Bible Verses About Children

Children are a gift. Verses for parents and grandparents, and Jesus’ welcome to little ones.

  1. 3Children are indeed a heritage from the Lord, and the fruit of the womb is His reward. 4Like arrows in the hand of a warrior, so are children born in one’s youth. 5Blessed is the man whose quiver is full of them. He will not be put to shame when he confronts the enemies at the gate.
  2. Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it.
  3. 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.”
  4. 13Now people were bringing the little children to Jesus for Him to place His hands on them, and the disciples rebuked those who brought them. 14But 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. 15Truly I tell you, anyone who does not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it.” 16And He took the children in His arms, placed His hands on them, and blessed them.
  5. 6These words I am commanding you today are to be upon your hearts. 7And 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.
  6. Fathers, do not provoke your children to wrath; instead, bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.
  7. I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in the truth.
  8. Then all your sons will be taught by the Lord, and great will be their prosperity.
  9. Grandchildren are the crown of the aged, and the glory of a son is his father.
  10. 13For You formed my inmost being; You knit me together in my mother’s womb. 14I praise You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Marvelous are Your works, and I know this very well.
  11. 20Children, obey your parents in everything, for this is pleasing to the Lord. 21Fathers, do not provoke your children, so they will not become discouraged.
  12. But from everlasting to everlasting the loving devotion of the Lord extends to those who fear Him, and His righteousness to their children’s children—