The words of Jesus
What Did Jesus Say About Children?
Jesus welcomed children when others pushed them aside, and He held them up as an example for us all. Here is what He said about them.
“Suffer little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for of such is the kingdom of heaven.”
Jesus, in Matthew 19:14, King James Version
Children are precious to Him and always welcome.
“Except ye be converted, and become as little children, ye shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven.”
Jesus, in Matthew 18:3, King James Version
Childlike trust is the way into the kingdom.
“And whoso shall receive one such little child in my name receiveth me.”
Jesus, in Matthew 18:5, King James Version
To welcome a child is to welcome Him.
“Take heed that ye despise not one of these little ones; for I say unto you, That in heaven their angels do always behold the face of my Father.”
Jesus, in Matthew 18:10, King James Version
Heaven keeps watch over the smallest ones.
Come to Him
Jesus took children in His arms and blessed them. The trust of a child is exactly the trust He invites from each of us as we come to Him.
His words were always meant to lead you to Himself. You can begin with Jesus here, ask someone to pray with you, or read His words in the Bible.