Matthew 21:16

The Passion Translation

They said to Jesus, “Don’t you hear what these children are saying? This is not right!” Jesus answered, “Yes, I hear them. But have you never read the Scripture, ‘From the lips of children and infants you have ordained praise’?”

Cross References

Psalm 8:2

You have built a stronghold by the songs of children. Strength rises up with the chorus of infants. This kind of praise has power to shut Satan’s mouth. Childlike worship will silence the madness of those who oppose you.

Matthew 11:25

Then Jesus exclaimed, “Father, thank you, for you are Lord, the Supreme Ruler over heaven and earth! And you have hidden the great revelation of your authority from those who are proud and think they are wise and unveiled it instead to little children.

Matthew 12:3

Jesus responded, “Haven’t you ever read what King David and his men did when they were hungry?

Matthew 19:4

“Haven’t you read the Scriptures about creation?” Jesus replied. “The Creator made us male and female from the very beginning,

Matthew 22:31

Haven’t you read what God said:

Mark 13:17

It will be especially hard for pregnant women and for those nursing their babies when those days come.

Mark 2:25

Jesus responded, “Haven’t you ever read what King David and his men did when they were hungry?

Luke 21:23

It will be extremely difficult for pregnant women and for those nursing little ones in that day, for great persecution and wrath will rise against this nation.