25+ Christmas Bible Verses

1 - Isaiah 9:6
"For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace."

Explanation: This prophecy foretells the birth of Jesus, highlighting the many roles He would fulfill as Savior.

2 - Luke 2:10-11
"But the angel said to them, 'Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord.'"

Explanation: The angel’s announcement to the shepherds brings the joyful news of Jesus' birth, calling Him the long-awaited Savior.

3 - Matthew 1:21
"She will give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins."

Explanation: This verse explains the purpose of Jesus’ birth: to save humanity from sin.

4 - John 1:14
"The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth."

Explanation: This verse celebrates the incarnation, the miraculous event of God becoming human in Jesus.

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

Explanation: Immanuel means "God with us," signifying God’s presence with humanity through Jesus’ birth.

6 - Luke 2:14
"Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests."

Explanation: The angels proclaim peace on earth and glory to God, celebrating Jesus’ birth as a gift of peace.

7 - Matthew 2:10-11
"When they saw the star, they were overjoyed. On coming to the house, they saw the child with his mother Mary, and they bowed down and worshiped him. Then they opened their treasures and presented him with gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh."

Explanation: The wise men’s visit and gifts honor Jesus as King, showing their reverence and worship.

8 - Galatians 4:4-5
"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."

Explanation: Jesus’ birth was part of God’s perfect timing, bringing redemption and adoption into God’s family.

9 - Micah 5:2
"But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, though you are small among the clans of Judah, out of you will come for me one who will be ruler over Israel, whose origins are from of old, from ancient times."

Explanation: This prophecy highlights Bethlehem as the birthplace of the Messiah, linking Jesus to ancient promises.

10 - Titus 3:4-5
"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."

Explanation: God’s love and mercy were revealed through Jesus’ birth, emphasizing that salvation is a gift, not earned.

11 - Luke 1:35
"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.'"

Explanation: The angel’s words to Mary confirm Jesus’ divine nature, announcing Him as the Son of God.

12 - Isaiah 11:1
"A shoot will come up from the stump of Jesse; from his roots a Branch will bear fruit."

Explanation: This prophecy refers to Jesus coming from David’s lineage, fulfilling the promise of a Savior from Jesse’s line.

13 - Matthew 1:23
"The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel" (which means "God with us").

Explanation: Jesus’ birth fulfills the prophecy of a virgin birth, with "Immanuel" symbolizing God’s presence with His people.

14 - Luke 2:7
"And she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no guest room available for them."

Explanation: Jesus’ humble birth in a manger underscores His willingness to enter the world in simplicity and humility.

15 - John 3:16
"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."

Explanation: God’s gift of Jesus was an act of profound love, offering eternal life to all who believe.

16 - 2 Corinthians 9:15
"Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift!"

Explanation: This verse celebrates Jesus as the ultimate gift, expressing gratitude for God’s generous love.

17 - Romans 6:23
"For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord."

Explanation: Jesus’ birth brings the gift of eternal life, offering salvation as a counter to the consequences of sin.

18 - Luke 1:30-31
"But the angel said to her, 'Do not be afraid, Mary; you have found favor with God. You will conceive and give birth to a son, and you are to call him Jesus.'"

Explanation: The angel’s message to Mary brings hope and announces Jesus’ purpose as Savior.

19 - John 8:12
"When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, 'I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.'"

Explanation: Jesus is described as the Light of the World, illuminating lives with hope and truth.

20 - Philippians 2:6-7
"Who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be used to his own advantage; rather, he made himself nothing by taking the very nature of a servant, being made in human likeness."

Explanation: Jesus’ birth exemplifies humility, as He came to serve and live among us, showing God’s love in a relatable way.

21 - Isaiah 60:1
"Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the Lord rises upon you."

Explanation: This verse is often linked to Jesus’ arrival, seen as the Light coming into the world to bring salvation.

22 - Zechariah 9:9
"Rejoice greatly, Daughter Zion! Shout, Daughter Jerusalem! See, your king comes to you, righteous and victorious, lowly and riding on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey."

Explanation: Though this verse refers to Jesus’ later entry into Jerusalem, it emphasizes His humility, a quality also reflected in His birth.

23 - Luke 2:19
"But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart."

Explanation: Mary’s quiet reflection on the events surrounding Jesus’ birth highlights the wonder and mystery of God’s plan.

24 - Matthew 1:20-21
"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. She will give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins.'"

Explanation: God reassures Joseph and reveals Jesus’ mission to save humanity, bringing peace to his heart.

25 - 1 John 4:9
"This is how God showed his love among us: He sent his one and only Son into the world that we might live through him."

Explanation: God’s love is demonstrated through Jesus’ arrival, giving humanity a way to experience true life.

26 - Luke 1:68-69
"Praise be to the Lord, the God of Israel, because he has come to his people and redeemed them. He has raised up a horn of salvation for us in the house of his servant David."

Explanation: Zechariah praises God for fulfilling His promise of salvation through Jesus, born from David’s lineage.

27 - Romans 15:13
"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."

Explanation: Christmas brings hope, joy, and peace, blessings from God that overflow in our lives through faith.

28 - John 1:9
"The true light that gives light to everyone was coming into the world."

Explanation: Jesus is the true Light who brings understanding and clarity to all who receive Him.

29 - Luke 2:4-5
"So Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to Bethlehem the town of David, because he belonged to the house and line of David. He went there to register with Mary, who was pledged to be married to him and was expecting a child."

Explanation: This recounting of Joseph and Mary’s journey emphasizes the humble circumstances of Jesus’ birth.

30 - Isaiah 9:2
"The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of deep darkness a light has dawned."

Explanation: This prophecy symbolizes hope, with Jesus’ birth bringing light to those in spiritual darkness.