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Bible verses for kids
Short, simple verses for parents and teachers to share with children, grouped by theme. Each is from the KJV, with a one-line note you can explain to a child.
Tip: learn one verse a week. Say it at breakfast and bedtime, act it out, or turn it into a simple tune.
God loves me
The first thing every child should know.
“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.”
God loved the world so much that He gave His Son.
“We love him, because he first loved us.”
We love God because He loved us first.
“O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever.”
God is good, and His mercy lasts forever.
“Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.”
God cares about everything that worries you.
Being brave
For when children feel scared.
“Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.”
Be brave, because God goes everywhere with you.
“What time I am afraid, I will trust in thee.”
When I'm afraid, I will trust God.
“Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.”
God will help me and hold me up.
“I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep: for thou, LORD, only makest me dwell in safety.”
I can sleep safely because God keeps me safe.
Being kind
Short verses about how we treat others.
“And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ’s sake hath forgiven you.”
Be kind to each other and forgive.
“And as ye would that men should do to you, do ye also to them likewise.”
Treat others the way you want to be treated.
“A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another.”
Love one another as Jesus loves us.
“A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.”
A soft answer calms anger down.
Obeying and growing
For family life and learning.
“Children, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right.”
Children, obey your parents in the Lord.
“And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favour with God and man.”
Jesus grew in wisdom and in favor with God and people.
“Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.”
God's Word is like a lamp that shows us the way.
“I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.”
Christ gives me strength to do hard things.
Thankful hearts
Simple verses about gratitude and joy.
“This is the day which the LORD hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.”
This is the day the Lord has made; let's be glad in it.
“In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.”
Give thanks in everything.
“Let every thing that hath breath praise the LORD. Praise ye the LORD.”
Let everything that has breath praise the Lord.
Questions people ask
What is the easiest Bible verse for a child to memorize?
Very short verses work best for young children: Psalm 56:3 ('What time I am afraid, I will trust in thee'), 1 John 4:19 and Psalm 118:24 are good first verses.
How can I help my child memorize Bible verses?
Pick one verse a week, repeat it at regular times (breakfast, car rides, bedtime), add hand motions or a tune, and talk about what it means in simple words.
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