In Deuteronomy 29:11, 'little ones' are included in the covenant gathering — parallel to Jesus including children in the kingdom.

In Deuteronomy 31:12, children are commanded to assemble to hear God's law — parallel to Jesus inviting children to come to him.

In Matthew 18:3, Jesus says one must become like a child to enter the kingdom — a direct parallel to the same teaching here.

In Matthew 18:4, Jesus expands on the child as model — humility like a child is greatness in the kingdom.

In Acts 2:39, Peter says the promise is for 'your children' — parallel to Jesus saying the kingdom belongs to children.

In Matthew 19:14, the identical saying appears in Matthew's account of the same event — reinforcing the command to let children come.

In Mark 10:13, the same scene is described — people bringing children, disciples rebuking them.

In Mark 10:14, Jesus' indignant response is recorded — identical teaching about children and kingdom.

In 2 Chronicles 20:13, children stand before the Lord with the assembly — parallel to children being welcomed into Jesus' presence.