Matthew 21:16

King James Version 1611 (Original)

And said unto him, Hearest thou what these say? And Jesus saith unto them, Yea; have ye never read, Out of the mouth of babes and sucklings thou hast perfected praise?

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  • Ps 8:2 : 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.
  • Matt 11:25 : 25 At that time Jesus answered and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes.
  • Matt 12:3 : 3 But he said unto them, Have ye not read what David did, when he was an hungred, and they that were with him;
  • Matt 19:4 : 4 And he answered and said unto them, Have ye not read, that he which made them at the beginning made them male and female,
  • Matt 22:31 : 31 But as touching the resurrection of the dead, have ye not read that which was spoken unto you by God, saying,
  • Mark 2:25 : 25 And he said unto them, Have ye never read what David did, when he had need, and was an hungred, he, and they that were with him?
  • Luke 19:39-40 : 39 And some of the Pharisees from among the multitude said unto him, Master, rebuke thy disciples. 40 And he answered and said unto them, I tell you that, if these should hold their peace, the stones would immediately cry out.
  • John 11:47-48 : 47 Then gathered the chief priests and the Pharisees a council, and said, What do we? for this man doeth many miracles. 48 If we let him thus alone, all men will believe on him: and the Romans shall come and take away both our place and nation.
  • Acts 4:16-18 : 16 Saying, What shall we do to these men? for that indeed a notable miracle hath been done by them is manifest to all them that dwell in Jerusalem; and we cannot deny it. 17 But that it spread no further among the people, let us straitly threaten them, that they speak henceforth to no man in this name. 18 And they called them, and commanded them not to speak at all nor teach in the name of Jesus.

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    13 And said unto them, It is written, My house shall be called the house of prayer; but ye have made it a den of thieves.

    14 And the blind and the lame came to him in the temple; and he healed them.

    15 And when the chief priests and scribes saw the wonderful things that he did, and the children crying in the temple, and saying, Hosanna to the Son of David; they were sore displeased,

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    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.

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    15 And they brought unto him also infants, that he would touch them: but when his disciples saw it, they rebuked them.

    16 But Jesus called them unto him, and said, Suffer little children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God.

    17 Verily I say unto you, Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child shall in no wise enter therein.

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    25 At that time Jesus answered and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes.

    26 Even so, Father: for so it seemed good in thy sight.

  • Matt 18:1-2
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    72%

    1 At the same time came the disciples unto Jesus, saying, Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?

    2 And Jesus called a little child unto him, and set him in the midst of them,

  • 21 In that hour Jesus rejoiced in spirit, and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes: even so, Father; for so it seemed good in thy sight.

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    13 Then were there brought unto him little children, that he should put his hands on them, and pray: and the disciples rebuked them.

    14 But Jesus said, Suffer little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for of such is the kingdom of heaven.

    15 And he laid his hands on them, and departed thence.

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    13 And they brought young children to him, that he should touch them: and his disciples rebuked those that brought them.

    14 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.

    15 Verily I say unto you, Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child, he shall not enter therein.

    16 And he took them up in his arms, put his hands upon them, and blessed them.

  • 27 And it came to pass, as he spake these things, a certain woman of the company lifted up her voice, and said unto him, Blessed is the womb that bare thee, and the paps which thou hast sucked.

  • 51 Jesus saith unto them, Have ye understood all these things? They say unto him, Yea, Lord.

  • 36 And he took a child, and set him in the midst of them: and when he had taken him in his arms, he said unto them,

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    15 He that hath ears to hear, let him hear.

    16 But whereunto shall I liken this generation? It is like unto children sitting in the markets, and calling unto their fellows,

  • 42 Jesus saith unto them, Did ye never read in the scriptures, The stone which the builders rejected, the same is become the head of the corner: this is the Lord's doing, and it is marvellous in our eyes?

  • 16 And Jesus said, Are ye also yet without understanding?

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    31 And the multitude rebuked them, because they should hold their peace: but they cried the more, saying, Have mercy on us, O Lord, thou Son of David.

    32 And Jesus stood still, and called them, and said, What will ye that I shall do unto you?

  • 9 And the multitudes that went before, and that followed, cried, saying, Hosanna to the Son of David: Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord; Hosanna in the highest.

  • 23 And when he was come into the temple, the chief priests and the elders of the people came unto him as he was teaching, and said, By what authority doest thou these things? and who gave thee this authority?

  • 16 And he asked the scribes, What question ye with them?

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    37 And when he was come nigh, even now at the descent of the mount of Olives, the whole multitude of the disciples began to rejoice and praise God with a loud voice for all the mighty works that they had seen;

    38 Saying, Blessed be the King that cometh in the name of the Lord: peace in heaven, and glory in the highest.

    39 And some of the Pharisees from among the multitude said unto him, Master, rebuke thy disciples.

    40 And he answered and said unto them, I tell you that, if these should hold their peace, the stones would immediately cry out.

  • 11 This was the Lord's doing, and it is marvellous in our eyes?

  • 16 These things understood not his disciples at the first: but when Jesus was glorified, then remembered they that these things were written of him, and that they had done these things unto him.

  • 4 All this was done, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet, saying,

  • 16 But blessed are your eyes, for they see: and your ears, for they hear.

  • 4 Whosoever therefore shall humble himself as this little child, the same is greatest in the kingdom of heaven.

  • 45 Then in the audience of all the people he said unto his disciples,

  • 17 And he left them, and went out of the city into Bethany; and he lodged there.

  • 47 And Jesus, perceiving the thought of their heart, took a child, and set him by him,

  • Mark 11:9-10
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    9 And they that went before, and they that followed, cried, saying, Hosanna; Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord:

    10 Blessed be the kingdom of our father David, that cometh in the name of the Lord: Hosanna in the highest.

  • 26 And when they had sung an hymn, they went out into the mount of Olives.

  • 34 Jesus answered him, Sayest thou this thing of thyself, or did others tell it thee of me?

  • 47 And all that heard him were astonished at his understanding and answers.

  • 35 And Jesus answered and said, while he taught in the temple, How say the scribes that Christ is the Son of David?

  • 17 And he taught, saying unto them, Is it not written, My house shall be called of all nations the house of prayer? but ye have made it a den of thieves.