101 Best Christmas Bible Verses To Share This Year

Ah, Christmas: the most wonderful time of the year! While the gifts and family traditions are part of what makes Christmas so special, the meaning behind the holiday matters, too—and these Christmas scriptures and Christian Bible verses about Christmas sum it up perfectly.

And if you're already filled with festive holiday spirit yourself, why not share the joy of the season with others by posting these pretty Merry Christmas Bible verses on Instagram or Facebook?

Whether you're looking for Christmas verses to share with your kids or want the best Bible verses for Christmas cards, these 101 Christmas Bible passages and scriptures remind us what the holidays are all about.

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101 Christmas Bible Verses

1. “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.” – Galatians 4:4-5

2. “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.” – Isaiah 9:6

3. “And this will be a sign for you: You will find a baby wrapped in swaddling clothes and lying in a manger.” – Luke 2:12

4. “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. Amen.” – Timothy 1:15-17

5. “Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign: The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son and will call him Immanuel.” – Isaiah 7:14

6. “Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion! Shout aloud, O daughter of Jerusalem! Behold, your king is coming to you; righteousness and having salvation is he, humble and mounted on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey.” – Zechariah 9:9

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7. “When they had seen him, they spread the word concerning what had been told them about this child, and all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds said to them. But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart. The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things they had heard and seen, which were just as they had been told.” – Luke 2:17-20

8. “The true light that gives light to everyone was coming into the world. He was in the world, and though the world was made through him, the world did not recognize him.” – John 1:9-10

9. “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.” – Matthew 2:11

10. “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.” – John 3:16

11. “After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east came to Jerusalem and asked, "Where is the one who has been born king of the Jews? We saw his star when it rose and have come to worship him.” – Matthew 2:1-2

12. “When they saw the star, they were overjoyed.” – Matthew 2:10

13. “Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift.” – 2 Corinthians 9:15

14. “The angel answered, "The Holy Spirit will come on you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. So the holy one to be born will be called the Son of God.” – Luke 1:35

15. “But the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid. I bring you good tidings of great joy for all the people.” Luke 2:10

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16. “Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves.” – Romans 12:10

17. “And being found in appearance as a man, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to death—even death on a cross! Therefore God exalted him to the highest place and gave him the name that is above every name, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth.” – Philippians 2:8-10

18. “God exalted him to his own right hand as Prince and Savior that he might bring Israel to repentance and forgive their sins.” – Acts 5:31

19. “The Lord says, ‘The time is coming when I will choose as king a righteous descendent of David. That king will rule wisely and do what is right and just throughout the land.” – Jeremiah 23:5

20. “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.” – Revelations 12:5

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21. “May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.” – Romans 15:13

22. “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.” – Matthew 6:2

23. “And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of heavenly host praising God.” – Luke 2:13

24. “A merry heart does good like medicine.” – Proverbs 17:22

25. “Love each other with genuine affection and take delight in honoring each other.” – Romans 12:10

26. “May the kings of Tarshish and of the coastlands render him tribute; may the kings of Sheba and Seba bring gifts! May all kings fall down before him, all nations serve him.” – Psalm 72:10-11

27. “And they came with haste, and found Mary, and Joseph, and the baby lying in a manger.” – Luke 2:16

28. “Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows.” – James 1:17

29. “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.’” – Acts 20:35

30. “O give thanks to the Lord, for He is good and His loving kindness is everlasting.” – Psalm 107:1

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31. “And it came to pass, as the angels were gone away from them into heaven, the shepherds said one to another, ‘Let us now go even unto Bethlehem, and see this thing which is come to pass, which the Lord hath made known unto us.” – Luke 2:15

32. “A generous person will prosper; whoever refreshes others will be refreshed.” – Proverbs 11:25

33. “For the gifts and the calling of God are irrevocable.” – Romans 11:29

34. “For nothing will be impossible with God.” – Luke 1:37

35. “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.” – Luke 10:27

36.“Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!” – John 1:29

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37. “In Him was life, and the life was the light of men. And the light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not comprehend it.” – John 1:4-5

38. “The true light, which gives light to everyone, was coming into the world. He was in the world, and the world was made through him.” – John 1:9-10

39. “Praise the Lord, all nations! Extol him, all peoples! For great is his steadfast love toward us, and the faithfulness of the Lord endures forever. Praise the Lord!” – Psalm 117

40. “Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning.” – James 1:17

41. “Thanks be unto God for his unspeakable gift.” – 2 Corinthians 9:15

42. “Have this mind among yourselves, which is yours in Christ Jesus, who, though he was in the form of God, did not count equality with God a thing to be grasped, but made himself nothing, taking the form of a servant, being born in the likeness of men.” – Philippians 2:5-7

43. “For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, which is Christ the Lord.” – Luke 2:11

44. “The grass withers and the flowers fall, but the word of our God endures forever.” – Isaiah 40:8

45. “And being found in human form, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross. Therefore God has highly exalted him and bestowed on him the name that is above every name, so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth.” – Philippians 2:8-10

46. “For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.” – Romans 6:23

47. “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 2:8-9

48. “Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost.” – Romans 15:13

49. “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.” – Titus 3:4-5

50. “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.” – Titus 3:6

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51. “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.” – Luke 2:7

52. “And she shall bring forth a song, and thou shalt call his name Jesus: for he shall save his people from their sins.” – Matthew 1:21

53. “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 2:1-2

54. “And the glory of the Lord will be revealed, and all people will see it together. For the mouth of the Lord has spoken.” – Isaiah 40:5

