Celebrate the Birth of Christ with these beautiful Christmas Bible verses!
Here are the most popular Christmas Bible verses about the birth of Jesus Christ in Bethlehem, the Nativity story, and the true meaning of Christmas. Whether you're looking for Bible verses to write in Christmas cards, a Bible story for your family to read around the tree, or just as a personal reminder of why we celebrate the season, these Christmas Scriptures will remind you of the joy we have because of Jesus Christ! In addition to reading scripture, use these Christmas Prayers and Blessings to give thanks for the birth of Jesus and pray for your family and friends.
These Bible verses about Christmas are also a wonderful way to share your faith during the holidays. Written in a holiday card, shared on social media, or added to a party invitation, Scripture is a powerful way to encourage and inspire. Below, you will find both short verses to share and the longer text of each Scripture story. Merry Christmas to all!
Christmas Bible Verses about the Birth of Jesus
Isaiah 7:14: "Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign. Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel."
Isaiah 9:6: "For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace."
Micah 5:2: "But you, O Bethlehem Ephrathah, who are too little to be among the clans of Judah, from you shall come forth for me one who is to be ruler in Israel, whose coming forth is from of old, from ancient days."
Luke 1:35: "And the angel answered her, “The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you; therefore the child to be born will be called holy—the Son of God."
Luke 2:7: "And she gave birth to her firstborn son and wrapped him in swaddling cloths and laid him in a manger, because there was no place for them in the inn."
Luke 2:11: "For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord."
John 1:14: "And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth."
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."
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."
James 1:17: "Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change."
1 Peter 1:8-9: "Though you have not seen him, you love him. Though you do not now see him, you believe in him and rejoice with joy that is inexpressible and filled with glory, obtaining the outcome of your faith, the salvation of your souls."
Short Christmas Bible Verses to Share
John 1:29: "Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!"
John 1:5: "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."
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."
Luke 1:14: "And you will have joy and gladness, and many will rejoice at his birth"
2 Corinthians 9:15: "Thank God for his gift that words can’t describe!"
Luke 2:14: “Glory to God in the highest, And on earth peace, goodwill toward men!”
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