If you’ve found your way to this page, consider it a gentle reminder to pause, reflect, and reconnect with the true meaning of the season. Taking a moment to do so not only brings peace to your heart but also nourishes your soul in ways that nothing else can. One of the best ways to embrace the holiday’s spiritual significance is by immersing yourself in Scripture. That’s why we’ve gathered some of the most meaningful and powerful Christmas Bible verses to help you celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ and honor the profound message behind the holiday. These verses delve into the story of the nativity and the miraculous arrival of the Savior.
Along with these Scriptures, you’ll also find uplifting religious Christmas quotes and inspirational sayings that will guide you throughout the season, reminding you of the love and joy that this time of year represents. Whether you’re looking for a prayer to say at Christmas dinner, a heartfelt message to include in your Christmas cards, or a lesson to teach the little ones about the Son of God, these verses will fill your home and heart with the true Christmas spirit. Take the time to reflect, share, and spread the love and light of Christ this December with these beautiful words.
Bible Verses For Christmas Eve
- Luke 1:30-31: “The angel said, ‘Don’t be afraid, Mary. God is honoring you. Look! You will conceive and give birth to a son, and you will name him Jesus.'”
- Luke 1:35: “And the angel answered and said unto her, ‘The Holy Ghost shall come upon thee, and the power of the Highest shall overshadow thee: therefore also that holy thing which shall be born of thee shall be called the Son of God.'”
- Luke 2:7-9: “And she gave birth to her firstborn son; and she wrapped Him in cloths, and laid Him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn. And there were shepherds out in the field, keeping watch by night. And an angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them.”
- Luke 2:12-14: “And this will be a sign for you: you will find a baby wrapped in swaddling cloths and lying in a manger. And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying, ‘Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among those with whom he is pleased!'”
- Matthew 1:20-21: “But as he considered these things, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying, ‘Joseph, son of David, do not fear to take Mary as your wife, for that which is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit. She will bear a son, and you shall call his name Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins.'”
- Matthew 1:23: “Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us.”
- Matthew 2:1-2: “Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judaea in the days of Herod the King, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem, saying, ‘Where is he that is born King of the Jews? for we have seen his star in the east, and are come to worship him.'”
- Matthew 2:11: “After coming into the house they saw the Child with Mary His mother; and they fell to the ground and worshiped Him. Then, opening their treasures, they presented to Him gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh.”
- Revelation 12:5: “And she gave birth to a son, a male child, who is to rule all the nations with a rod of iron; and her child was caught up to God and to His throne.”
- Galatians 4:4-5: “But when the set time had fully come, God sent his son, born of a woman, born under the law, to redeem those under the law, that we might receive adoption to sonship.”
Bible Verses About the Meaning of Christmas
- John 3:16: “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.”
- Matthew 6:2: “So when you give to the needy, do not announce it with trumpets, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and on the streets, to be honored by others. Truly I tell you, they have received their reward in full.”
- Luke 2:10: “And the angel said unto them, ‘Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.'”
- Titus 3:4-6: “But when the kindness and love of God our Savior appeared, he saved us, not because of righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy. He saved us through the washing of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit, whom he poured out on us generously through Jesus Christ our Savior.”
- Luke 2:20: “The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things they had heard and seen, which were just as they had been told.”
- Proverbs 11:25: “Generous persons will prosper; those who refresh others will themselves be refreshed.”
- John 14:27: “Peace I leave with you. My peace I give you. I give to you not as the world gives. Don’t be troubled or afraid.”
- 1 Timothy 1:15-17: “Here is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners—of whom I am the worst. But for that very reason I was shown mercy so that in me, the worst of sinners, Christ Jesus might display his immense patience as an example for those who would believe in him and receive eternal life. Now to the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only God, be honor and glory forever and ever.”
- Luke 10:27: “And he answered, ‘You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind, and your neighbor as yourself.'”
- Acts 20:35: “In all things I have shown you that by working hard in this way we must help the weak and remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he himself said, ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.'”
Short Christmas Bible Verses for Reflection
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- John 1:29: “Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!”
- 1 John 5:11: “And this is the testimony: God has given us eternal life, and this life is in his Son.”
- Proverbs 17:22: “A merry heart does good, like medicine, but a broken spirit dries the bones.”
- Romans 12:10: “Love each other with genuine affection, and take delight in honoring each other.”
- Matthew 2:10: “When they saw the star, they rejoiced with exceeding great joy.”
- Psalm 34:8: “Taste and see that the Lord is good; blessed is the one who takes refuge in him.”
- John 14:27: “Peace I leave with you. My peace I give you. I give to you not as the world gives. Don’t be troubled or afraid.”
- Romans 11:29: “God’s gifts and calling can’t be taken back.”
- Luke 1:14: “And you will have joy and gladness, and many will rejoice at his birth.”
- John 1:9: “The true light that gives light to everyone was coming into the world.”
Christmas Bible Verses for Holiday Cards
- Psalm 65:11: “You crown the year with your goodness; your paths overflow with rich food.”
- Romans 15:13: “May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in faith so that you overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.”
- James 1:17: “Every good gift, every perfect gift, comes from above. These gifts come down from the Father, the creator of the heavenly lights, in whose character there is no change at all.”
- Matthew 5:9: “Happy are people who make peace, because they will be called God’s children.”
- 2 Corinthians 9:15: “Thank God for his gift that words can’t describe!”
- Psalm 117:1-2: “Praise the Lord, all you nations! Worship him, all you peoples! Because God’s faithful love toward us is strong, the Lord’s faithfulness lasts forever! Praise the Lord!”
- John 1:14: “The Word became flesh and made his home among us. We have seen his glory, glory like that of a father’s only son, full of grace and truth.”
- Philippians 4:4: “Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!”
- Colossians 3:15: “Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful.”
- Luke 2:14: “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among those with whom he is pleased.”
