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Bible Verses About Children

Children are described as a heritage from the Lord. Whether you're a parent, grandparent, or mentor, these verses offer guidance for nurturing the next generation in faith and love.

Lo, children are an heritage of the Lord: and the fruit of the womb is his reward.

Psalm 127:3

Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.
Suffer the little children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God.

Mark 10:14

And these words, which I command thee this day, shall be in thine heart: And thou shalt teach them diligently unto thy children.
And, ye fathers, provoke not your children to wrath: but bring them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord.
I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth.

3 John 1:4

Children's children are the crown of old men; and the glory of children are their fathers.
And all thy children shall be taught of the Lord; and great shall be the peace of thy children.

Isaiah 54:13

Except ye be converted, and become as little children, ye shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven.

Matthew 18:3

For thou hast possessed my reins: thou hast covered me in my mother's womb. I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made.
Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yea, he shall give delight unto thy soul.
Fathers, provoke not your children to anger, lest they be discouraged.
My son, hear the instruction of thy father, and forsake not the law of thy mother: For they shall be an ornament of grace unto thy head.
Jesus said, Suffer little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for of such is the kingdom of heaven.
Like as a father pitieth his children, so the Lord pitieth them that fear him.

Psalm 103:13