- Genesis 1:1: “In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.”
- Psalm 118:24: “This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.”
- Psalm 139:14: “I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Wonderful are your works; my soul knows it very well.”
- Proverbs 3:5-6: “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.”
- Isaiah 41:10: “Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.”
- Matthew 19:14: “But Jesus said, ‘Let the little children come to me and do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of heaven.'”
- Matthew 22:37: “And he said to him, ‘You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.'”
- Matthew 28:19-20: “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you.”
- John 3:16: “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.”
- Romans 8:28: “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.”
- Romans 12:2: “Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.”
- 1 Corinthians 16:14: “Let all that you do be done in love.”
- Ephesians 4:32: “Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you.”
- Philippians 4:13: “I can do all things through him who strengthens me.”
- Colossians 3:20: “Children, obey your parents in everything, for this pleases the Lord.”
- 1 Timothy 4:12: “Let no one despise you for your youth, but set the believers an example in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity.”
- Hebrews 13:8: “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.”
- James 1:17: “Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change.”
- 1 John 4:19: “We love because he first loved us.”
- 1 John 4:7: “Beloved, let us love one another, for love is from God, and whoever loves has been born of God and knows God.”
- 1 John 5:3: “For this is the love of God, that we keep his commandments. And his commandments are not burdensome.”
- 3 John 1:4: “I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in the truth.”
- Revelation 22:13: “I am the Alpha and the Omega, the first and the last, the beginning and the end.”
- Revelation 21:4: “He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain anymore, for the former things have passed away.”
- Psalm 23:1: “The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.”
These verses offer simple yet profound teachings about God’s love, guidance, and our role as children of God. They are perfect for introducing kids to the core messages of the Bible.
Genesis 1:27 | “So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them.” |
Psalm 127:3 | “Behold, children are a heritage from the Lord, the fruit of the womb a reward.” |
Matthew 18:3 | “And he said, ‘Truly, I say to you, unless you turn and become like children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.'” |
Mark 10:14 | “But when Jesus saw it, he was indignant and said to them, ‘Let the children come to me; do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of God.'” |
Proverbs 22:6 | “Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it.” |
Ephesians 6:1 | “Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right.” |
Colossians 3:20 | “Children, obey your parents in everything, for this pleases the Lord.” |
Deuteronomy 6:7 | “You shall teach them diligently to your children, and shall talk of them when you sit in your house, and when you walk by the way, and when you lie down, and when you rise.” |
Psalm 34:11 | “Come, O children, listen to me; I will teach you the fear of the Lord.” |
Psalm 139:13 | “For you formed my inward parts; you knitted me together in my mother’s womb.” |
Isaiah 54:13 | “All your children shall be taught by the Lord, and great shall be the peace of your children.” |
1 Samuel 2:26 | “Now the boy Samuel continued to grow both in stature and in favor with the Lord and also with man.” |
2 Timothy 3:15 | “And how from childhood you have been acquainted with the sacred writings, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus.” |
Proverbs 17:6 | “Grandchildren are the crown of the aged, and the glory of children is their fathers.” |
Matthew 19:14 | “But Jesus said, ‘Let the little children come to me and do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of heaven.'” |
Psalm 8:2 | “Out of the mouth of babies and infants, you have established strength because of your foes, to still the enemy and the avenger.” |
Luke 1:41 | “And when Elizabeth heard the greeting of Mary, the baby leaped in her womb. And Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit.” |
Proverbs 20:11 | “Even a child makes himself known by his acts, by whether his conduct is pure and upright.” |
Psalm 71:5 | “For you, O Lord, are my hope, my trust, O Lord, from my youth.” |
Joel 2:28 | “And it shall come to pass afterward, that I will pour out my Spirit on all flesh; your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, your old men shall dream dreams, and your young men shall see visions.” |
Matthew 21:15-16 | “But when the chief priests and the scribes saw the wonderful things that he did, and the children crying out in the temple, ‘Hosanna to the Son of David!’ they were indignant, and they said to him, ‘Do you hear what these are saying?’ And Jesus said to them, ‘Yes; have you never read, ‘Out of the mouth of infants and nursing babies you have prepared praise’?” |
Psalm 103:13 | “As a father shows compassion to his children, so the Lord shows compassion to those who fear him.” |
Proverbs 29:15 | “The rod and reproof give wisdom, but a child left to himself brings shame to his mother.” |
Matthew 18:10 | “See that you do not despise one of these little ones. For I tell you that in heaven their angels always see the face of my Father who is in heaven.” |
Psalm 22:9 | “Yet you are he who took me from the womb; you made me trust you at my mother’s breasts.” |
These verses provide insights into how children are viewed in the Bible, the importance of raising them in the faith, and their special place in God’s kingdom.
Verse Reference | Verse Text |
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Genesis 33:5 | “And when Esau lifted up his eyes and saw the women and children, he said, ‘Who are these with you?’ Jacob said, ‘The children whom God has graciously given your servant.'” |
Psalm 113:9 | “He gives the barren woman a home, making her the joyous mother of children. Praise the Lord!” |
Proverbs 31:28 | “Her children rise up and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her.” |
Matthew 18:5-6 | “Whoever receives one such child in my name receives me, but whoever causes one of these little ones who believe in me to sin, it would be better for him to have a great millstone fastened around his neck and to be drowned in the depth of the sea.” |
Ephesians 6:4 | “Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger, but bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.” |
Psalm 127:4-5 | “Like arrows in the hand of a warrior are the children of one’s youth. Blessed is the man who fills his quiver with them! He shall not be put to shame when he speaks with his enemies in the gate.” |
Luke 18:16 | “But Jesus called them to him, saying, ‘Let the children come to me, and do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of God.'” |
Psalm 148:12-13 | “Young men and maidens together, old men and children! Let them praise the name of the Lord, for his name alone is exalted; his majesty is above earth and heaven.” |
1 Corinthians 13:11 | “When I was a child, I spoke like a child, I thought like a child, I reasoned like a child. When I became a man, I gave up childish ways.” |
Isaiah 11:6 | “The wolf shall dwell with the lamb, and the leopard shall lie down with the young goat, and the calf and the lion and the fattened calf together; and a little child shall lead them.” |