Child of God

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• John 1:12

  But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name:

• Galatians 3:26

  For ye are all the children of God by faith in Christ Jesus.

• Proverbs 22:6

  Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.

• Ephesians 6:4

  And, ye fathers, provoke not your children to wrath: but bring them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord.

• 1 John 3:1

  Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God: therefore the world knoweth us not, because it knew him not.

• Romans 8:16

  The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God:

• Psalms 127:3–5

  Lo, children are an heritage of the LORD: and the fruit of the womb is his reward. As arrows are in the hand of a mighty man; so are children of the youth. Happy is the man that hath his quiver full of them: they shall not be ashamed, but they shall speak with the enemies in the gate.

• John 3:16

  For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

• Matthew 5:9

  Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.

• Mark 10:13–16

  And they brought young children to him, that he should touch them: and his disciples rebuked those that brought them. But when Jesus saw it, he was much displeased, and said unto them, Suffer the little children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God. Verily I say unto you, Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child, he shall not enter therein. …

• Romans 8:17

  And if children, then heirs; heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ; if so be that we suffer with him, that we may be also glorified together.

• Romans 8:14

  For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God.

• Matthew 18:10

  Take heed that ye despise not one of these little ones; for I say unto you, That in heaven their angels do always behold the face of my Father which is in heaven.

• 1 John 3:10

  In this the children of God are manifest, and the children of the devil: whosoever doeth not righteousness is not of God, neither he that loveth not his brother.

• Proverbs 22:15

  Foolishness is bound in the heart of a child; but the rod of correction shall drive it far from him.

• Galatians 3:28

  There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus.

• Psalms 127:3

  Lo, children are an heritage of the LORD: and the fruit of the womb is his reward.

• 2 Corinthians 6:18

  And will be a Father unto you, and ye shall be my sons and daughters, saith the Lord Almighty.

• 2 Timothy 3:14–15

  But continue thou in the things which thou hast learned and hast been assured of, knowing of whom thou hast learned them; And that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.

• Romans 5:8

  But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.

• Romans 8:17–19

  And if children, then heirs; heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ; if so be that we suffer with him, that we may be also glorified together. For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us. For the earnest expectation of the creature waiteth for the manifestation of the sons of God.

• John 1:12–13

  But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name: Which were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God.

• Proverbs 17:6

  Children's children are the crown of old men; and the glory of children are their fathers.

• 1 John 2:28–3:10

  And now, little children, abide in him; that, when he shall appear, we may have confidence, and not be ashamed before him at his coming. If ye know that he is righteous, ye know that every one that doeth righteousness is born of him. Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God: therefore the world knoweth us not, because it knew him not. …

• Psalms 113:9

  He maketh the barren woman to keep house, and to be a joyful mother of children. Praise ye the LORD.

• Psalms 8:2

  Out of the mouth of babes and sucklings hast thou ordained strength because of thine enemies, that thou mightest still the enemy and the avenger.

• Exodus 20:12

  Honour thy father and thy mother: that thy days may be long upon the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee.

• Colossians 3:20

  Children, obey your parents in all things: for this is well pleasing unto the Lord.

• Proverbs 29:17

  Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yea, he shall give delight unto thy soul.

• Deuteronomy 11:19

  And ye shall teach them your children, speaking of them when thou sittest in thine house, and when thou walkest by the way, when thou liest down, and when thou risest up.

• Isaiah 54:13

  And all thy children shall be taught of the LORD; and great shall be the peace of thy children.

• Proverbs 1:8–9

  My son, hear the instruction of thy father, and forsake not the law of thy mother: For they shall be an ornament of grace unto thy head, and chains about thy neck.

• Proverbs 29:15

  The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself bringeth his mother to shame.

• Romans 8:28

  And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.

• Matthew 18:2–6

  And Jesus called a little child unto him, and set him in the midst of them, And said, Verily I say unto you, Except ye be converted, and become as little children, ye shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven. Whosoever therefore shall humble himself as this little child, the same is greatest in the kingdom of heaven. …

• 1 Peter 2:10

  Which in time past were not a people, but are now the people of God: which had not obtained mercy, but now have obtained mercy.

• Ephesians 6:1–4

  Children, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right. Honour thy father and mother; (which is the first commandment with promise;) That it may be well with thee, and thou mayest live long on the earth. …

• Colossians 3:21

  Fathers, provoke not your children to anger, lest they be discouraged.

• Romans 8:14–19

  For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God. For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father. The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God: …

• Proverbs 13:24

  He that spareth his rod hateth his son: but he that loveth him chasteneth him betimes.