Matthew 21:16

New International Reader's Version

“Do you hear what these children are saying?” they asked him. “Yes,” replied Jesus. “Haven’t you ever read about it in Scripture? It says, “ ‘Lord, you have made sure that children and infants praise you.’ ” (Psalm 8:2)

Cross References

Psalm 8:2

You have made sure that children and infants praise you. Their praise is a wall that stops the talk of your enemies.

Matthew 11:25

At that time Jesus said, “I praise you, Father. You are Lord of heaven and earth. You have hidden these things from wise and educated people. But you have shown them to little children.

Matthew 12:3

Jesus answered, “Haven’t you read about what David did? He and his men were hungry.

Matthew 19:4

Jesus replied, “Haven’t you read that in the beginning the Creator ‘made them male and female’? (Genesis 1:27)

Matthew 22:31

What about the dead rising? Haven’t you read what God said to you?

Mark 13:17

How awful it will be in those days for pregnant women! How awful for nursing mothers!

Mark 2:25

He answered, “Haven’t you ever read about what David did? He and his men were hungry. They needed food.

Luke 21:23

How awful it will be in those days for pregnant women! How awful for nursing mothers! There will be terrible suffering in the land. There will be great anger against those people.