20 Bible Verses about Children, examples of

"A virgin shall be with child and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Immanuel," which is being interpreted, God with us.

And coming into the house, they found the infant with Mary his mother, and falling prostrate, they paid their homage to him. And opening their treasures, they made their offerings to him, gold, and frankincense, and myrrh.

And Simeon blessed them, and said to Mary his mother, Behold, this child is appointed for the fall, and rising again of many in Israel; and for a marked object to be spoken against;

And the child grew, and became mighty in spirit, and was in the deserts until the days of his public exhibition to Israel.

and that from a child thou hast known the sacred writings, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Jesus Christ.

As he was speaking these things to them, behold, there came a ruler, and prostrated himself before him, saying, My daughter hath just now died: but come and lay thine hand upon her, and she shall live.

And, behold, there cometh to him one of the rulers of the synagogue, named Jairus; and seeing him, fell at his feet, and entreated him importunately, saying, My little daughter is at the last gasp; wilt thou come, and lay thy hands upon her, that she may recover, and she shall live.

And, behold, there came a man whose name was Jairus, and he was a ruler of the synagogue: and falling at the feet of Jesus, he entreated him to come to his house; for he had an only daughter, about twelve years old, and she was dying: and as he was going, the multitude thronged him.

And when Jesus was come into the ruler's house, and saw the flute-players, and a multitude confusedly lamenting, he saith to them, Retire; for the little girl is not dead, but sleeping. And they derided him. So when the multitude was put out, he went in, and took her by the hand, and the little girl arose.

And he cometh to the house of the ruler of the synagogue, and seeth the confusion, as they were greatly lamenting and making loud moanings. And entering in he saith, Why make ye this uproar, and weep? the damsel is not dead, but sleepeth. And they derided him; but he thrusting them all out, took the father and the mother of the maiden, and those who were with him, and went in where the damsel was laid out.read more.
And taking the hand of the damsel, he saith unto her, Talitha cumi! which is, being interpreted, Damsel, I say unto thee, arise! And immediately the damsel arose and walked about, for she was twelve years old. And they were astonished with vast astonishment. And he very strongly charged them that no person should know it; and ordered something to be given her to eat.

And while he was yet speaking, a person came to the ruler of the synagogue, saying to him, Thy daughter is dead, give the master no further trouble. Then Jesus hearing it, addressed him, saying, Fear not, only believe, and she shall be saved. And entering into the house, he suffered no person to come in, but Peter, and James, and John, and the father and mother of the child.read more.
Now all were weeping and lamenting her: and he said, Weep not, she is not dead, but asleep. And they derided him, for they knew that she was dead. And he put them all without, and taking her by the hand, cried, saying, Maid, arise! And her spirit returned, and she immediately arose; and he commanded to give her something to eat.

And going forth thence, Jesus retired into the coasts of Tyre and Sidon. And lo! a woman of Canaan coming out of these coasts, cried aloud, saying to him, Have mercy on me, Lord, Son of David: my daughter is a grievous demoniac. But he replied not a word to her. Then his disciples came and intreated him, saying, Send her away; for she is crying aloud after us.read more.
But he said in reply, I am not sent, save only to the lost sheep of the house of Israel. Then she came, and worshiped him, saying, Lord, help me! But he answering said, It is not proper to take the children's bread and throw it to the dogs. And she said, True, Lord: yet even the dogs eat of the crumbs which fall from their master's table. Then Jesus answering said unto her, O woman, great is thy faith! be it unto thee even as thou desirest. And her daughter was cured from that hour.

And rising, he departed thence into the confines of Tyre and Sidon; and entering into a house, desired that no man should know it: yet he could not be hid. For a woman hearing of him, whose daughter had an unclean spirit, came and fell at his feet. The woman was a Greek, a Syrophenician by birth, and she entreated him that the devil might be cast out of her daughter.read more.
And Jesus said unto her, Let the children first be fed, for it is not proper to take the children's bread, and throw it to the dogs. But she replied, and said to him, True, Lord, yet the dogs under the table eat of the children's crumbs. And he said unto her, For this speech, go home, the devil is gone out of thy daughter. And going to her house, she found the devil gone out, and her daughter laid on a couch.

