Bible Verses About Children

27 verses in the King James Version (KJV) and the Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

The Bible calls children a gift and a heritage, and Jesus made a point of welcoming them when others tried to send them away. These verses speak about the worth of every child, the joy they bring, and the responsibility of raising them well. They are a good fit for baby dedications, birthdays, or a parent's late-night prayer. They are also a reminder that each child was known and loved before they were ever born.

Psalm 127:3

KJV

Lo, children are an heritage of the LORD: and the fruit of the womb is his reward.
BSB

Children are indeed a heritage from the LORD, and the fruit of the womb is His reward.
Psalm 127:4

KJV

As arrows are in the hand of a mighty man; so are children of the youth.
BSB

Like arrows in the hand of a warrior, so are children born in one’s youth.
Proverbs 22:6

KJV

Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.
BSB

Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it.
Matthew 19:14

KJV

But Jesus said, Suffer little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for of such is the kingdom of heaven.
BSB

But Jesus said, “Let the little children come to Me, and do not hinder them! For the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.”
Mark 10:14

KJV

But when Jesus saw it, he was much displeased, and said unto them, Suffer the little children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God.
BSB

But when Jesus saw this, He was indignant and told them, “Let the little children come to Me, and do not hinder them! For the kingdom of God belongs to such as these.
Mark 10:16

KJV

And he took them up in his arms, put his hands upon them, and blessed them.
BSB

And He took the children in His arms, placed His hands on them, and blessed them.
Matthew 18:3

KJV

And said, Verily I say unto you, Except ye be converted, and become as little children, ye shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven.
BSB

“Truly I tell you,” He said, “unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.
Matthew 18:5

KJV

And whoso shall receive one such little child in my name receiveth me.
BSB

And whoever welcomes a little child like this in My name welcomes Me.
Matthew 18:10

KJV

Take heed that ye despise not one of these little ones; for I say unto you, That in heaven their angels do always behold the face of my Father which is in heaven.
BSB

See that you do not look down on any of these little ones. For I tell you that their angels in heaven always see the face of My Father in heaven.
Ephesians 6:1

KJV

Children, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right.
BSB

Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right.
Ephesians 6:4

KJV

And, ye fathers, provoke not your children to wrath: but bring them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord.
BSB

Fathers, do not provoke your children to wrath; instead, bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.
Colossians 3:20

KJV

Children, obey your parents in all things: for this is well pleasing unto the Lord.
BSB

Children, obey your parents in everything, for this is pleasing to the Lord.
Deuteronomy 6:6

KJV

And these words, which I command thee this day, shall be in thine heart:
BSB

These words I am commanding you today are to be upon your hearts.
Deuteronomy 6:7

KJV

And thou shalt teach them diligently unto thy children, and shalt talk of them when thou sittest in thine house, and when thou walkest by the way, and when thou liest down, and when thou risest up.
BSB

And you shall teach them diligently to your children and speak of them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up.
Proverbs 1:8

KJV

My son, hear the instruction of thy father, and forsake not the law of thy mother:
BSB

Listen, my son, to your father’s instruction, and do not forsake the teaching of your mother.
Proverbs 1:9

KJV

For they shall be an ornament of grace unto thy head, and chains about thy neck.
BSB

For they are a garland of grace on your head and a pendant around your neck.
Proverbs 17:6

KJV

Children’s children are the crown of old men; and the glory of children are their fathers.
BSB

Grandchildren are the crown of the aged, and the glory of a son is his father.
Psalm 139:13

KJV

For thou hast possessed my reins: thou hast covered me in my mother’s womb.
BSB

For You formed my inmost being; You knit me together in my mother’s womb.
Psalm 139:14

KJV

I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: marvellous are thy works; and that my soul knoweth right well.
BSB

I praise You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Marvelous are Your works, and I know this very well.
Isaiah 54:13

KJV

And all thy children shall be taught of the LORD; and great shall be the peace of thy children.
BSB

Then all your sons will be taught by the LORD, and great will be their prosperity.
3 John 1:4

KJV

I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth.
BSB

I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in the truth.
Proverbs 20:11

KJV

Even a child is known by his doings, whether his work be pure, and whether it be right.
BSB

Even a young man is known by his actions— whether his conduct is pure and upright.
Jeremiah 1:5

KJV

Before I formed thee in the belly I knew thee; and before thou camest forth out of the womb I sanctified thee, and I ordained thee a prophet unto the nations.
BSB

“Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, and before you were born I set you apart and appointed you as a prophet to the nations.”
1 Timothy 4:12

KJV

Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity.
BSB

Let no one despise your youth, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity.
Isaiah 44:3

KJV

For I will pour water upon him that is thirsty, and floods upon the dry ground: I will pour my spirit upon thy seed, and my blessing upon thine offspring:
BSB

For I will pour water on the thirsty land, and currents on the dry ground. I will pour out My Spirit on your descendants, and My blessing on your offspring.
Proverbs 23:24

KJV

The father of the righteous shall greatly rejoice: and he that begetteth a wise child shall have joy of him.
BSB

The father of a righteous man will greatly rejoice, and he who fathers a wise son will delight in him.
Luke 2:52

KJV

And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favour with God and man.
BSB

And Jesus grew in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and man.

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