Bible Verses About Children

Jesus said, 'Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them.' Children hold a special place in God's heart and in Scripture. These Bible verses about children celebrate the gift of young life, provide wisdom for parents, and reveal God's tender love for the youngest among us.

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“Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.”

Matthew 5:9

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

Proverbs 22:6

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

Ephesians 6:1

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“Honour thy father and thy mother: that thy days may be long upon the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee.”

Exodus 20:12

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

Psalm 127:3

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

Ephesians 6:4

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

Psalm 127:4

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“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.”

Jeremiah 1:5

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“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.”

Mark 10:14

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

Matthew 19:14

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“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.”

Matthew 18:3

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“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.”

Matthew 18:10

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

Deuteronomy 6:6-7

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“Happy is the man that hath his quiver full of them: they shall not be ashamed, but they shall speak with the enemies in the gate.”

Psalm 127:5

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“Thy wife shall be as a fruitful vine by the sides of thine house: thy children like olive plants round about thy table.”

Psalm 128:3

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“The children of thy servants shall continue, and their seed shall be established before thee.”

Psalm 102:28

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

Proverbs 20:11

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“Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yea, he shall give delight unto thy soul.”

Proverbs 29:17

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“The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself bringeth his mother to shame.”

Proverbs 29:15

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“Withhold not correction from the child…”

Proverbs 23:13

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“Children's children are the crown of old men; and the glory of children are their fathers.”

Proverbs 17:6

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“Hear, ye children, the instruction of a father, and attend to know understanding.”

Proverbs 4:1

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“My son, hear the instruction of thy father, and forsake not the law of thy mother.”

Proverbs 1:8

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“For the promise is unto you, and to your children, and to all that are afar off, even as many as the Lord our God shall call.”

Acts 2:39

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

Isaiah 54:13

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

3 John 1:4

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“Like as a father pitieth his children, so the LORD pitieth them that fear him.”

Psalm 103:13

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“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:”

Isaiah 44:3

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“Tell ye your children of it, and let your children tell their children, and their children another generation.”

Joel 1:3

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“Out of the mouth of babes and sucklings hast thou ordained strength because of thine enemies, that thou mightest still the enemy and the avenger.”

Psalm 8:2

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Why Read Bible Verses About Children?

Psalm 127:3 declares children are a heritage from the Lord. Mark 10:14 records Jesus welcoming children. Proverbs 22:6 provides the foundational parenting principle. These verses shape how we value, raise, and nurture children in faith.

How to Apply These Bible Verses About Children in Daily Life

Read Bible stories with your children daily. Teach them to pray and memorize Scripture. Model the faith you want them to adopt. Use Deuteronomy 6:6-7 as your parenting guide, teaching God's Word in every moment of life.

What the Bible Says About Children

Scripture treats children as a gift and a blessing, not a burden. Psalm 127:3 declares, 'Lo, children are an heritage of the LORD: and the fruit of the womb is his reward.' Children are entrusted to parents by God and hold immense value in His eyes. Jesus showed this plainly when His disciples tried to keep children away: 'Suffer the little children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God' (Mark 10:14). He held them up as examples of the humble, trusting faith the kingdom requires.

Key Verses About Children, Explained

Proverbs 22:6 gives parents both a calling and a promise: 'Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.' Deuteronomy 6:6-7 makes that training a daily rhythm, teaching God's words 'when thou sittest in thine house, and when thou walkest by the way.' Ephesians 6:4 balances instruction with gentleness: 'provoke not your children to wrath: but bring them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord.' And Psalm 127:4-5 calls children 'as arrows... in the hand of a mighty man' — shaped now, sent out later.

Raising Children in Faith

Raising children in faith is less about perfect technique than consistent example. Deuteronomy 6 envisions faith woven into ordinary life — spoken at home, on the road, morning and night. Children learn what they see modeled far more than what they are merely told. Combine loving instruction with patient discipline (Proverbs 22:6; Hebrews 12:11), pray for and with your children, and point them again and again to God's love rather than mere rule-keeping. The goal is not just good behavior but hearts that know and love the Lord.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Bible say about children?
The Bible presents children as blessings from God (Psalm 127:3), objects of God's love (Mark 10:14), and gifts to be raised in faith (Proverbs 22:6). Jesus used children as examples of the kingdom of God.
What Bible verse is best for kids?
Jeremiah 29:11 is wonderful for children: God has great plans for their lives. Psalm 139:14 teaches them they are fearfully and wonderfully made. Philippians 4:13 builds confidence through Christ.
How should I raise my children according to the Bible?
Proverbs 22:6 says train up a child in the way they should go. Ephesians 6:4 instructs parents to bring children up in the nurture of the Lord. Deuteronomy 6:6-7 calls for constant, natural teaching of God's Word.
Does God love children?
Absolutely. Mark 10:14 shows Jesus being indignant when disciples tried to keep children away. Matthew 18:10 says their angels always see the face of the Father. God has a special tenderness for children.

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