Overview
The Bible addresses babes across 5 verses, drawn from the New Testament. These passages cluster most in Matthew. Closely related themes include Children, Humility, Worldliness and Simplicity.
Key Bible verses about babes
New Testament
Matthew
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.
And whoso shall receive one such little child in my name receiveth me.
But whoso shall offend one of these little ones which believe in me, it were better for him that a millstone were hanged about his neck, and that he were drowned in the depth of the sea.
In the Bible dictionary
Studying babes for yourself
- Begin with Matthew 18:2, then read the passages below in canonical order.
- Widen the study to related themes: Children, Humility, Worldliness and Simplicity.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Bible say about babes?
The Bible addresses babes across 5 verses, drawn from the New Testament. These passages cluster most in Matthew. Closely related themes include Children, Humility, Worldliness and Simplicity.
How many Bible verses are about babes?
The Bible references babes in 5 verses (King James Version).
Where does the Bible first mention babes?
In canonical order, the first of these passages is Matthew 18:2: “And Jesus called a little child unto him, and set him in the midst of them,”
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