Children Quote by Jim C. Cunningham
““His disciples said: ‘When will You be revealed to us and when will we see You?’ Jesus said: ‘When you can take off your clothes and put them under your feet as little children and tread on them, then shall you see the Son of the Living One and you shall not fear.’”1””
About This Quote
Source Bible: Gospel of John, Chapter 3, Verse 5 (New Testament)
Jesus teaches that spiritual insight requires humility and childlike trust, shedding self‑importance to truly perceive the divine.
In simple terms: Humility reveals the divine.
Key Takeaway
Embrace childlike humility.
Themes
humility
faith
spiritual insight
Mood
contemplative
reverent
Type
scriptural
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal prayer
- spiritual counseling
- seeking truth
- overcoming pride
Key Concepts
Christian theology
inner transformation
Questions to Reflect On
- How does humility change your perception of the divine?
- What does “tread on your clothes” symbolize for you?
A Different Perspective
Interpretation varies across denominations; some view it metaphorically.
