seek justice. Relieve the oppressed. Judge the fatherless. Plead for the widow.”

Her children rise up and call her blessed. Her husband also praises her: — read the full passage →

Strength and dignity are her clothing. She laughs at the time to come. — read the full passage →

The father of the righteous has great joy. Whoever fathers a wise child delights in him.

Listen, sons, to a father’s instruction. Pay attention and know understanding;

The righteous cry, and Yahweh hears, and delivers them out of all their troubles. — read the full passage →

I will bless Yahweh at all times. His praise will always be in my mouth. — read the full passage →

Haven’t I commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Don’t be afraid, neither be dismayed: for Yahweh your God is with you wherever you go.”

Therefore you shall lay up these my words in your heart and in your soul. You shall bind them for a sign on your hand, and they shall be for frontlets between your eyes. — read the full passage →

Only be careful, and keep your soul diligently, lest you forget the things which your eyes saw, and lest they depart from your heart all the days of your life; but make them known to your children and your children’s children;

Therefore a man will leave his father and his mother, and will join with his wife, and they will be one flesh.

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, — read the full passage →

casting all your worries on him, because he cares for you.

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: — read the full passage →

Is any among you sick? Let him call for the elders of the assembly, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord,

I can do all things through Christ, who strengthens me.

above all, taking up the shield of faith, with which you will be able to quench all the fiery darts of the evil one.

But God commends his own love toward us, in that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.

But Peter and the apostles answered, “We must obey God rather than men.

Peter said to them, “Repent, and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.

The same came to him by night, and said to him, “Rabbi, we know that you are a teacher come from God, for no one can do these signs that you do, unless God is with him.”

Into whatever house you enter, first say, ‘Peace be to this house.’ — read the full passage →

When Jesus returned, the multitude welcomed him, for they were all waiting for him. — read the full passage →

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 →

He would not, but went and cast him into prison, until he should pay back that which was due.

Jesus called a little child to himself, and set him in their midst,

But those who wait for Yahweh will renew their strength. They will mount up with wings like eagles. They will run, and not be weary. They will walk, and not faint.

Children, obey your parents in all things, for this pleases the Lord.

For everything spoken by God is possible.”