55. “Glory to God in the highest, and on Earth peace, good will toward men.” – Luke 2:14

56. “But after he had considered this, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, ‘Joseph son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary home as your wife, because what is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit.” – Matthew 1:20

57. “And the angel said unto her, ‘Fear not, Mary, for thou hast found favor with God. And behold, thou shalt conceive in thy womb, and bring forth a son and shall call him Jesus.” – Luke 1:30-31

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58. “And the Word became flesh, and dwelt among us, and we saw His glory—glory as of the only begotten from the Father, full of grace and truth.” – John 1:14

59. “These things I have spoken to you so that in me you may have peace. In the world you have tribulation, but take courage; I have overcome the world.” –John 16:13

60. “A shoot will come up from the stump of Jesse; from his roots a branch will bear fruit.” – Isaiah 11:1

61. “And you will have joy and gladness, and many will rejoice at his birth.” – Luke 1:14

62. “At one time we, too, were foolish, disobedient, deceived and enslaved by all kinds of passions and pleasures. We lived in malice and envy, being hated and hating one another. 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, so that having been justified by his grace, we might become heirs having the hope of eternal life.” – Titus3:3-7

63. “At that time Mary got ready and hurried to a town in the hill country of Judea, where she entered Zechariah’s home and greeted Elizabeth. When Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting, the baby leaped in her womb and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit. In a loud voice she exclaimed: ‘Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the child you bear! But why am I so favored that the mother of my Lord should come to me? As soon as the sound of your greeting reached my ears, the baby in my womb leaped for joy. Blessed is she who has believed that the Lord would fulfill his promises to her!’” – Luke 1:39-45

64. “To humans belong the plans of the heart, but from the Lord comes the proper answer of the tongue.” – Proverbs 16:4

65.“Comfort, comfort my people, says your God. Speak tenderly to Jerusalem and proclaim to her that her hard service has been completed, that her sin has been paid for, and that she has received from the Lord’s hand double for all her sins.” – Isaiah 40:1-2

66. “And this is the testimony: God has given us eternal life, and this life is his son.” – 1 John 5:11

67. “Sell your possessions and give to the needy. Provide yourselves with moneybags that do not grow old, with a treasure in the heavens that does not fail, where no thief approaches and no moth destroys. For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.” – Luke 12:33-34

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68. “But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.” – Matthew 6:33

69. “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.” – Micah 5:2

70. “Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you." – Luke 6:38

71. “And Mary said: ‘My soul glorifies the Lord and my spirit rejoices in God my savior for he has been mindful of the humble state of his servant. From now on, all generations will call me blessed.” – Luke 1:46-48

72. “’For I know the plans I have for you,’ declares the Lord, ‘plans to prosper you and not to harm you; plans to give you hope and a future.’” – Jeremiah 29:11

73. “Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.” – Romans 12:12

74. “Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!” – Philippians 4:4

75. “The Lord has done it this very day; let us rejoice today and be glad. Lord, save us! Lord, grant us success!” – Psalm 118:24-25

76. “Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful.” – Colossians 3:15

77. “Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, let us be thankful, and so worship God acceptably with reverence and awe.” – Hebrews 12:28

78.“In his name the nations will put their hope.” – Matthew 12:15

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79. “He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High. The Lord God will give him the throne of his father David, and he will reign over Jacob’s descendants forever; his kingdom will never end.” – Luke 1:32-33

80. “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.” – John 14:27

81. “And you, my child, will be called a prophet of the Most High; for you will go on before the Lord to prepare the way for him, to give his people the knowledge of salvation through the forgiveness of their sins, because of the tender mercy of our God, by which the rising sun will come to us from heaven to shine on those living in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the path of peace.” – Luke 1:76-79

82. “Shout aloud and sing for joy, people of Zion, for great is the Holy One of Israel among you.” – Isaiah 12:6

83. “But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.” – Isaiah 40:31

84. “Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom.” – Psalm 90:12

85. “You crown the year with your bounty, and your carts overflow with abundance.” – Psalm 65:11

86. “Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy, he has given us new birth into a living hope…” – 1 Peter 1:3

87. “The Lord your God is with you, the Mighty Warrior who saves. He will take great delight in you; in his love he will no longer rebuke you but will rejoice over you with singing. – Zephaniah 3:17

88. “Look at the nations and watch—and be utterly amazed. For I am going to do something in your days that you would not believe even if you were told.” – Habakkuk 1:5

89. “And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus.” – Philippians 4:9

90. “But blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord, whose confidence is in him.” – Jeremiah 17:7

91. “And God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work.” – 2 Corinthians 9:8

92. “Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.” – Lamentations 3:22-24

93. “For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. 18 So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.” – 2 Corinthians 4:17-18

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94. “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.” – Hebrews 13:8

95. “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.” – Proverbs 3:5-6

96. “Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothes? Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they?” – Matthew 6:25-26

97. “I can do all this through him who gives me strength.” – Philippians 4:13

98. “Take delight in the Lord and he will give you the desires of your heart.” – Psalm 37:4

99. “For the Son of Man is going to come in his Father’s glory with his angels, and then he will reward each person according to what they have done.” – Matthew 16:27

100.“… They cut a tree out of the forest, and a craftsman shapes it with his chisel. They adorn it with silver and gold; they fasten it with hammer and nails so it will not totter.” – Jeremiah 10:3-5

101.“Jesus, knowing that the Father had given all things into His hands, and that He had come forth from God and was going back to God.” – John 13:3

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