Bible Verses About Children.
Scripture calls children a heritage and a reward from the Lord. Every child is made in God's image and known by him before birth. That is the foundation for how the Bible speaks about children.
These verses show how God sees children, how Jesus welcomed them, and the care he has for the young. They fit new parents, baby dedications, and anyone who loves a child.
A Gift from the Lord
Children are a heritage, not an achievement.
Psalm 127:3
Behold, children are a heritage from the LORD, the fruit of the womb a reward.
Psalm 128:3
Your wife will be like a fruitful vine within your house; your children will be like olive shoots around your table.
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.”
Proverbs 17:6
Grandchildren are the crown of the aged, and the glory of children is their fathers.
Known Before Birth
God forms and knows each child.
Psalm 139:13-14
For you formed my inward parts; you knitted me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Wonderful are your works; my soul knows it very well.
Jeremiah 1:5
“Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, and before you were born I consecrated you; I appointed you a prophet to the nations.”
Spoken about Jeremiah's call as a prophet. It shows that God knows and forms a person before birth.
Jesus Welcomes Children
Jesus made room for children when others would not.
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 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.
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.
Raised in the Faith
God's works are meant to be told to the next generation.
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.
Psalm 78:4
We will not hide them from their children, but tell to the coming generation the glorious deeds of the LORD, and his might, and the wonders that he has done.
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