Mark 9:37

“Whosoever shall receive one of such children in my name, receiveth me: and whosoever shall receive me, receiveth not me, but him that sent me.”

"Whosoever shall receive one of such children in my name, receiveth me: and whosoever shall receive me, receiveth not me, but him that sent me." - Mark 9:37
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What does Mark 9:37 mean?

Mark 9:37 in the King James Version of the Bible reads, "Whosoever shall receive one of such children in my name, receiveth me: and whosoever shall receive me, receiveth not me, but him that sent me." This verse is a part of the larger context of Mark 9, in which Jesus is…

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Welcoming the Little Ones: Embracing the Heart of Christ

In the Gospel of Mark, we find Jesus teaching us something profound and intimate in Mark 9:37, where it is said: "Whosoever shall receive one of such children in my name, receiveth me: and whosoever shall receive me, receiveth not me, but him that sent me." This verse is nestled…

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A Prayer for the Heart of Hospitality and Childlike Faith

Heavenly Father, In the quiet of this moment, I come before You with a heart full of humility and awe. I reflect on the profound truth found in Mark 9:37, where You tell us, "Whosoever shall receive one of such children in my name, receiveth me: and whosoever shall receive me…

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Mark 9:37 - "Whosoever shall receive one of such children in my name, receiveth me: and whosoever shall receive me, receiveth not me, but him that sent me."
Mark 9:37 (KJVA) 37 Whosoever shall receive one of such children in my name, receiveth me: and whosoever shall receive me, receiveth not me, but him that sent me.
Mark 9:37 (KJVA) 37 Whosoever shall receive one of such children in my name, receiveth me: and whosoever shall receive me, receiveth not me, but him that sent me.
Mark 9:36-37
Psalms 37:37 - "Mark the perfect man, and behold the upright: for the end of that man is peace."
Mark 13;28-37
Mark 13;28-37
Mark 4:36-37
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Mark 4:36-37
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Mark 4:35-37
Mark 7:31-37
Mark 13:28-37
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Mark 13:28-37
"Mark the perfect man, and behold the upright: for the end of that man is peace." - Psalms 37:37
Mark 8:37 - "Or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul?"
Mark 15:37 - "And Jesus cried with a loud voice, and gave up the ghost."
Acts 15:37 - "And Barnabas determined to take with them John, whose surname was Mark."
Mark 9:36-37 - "Then he took a little child and set him in the midst of them. And when he had taken him in his arms, he said to them, "Whoever receives one of these little children in My name receives Me; and whoever receives Me, receives not Me but Him who sent Me."
Mark 4:37 - "And there arose a great storm of wind, and the waves beat into the ship, so that it was now full."
Mark 13:37 - "And what I say unto you I say unto all, Watch."
Mark 5:37 - "And he suffered no man to follow him, save Peter, and James, and John the brother of James."
Mark 1:37 - "And when they had found him, they said unto him, All men seek for thee."
Matthew 9:37-38
Mark 12:37 - "David therefore himself calleth him Lord; and whence is he then his son? And the common people heard him gladly."
1 Chronicles 9:37 - "And Gedor, and Ahio, and Zechariah, and Mikloth."
Mark 14:37 - "And he cometh, and findeth them sleeping, and saith unto Peter, Simon, sleepest thou? couldest not thou watch one hour?"