But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, to those who believe in His name:

They answered and said to Him, “Abraham is our father.” Jesus said to them, “If you were Abraham’s children, you would do the works of Abraham.

and not for that nation only, but also that He would gather together in one the children of God who were scattered abroad.

Little children, I shall be with you a little while longer. You will seek Me; and as I said to the Jews, ‘Where I am going, you cannot come,’ so now I say to you.

Then Jesus said to them, “Children, have you any food?” They answered Him, “No.”