Luke 18:16
But Jesus called the children to him and said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these.
Jesus speaking in Luke 18:16 NIV (poster)
Mark 9:37
“Whoever welcomes one of these little children in my name welcomes me; and whoever welcomes me does not welcome me but the one who sent me.”
Jesus speaking Mark 9:37 NIV
Luke 18:17
Truly I tell you, anyone who will not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it.”
Jesus speaking in Luke 18:17 NIV
Matthew 18:10
“See that you do not despise one of these little ones. For I tell you that their angels in heaven always see the face of my Father in heaven.
Jesus speaking in Matthew 18:10 NIV
Matthew 18:6
“If anyone causes one of these little ones–those who believe in me–to stumble, it would be better for them to have a large millstone hung around their neck and to be drowned in the depths of the sea.
Jesus speaking in Matthew 18:6 NIV
Matthew 18:14
In the same way your Father in heaven is not willing that any of these little ones should perish.
Jesus speaking in Matthew 18:14 NIV
Psalm 127:3
Children are a heritage from the LORD, offspring a reward from him.
King Solomon in Psalm 127:3 NIV
Exodus 20:12
“Honor your father and your mother, so that you may live long in the land the LORD your God is giving you.
God in 10 Commandments, Exodus 20:12 NIV
Ephesians 6:1
Children, obey your parents because you belong to the Lord, for this is the right thing to do.
Paul in Ephesians 6:1 NIV
Proverbs 22:6
Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it.
Proverbs 22:6 ESV
Bible Verses about Children’s Ministry
The following scriptures are often quoted when talking about the importance of children’s ministry. Most are equally relevant to Christian parenting, but as believers we have this opportunity to see kids accept Christ.
Mark 16:15
He said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation.
Mark 16:15 NIV **This include children
Deuteronomy 6:7
And you shall teach them diligently to your children and speak of them when you sit in your house and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up.
Deuteronomy 6:7 NIV
2 Timothy 3:14-15
But as for you, continue in what you have learned and have firmly believed, knowing from whom you learned it and how from childhood you have been acquainted with the sacred writings, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus.
Paul writing in 2 Timothy 3:14-15 ESV
Psalm 78:4
We will not hide them from their descendants; we will tell the next generation the praiseworthy deeds of the LORD, his power, and the wonders he has done.
Psalm 78:4 NIV
2 John 1:4 and 3 John 1:4
It has given me great joy to find some of your children walking in the truth, just as the Father commanded us.
2 John 1:4 NIV
I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in the truth.
3 John 1:4 NIV
Deuteronomy 29:29
The secret things belong to the LORD our God, but the things revealed belong to us and to our children forever, that we may follow all the words of this law.
Moses in Deuteronomy 29:29 NIV
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