Bible Verses About Children
Dear friends,
Below I have listed some Bible verses from the Word of God about his beloved children. If you find any of them hard to understand, I recommend looking them up in the context of the related chapter or book. This will deepen your own understanding of the specific verse.
God’s Love toward God’s Children
When I read the Bible, I see how deep God’s love is toward human beings and His dear children. God’s Word, for example, tells the story of Christ Jesus holding the children and blessing them (Mark 10:16). This gives us a beautiful picture of who Jesus is — a loving and caring person who longs to connect with the heart of a child.
Jesus Christ also mentions that we need to be converted and become like children to receive eternal life (Matthew 18:3). We should have the same trust and willing attitude toward our Heavenly Father. He is our Good Shepherd, whom we can trust. Learning from the children of God is a great way to grow in understanding of our spiritual walk with Him.
46 Inspirational Bible Verses About Children
Genesis 1:28
Then God blessed them, and God said to them, “Be fruitful and multiply; fill the earth and subdue it; have dominion over the fish of the sea, over the birds of the air, and over every living thing that moves on the earth.
Deuteronomy 5:29
Oh, that they had such a heart in them that they would fear Me and always keep all My commandments, that it might be well with them and with their children forever!
Genesis 33:5
And he lifted his eyes and saw the women and children, and said, “Who are these with you?” So he said, “The children whom God has graciously given your servant.
Deuteronomy 6:6-7
And these words which I command you today shall be in your heart. You shall teach them diligently to your children, and shall talk of them when you sit in your house, when you walk by the way, when you lie down, and when you rise up.
Psalms 127:3-5
Behold, children are a heritage from the Lord , The fruit of the womb is a reward. Like arrows in the hand of a warrior, So are the children of one’s youth. Happy is the man who has his quiver full of them; They shall not be ashamed, But shall speak with their enemies in the gate.
James 1:17
Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and comes down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow of turning.
Psalms 8:2
Out of the mouth of babes and nursing infants You have ordained strength, Because of Your enemies, That You may silence the enemy and the avenger.
Psalms 34:11
Come, you children, listen to me; I will teach you the fear of the Lord.
Psalms 113:9
He grants the barren woman a home, Like a joyful mother of children. Praise the Lord!
Proverbs 22:6
Train up a child in the way he should go, And when he is old he will not depart from it.
Proverbs 23:24
The father of the righteous will greatly rejoice, And he who begets a wise child will delight in him.
Psalms 128:3
Your wife shall be like a fruitful vine In the very heart of your house, Your children like olive plants All around your table.
Psalms 139:13-14
For You formed my inward parts; You covered me in my mother’s womb. I will praise You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made; Marvelous are Your works, And that my soul knows very well.
Proverbs 1:8-9
My son, hear the instruction of your father, And do not forsake the law of your mother; For they will be a graceful ornament on your head, And chains about your neck.
Proverbs 13:1
A wise son heeds his father’s instruction, But a scoffer does not listen to rebuke.
Proverbs 17:6
Children’s children are the crown of old men, And the glory of children is their father.
Proverbs 29:17
Correct your son, and he will give you rest; Yes, he will give delight to your soul.
Isaiah 44:3
For I will pour water on him who is thirsty, And floods on the dry ground; I will pour My Spirit on your descendants, And My blessing on your offspring.
Isaiah 54:13
All your children shall be taught by the Lord , And great shall be the peace of your children.
Jeremiah 1:5
Before I formed you in the womb I knew you; Before you were born I sanctified you; I ordained you a prophet to the nations.
Matthew 18:2-5
Then Jesus called a little child to Him, set him in the midst of them, and said, “Assuredly, I say to you, unless you are converted and become as little children, you will by no means enter the kingdom of heaven. Therefore whoever humbles himself as this little child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven. Whoever receives one little child like this in My name receives Me.
Matthew 19:14
But Jesus said, “Let the little children come to Me, and do not forbid them; for of such is the kingdom of heaven.”
Mark 10:13-16
Then they brought little children to Him, that He might touch them; but the disciples rebuked those who brought them. But when Jesus saw it, He was greatly displeased and said to them, “Let the little children come to Me, and do not forbid them; for of such is the kingdom of God. Assuredly, I say to you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God as a little child will by no means enter it.” And He took them up in His arms, laid His hands on them, and blessed them.
Ephesians 6:4
And you, fathers, do not provoke your children to wrath, but bring them up in the training and admonition of the Lord.
Matthew 18:3
And said, “Assuredly, I say to you, unless you are converted and become as little children, you will by no means enter the kingdom of heaven.
Matthew 18:10
Take heed that you do not despise one of these little ones, for I say to you that in heaven their angels always see the face of My Father who is in heaven.
Matthew 21:15-16
But when the chief priests and scribes saw the wonderful things that He did, and the children crying out in the temple and saying, “Hosanna to the Son of David!” they were indignant and 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 babes and nursing infants You have perfected praise’ ?”
Ephesians 6:1-4
Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. “Honor your father and mother,” which is the first commandment with promise: “that it may be well with you and you may live long on the earth.” And you, fathers, do not provoke your children to wrath, but bring them up in the training and admonition of the Lord.
Colossians 3:20-21
Children, obey your parents in all things, for this is well pleasing to the Lord. Fathers, do not provoke your children, lest they become discouraged.
I Timothy 5:8
But if anyone does not provide for his own, and especially for those of his household, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever.
II John 1:4
I rejoiced greatly that I have found some of your children walking in truth, as we received commandment from the Father.
May the peace of God be with you and your family as you study the instruction of the Lord Jesus and ponder God’s promise. My hope is that it will strengthen your family relationships and bless you with greater joy!
