Jesus places a child in the center and says: This is how one must become to enter the Kingdom of Heaven. Children hold a special place in the Bible. Here you will find 21 Bible verses about children: as a gift from God, in Jesus' arms, and short verses that children can easily memorize.
Children are a gift
The Bible views children as a gift from God.
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See, children are a gift of the LORD, and a child born is a gift.
Psalm 127:3Birth
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For you have prepared my kidneys and formed me in my mother's womb. I thank you that I am wonderfully made; wonderful are your works, and my soul knows it well.
Psalm 139:13-14BirthImage of God
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Your eyes saw me when I was yet unformed, and all the days that were to come were written in your book, before any of them came to be.
Psalm 139:16BirthBaptism verses
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I knew you before I formed you in the womb, and set you apart before you were born of your mother, and appointed you a prophet among the nations.
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From the mouths of little children and infants you have appointed strength for your enemies, to consume your enemies and the avenger.
Psalm 8:3
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Your wife will be like a fruitful vine in your house, your children like olive shoots around your table.
Psalm 128:3Family
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And all your children shall be taught by the LORD, and great peace shall be upon your children.
Isaiah 54:13
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For this boy I prayed. Now the LORD has granted my petition, which I asked of him.
1 Samuel 1:27BirthAnswered prayer
Jesus and the children
Jesus takes children seriously – and blesses them.
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But when Jesus saw them, he was displeased and said to them: Let the little children come to me, and forbid them not: for of such is the Kingdom of God.
Mark 10:14Baptism verses
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And he took them up in his arms, put his hands on them, and blessed them.
Mark 10:16Baptism versesBlessing
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And said: Verily I say unto you, Except ye be born again like little children, ye shall not enter into the Kingdom of Heaven.
Matthew 18:3DependenceConversion
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And whosoever shall receive such a child in my name, me also he receiveth.
Matthew 18:5
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See that ye despise not one of these little ones: for I say unto you, Their angels in heaven always behold the face of my Father which is in heaven.
Matthew 18:10Angels
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But Jesus said: Let the little children come to me, and forbid them not: for of such is the Kingdom of God.
Matthew 19:14First Communion
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But the child grew and became strong in spirit, full of wisdom, and the grace of God was with him.
Luke 2:40
Short verses for children
Verses that children can easily remember.
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The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.
Psalm 23:1Baptism versesGood Shepherd
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I lie and sleep in peace; for thou alone, O LORD, makest me dwell in safety.
Psalm 4:9Baptism versesEvening and night
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Fear not, for I have redeemed thee; I have called thee by thy name; thou art mine!
Isaiah 43:1bFirst CommunionBaptism verses
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Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.
1 Peter 5:7Baptism versesPrayer
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When I am afraid, I trust in thee.
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Also by his nature a boy is known whether he will be upright and honest.
Proverbs 20:11
Bible texts: Luther Bible 1912 (public domain), carefully adapted to modern spelling.
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Children in the Bible
In ancient times, children counted for little until they were grown. Jesus breaks this: When his disciples try to send parents away with their children, he becomes “displeased” and says: “Let the little children come to me, and forbid them not: for of such is the Kingdom of God” (Mark 10:14). He takes them up in his arms, puts his hands on them, and blesses them. This text is still read at many children’s baptisms today. And Jesus even makes children an example: Except ye be born again like little children, ye shall not enter into the Kingdom of Heaven (Matthew 18:3).
Choosing Bible verses for children
Short verses with clear images are suitable for children: a shepherd, a light, a hand, a name. Psalm 23:1, Isaiah 43:1, and Psalm 4:9 (for bedtime) are classics. For baptism and birth, you will find suitable verses at Baptism verses from the Bible and Bible verses for birth, for the first day of school at Bible verses for the first day of school, and for first communion at Bible verses for first communion.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does “Let the little children come to me” appear?
In Mark 10:14, similarly in Matthew 19:14 and Luke 18:16. Luther 1912: “Let the little children come to me, and forbid them not: for of such is the Kingdom of God.”
Which Bible verse is suitable for children?
Short verses such as Psalm 23:1, Isaiah 43:1, 1 Peter 5:7, and Psalm 4:9 for bedtime are well suited.
