Bible Verses About Children as a Blessing

Children are repeatedly described in Scripture as a blessing, a gift, and a reward from God. In a culture that sometimes views children as burdens, the Bible presents a radically different perspective. These Bible verses about children being a blessing reveal God's heart toward children and the joy they bring to families. Whether you are a parent, grandparent, or someone who values children, these scriptures will deepen your appreciation for the gift of the next generation.

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“Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it.”

Ephesians 5:25

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“For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God.”

Ephesians 2:8

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“Blessed is she that believed: for there shall be a performance of those things which were told her from the Lord.”

Luke 1:45

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

Matthew 5:9

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“Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits: Who forgiveth all thine iniquities; who healeth all thy diseases.”

Psalm 103:2-3

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“Blessed is he whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered.”

Psalm 32:1

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“Give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever.”

1 Chronicles 16:34

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“Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning.”

James 1:17

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“This is the day which the LORD hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.”

Psalm 118:24

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“Therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother, and shall cleave unto his wife: and they shall be one flesh.”

Genesis 2:24

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“Wives, submit yourselves unto your own husbands, as unto the Lord.”

Ephesians 5:22

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“Nevertheless let every one of you in particular so love his wife even as himself; and the wife see that she reverence her husband.”

Ephesians 5:33

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“Whoso findeth a wife findeth a good thing, and obtaineth favour of the LORD.”

Proverbs 18:22

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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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“Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praiseth her.”

Proverbs 31:28

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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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“But as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD.”

Joshua 24:15

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“Give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down, and shaken together, and running over.”

Luke 6:38

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“The blessing of the LORD, it maketh rich, and he addeth no sorrow with it.”

Proverbs 10:22

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“Bring ye all the tithes into the storehouse, that there may be meat in mine house, and prove me now herewith, saith the LORD of hosts.”

Malachi 3:10

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“Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth: Yea, saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labours; and their works do follow them.”

Revelation 14:13

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“Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him.”

1 Corinthians 2:9

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“And God saw every thing that he had made, and, behold, it was very good.”

Genesis 1:31

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“Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life.”

James 1:12

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“I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: marvellous are thy works.”

Psalm 139:14

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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.”

Jeremiah 1:5

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Why Read Bible Verses About Children as a Blessing?

Psalm 127:3-5 declares, 'Lo, children are an heritage of the LORD: and the fruit of the womb is his reward.' Psalm 128:3 paints a picture of children as olive plants around the table. Mark 10:14 records Jesus saying, 'Suffer the little children to come unto me... for of such is the kingdom of God.' Genesis 33:5 has Jacob describing his children as 'the children which God hath graciously given.' These verses establish children as gifts to be treasured, not burdens to be avoided.

How to Apply These Bible Verses About Children as a Blessing in Daily Life

View children through the lens of Scripture as blessings, not burdens. Thank God regularly for the children in your life. Invest time and energy in children, recognizing their eternal value. Welcome children in your community rather than segregating them. Share these verses with those who struggle to see children positively. Pray for children you know by name.

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