Bible Verses for Children

The Bible is full of verses for children — easy to memorize, deeply true, and shaping for a lifetime. These verses are for parents teaching kids, Sunday school teachers, AWANA, family devotions, and bedtime prayers.

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.

The gospel in one verse.

Ephesians 6:1

Children, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right.

God's command to children.

Psalm 23:1

The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.

A child can memorize this.

1 John 4:19

We love him, because he first loved us.

The order of love.

Proverbs 3:5-6

Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.

A wisdom verse for life.

Philippians 4:13

I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.

Christ-strength for any child.

How to Use These Verses

Read these to your children. Memorize together. Repeat at bedtime, meals, in the car. Make them family verses. Plant the word; trust God for the harvest.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a good Bible verse for children to memorize?

John 3:16, Psalm 23:1, Ephesians 6:1, 1 John 4:19, Philippians 4:13, Proverbs 3:5-6 are classics. Start with short verses. Add more as kids grow.

How do I teach the Bible to my children?

Deuteronomy 6:6-7 — teach diligently at home, on the road, at bedtime. Read a children's Bible. Memorize verses. Tell stories. Pray over them. Take them to church. Model it.

What Bible verses help with bedtime?

Psalm 4:8 — 'I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep.' Numbers 6:24-26 (Aaronic blessing). Psalm 121:3-4 — God doesn't sleep. Proverbs 3:24 — 'thy sleep shall be sweet.'

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