Mark 10:14

New International Reader's Version

When Jesus saw this, he was angry. He said to his disciples, “Let the little children come to me. Don’t keep them away. God’s kingdom belongs to people like them.

Cross References

Genesis 17:7

I will make my covenant with you last forever. It will be between me and you and your family after you for all time to come. I will be your God. And I will be the God of all your family after you.

Psalm 78:4

We won’t hide them from our children. We will tell them to those who live after us. We will tell them what the Lord has done that is worthy of praise. We will talk about his power and the wonderful things he has done.

Isaiah 65:23

Their work will not be worthless anymore. They will not have children who are sure to face sudden terror. Instead, I will bless them. I will also bless their children after them.

Numbers 14:31

You have said that your enemies would capture your children. But I will bring your children in to enjoy the land you have turned your backs on.

Matthew 18:10

“See that you don’t look down on one of these little ones. Here is what I tell you. Their angels in heaven are always with my Father who is in heaven.

Matthew 18:4

Anyone who takes the humble position of this child is the most important in the kingdom of heaven.

Matthew 19:14

Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me. Don’t keep them away. The kingdom of heaven belongs to people like them.”

Matthew 5:10

Blessed are those who suffer for doing what is right. The kingdom of heaven belongs to them.

Matthew 5:3

“Blessed are those who are spiritually needy. The kingdom of heaven belongs to them.

Mark 3:5

Jesus looked around at them in anger. He was very upset because their hearts were stubborn. Then he said to the man, “Stretch out your hand.” He stretched it out, and his hand had become as good as new.

Mark 8:33

Jesus turned and looked at his disciples. He scolded Peter. “Get behind me, Satan!” he said. “You are not thinking about the things God cares about. Instead, you are thinking only about the things humans care about.”

John 3:3

Jesus replied, “What I’m about to tell you is true. No one can see God’s kingdom unless they are born again.”

John 3:5

Jesus answered, “What I’m about to tell you is true. No one can enter God’s kingdom unless they are born with water and the Holy Spirit.

Acts 2:39

The promise is for you and your children. It is also for all who are far away. It is for all whom the Lord our God will choose.”

Acts 3:25

What the prophets said was meant for you. The covenant God made with your people long ago is yours also. He said to Abraham, ‘All nations on earth will be blessed through your children.’ (Genesis 22:18; 26:4)

Romans 11:16

The first handful of dough that is offered is holy. This makes all of the dough holy. If the root is holy, so are the branches.

Romans 11:28

As far as the good news is concerned, the people of Israel are enemies. This is for your good. But as far as God’s choice is concerned, the people of Israel are loved. This is because of God’s promises to the founders of our nation.

1 Corinthians 14:20

Brothers and sisters, stop thinking like children. Be like babies as far as evil is concerned. But be grown up in your thinking.

1 Corinthians 7:14

The unbelieving husband has been made holy through his wife. The unbelieving wife has been made holy through her believing husband. If that were not the case, your children would not be pure and “clean.” But as it is, they are holy.

Ephesians 4:26

Scripture says, “When you are angry, do not sin.” (Psalm 4:4) Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry.

Deuteronomy 4:37

He loved your people of long ago. He chose their children after them. So he brought you out of Egypt. He used his great strength to do it.

2 Timothy 1:5

I remember your honest and true faith. It was alive first in your grandmother Lois and in your mother Eunice. And I am certain that it is now alive in you also.

2 Timothy 3:15

You have known the Holy Scriptures ever since you were a little child. They are able to teach you how to be saved by believing in Christ Jesus.

Joshua 8:35

Joshua read every word Moses had commanded. He read them to the whole community of Israel. That included the women and children. It also included the outsiders living among them.

1 Peter 2:2

Like newborn babies, you should long for the pure milk of God’s word. It will help you grow up as believers.

Revelation 14:5

They told no lies. They are without blame.

1 Samuel 1:11

She made a promise to him. She said, “Lord, you rule over all. Please see how I’m suffering! Show concern for me! Don’t forget about me! Please give me a son! If you do, I’ll give him back to the Lord. Then he will serve the Lord all the days of his life. He’ll never use a razor on his head. He’ll never cut his hair.”

1 Samuel 1:22

But Hannah didn’t go. She said to her husband, “When the boy doesn’t need me to breast-feed him anymore, I’ll take him to the Lord’s house. I’ll give him to the Lord there. He’ll stay there for the rest of his life.”