27 Bible Verses about Children
Children are a blessing from the Lord. They are a gift, and we should cherish them as such.
Our children are not our own. They belong to God, and we must raise them accordingly. This means teaching them about the Christian faith, and instilling in them moral values that will help them grow into responsible adults.
Lastly, we need to remember that we ourselves are also children of God. As such, we have many of the same rights and responsibilities as our earthly children do. We are loved by God unconditionally, and we have a duty to live our lives in a way that pleases him.
The following Bible verses about children are a wonderful reminder of God's love for us, and the blessings He bestows upon His children.
Children are a Blessing
Psalm 127:3-5
Behold, children are a heritage from the Lord, the fruit of the womb a reward. 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.
Proverbs 17:6
Grandchildren are the crown of the aged, and the glory of children is their fathers.
John 16:21
When a woman is giving birth, she has sorrow because her hour has come, but when she has delivered the baby, she no longer remembers the anguish, for joy that a human being has been born into the world.
3 John 1:4
I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in the truth.
Bible Verses about Raising Children
Exodus 20:12
Honor your father and your mother, that your days may be long in the land that the Lord your God is giving you.
Deuteronomy 6:6-7
And these words that I command you today shall be on your heart. 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.
Isaiah 54:13
All your children shall be taught by the Lord, and great shall be the peace of your children.
Proverbs 1:8-9
Hear, my son, your father's instruction, and forsake not your mother's teaching, for they are a graceful garland for your head and pendants for your neck.
Proverbs 13:24
Whoever spares the rod hates his son, but he who loves him is diligent to discipline him.
Proverbs 20:11
Even a child makes himself known by his acts, by whether his conduct is pure and upright.
Proverbs 22:6
Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it.
Proverbs 22:15
Folly is bound up in the heart of a child, but the rod of discipline drives it far from him.
Proverbs 29:15
The rod and reproof give wisdom, but a child left to himself brings shame to his mother.
Proverbs 29:17
Discipline your son, and he will give you rest; he will give delight to your heart.
Ephesians 6:1-4
Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. “Honor your father and mother” (this is the first commandment with a promise), “that it may go well with you and that you may live long in the land.” Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger, but bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.
Colossians 3:20
Children, obey your parents in everything, for this pleases the Lord.
2 Timothy 3:14-15
But as for you, continue in what you have learned and have firmly believed, knowing from whom you learned it 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.
God’s Heart for Children
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.
Mark 10:13-16
And they were bringing children to him that he might touch them, and the disciples rebuked them. 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. Truly, I say to you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God like a child shall not enter it.” And he took them in his arms and blessed them, laying his hands on them.
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.”
Promises for the Children of God
John 1:12
But to all who did receive him, who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God.
Romans 8:14-17
For all who are led by the Spirit of God are sons of God. For you did not receive the spirit of slavery to fall back into fear, but you have received the Spirit of adoption as sons, by whom we cry, “Abba! Father!” The Spirit himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God, and if children, then heirs—heirs of God and fellow heirs with Christ, provided we suffer with him in order that we may also be glorified with him.
2 Corinthians 6:18
And I will be a father to you, and you shall be sons and daughters to me, says the Lord Almighty.
Galatians 3:26
For in Christ Jesus you are all sons of God, through faith.
Ephesians 1:5
He predestined us for adoption as sons through Jesus Christ, according to the purpose of his will.
1 John 3:1
See what kind of love the Father has given to us, that we should be called children of God; and so we are. The reason why the world does not know us is that it did not know him.
1 John 3:9-10
No one born of God makes a practice of sinning, for God's seed abides in him, and he cannot keep on sinning because he has been born of God. By this it is evident who are the children of God, and who are the children of the devil: whoever does not practice righteousness is not of God, nor is the one who does not love his brother.
A Prayer for Children
Dear heavenly Father, we thank you for the blessing of children. They are a precious gift from you, and we know that you have a special love for them. We pray that you would protect them and keep them safe from harm. Guide them and help them to grow in wisdom and grace. Teach them to love others as they love themselves, and to always trust in your goodness and mercy. Amen.