And when they were come to the multitude, there came to him a man, kneeling down to him, and saying, Lord, have compassion on my son, for he is a lunatic, and suffers grievously; for oftentimes he falleth into the fire, and often into the water. And I brought him to thy disciples, and they have not been able to cure him.read more.
Then Jesus answering, said, O generation, faithless, and perverse! how long shall I be with you? how long shall I bear with you? bring him hither to me. And Jesus rebuked him, and the devil came out of him; and the child was cured from that hour.

And one of the people addressing him, said, Master, I have brought my son to thee, who hath a dumb spirit; and wherever he seizeth him, he throws him into strong convulsions: and he foams at the mouth, and grinds his teeth, and pines away. And I spoke to thy disciples, that they should cast him out; and they were unable. Then addressing him, he said, O faithless generation, how long shall I be with you? how long shall I bear with you? bring him to me.read more.
And they brought him unto him. And seeing him, instantly the spirit threw him into convulsions; and falling to the ground, he rolled about, foaming at the mouth. And he asked his father, For how long a time hath this been the case with him? And he replied, From his infancy. And often it hath cast him into the fire, and into water, to destroy him: but if thou art able, have compassion upon us, and help us. Then said Jesus unto him, This [is the point]: if thou canst believe, all things are possible to him that believeth. And immediately the father of the child said with tears, I believe, Lord! help my unbelief! Then Jesus, seeing that the multitude were running up to him, rebuked the unclean spirit, saying to him, Thou dumb and deaf spirit, I command thee, come out of him, and enter into him no more. And screaming, and convulsing him violently, it came out: and the child lay as if dead; insomuch that many said, He is dead. But Jesus taking him by the hand, raised him up; and he arose.

And, behold, a man from among the multitude cried out aloud, saying, Master, I pray thee, look upon my son; for he is my only begotten. And, behold! a spirit taketh him, and suddenly he crieth out, and convulseth him, with foaming; and bruising him, with difficulty retires from him. And I besought thy disciples that they would cast him out, and they could not.read more.
Then Jesus answering, said, O faithless and perverse generation! how long shall I be with you, how long shall I bear with you? bring hither thy son. And while he was yet approaching the devil threw him down, and violently convulsed him. Then Jesus rebuked the unclean spirit, and cured the child; and restored him to his father. And they were all struck with amazement at the mighty power of God. And while they were all wondering at the things which Jesus did, he said to his disciples,

And it came to pass the next day, that he went into a city called Nain; and a considerable number of his disciples went with him, and a vast multitude. And as he drew near the gate of the city, behold, a dead man was carrying out, an only son to his mother, and she a widow; and a great concourse of the city was with her. And when Jesus saw her, he was moved with compassion for her, and said unto her, Weep not.read more.
And approaching, he touched the bier: and the bearers stood still; and he said, Young man, I say to thee, Arise. And the dead man sat up, and began to speak: and he delivered him to his mother.

Then came Jesus again to Cana of Galilee, where he had made the water wine. And there was a certain attendant on the king, whose son was sick at Capernaum. This person having heard that Jesus was come out of Judea into Galilee, went to him, that he might come down, and cure his son: for he was at the point of death. Then said Jesus unto him, Unless ye see miracles and wonders, ye will not believe.read more.
The courtier said to him, Sir, come down before my child is dead. Jesus saith to him, Go home; thy son liveth. And the man believed the word which Jesus had spoken, and went home. And as he was now going down home, his servants met him, and told him, saying, Thy son is recovered! Then inquired he of them the hour at which he began to amend? and they told him, It was yesterday, at the seventh hour, when the fever left him.

There is a little lad here, who hath five barley-loaves, and two small fishes: but these, what are they among so many?