10 Bible Verses for Kids

Updated At:
June 12, 2025
Teaching children the Bible is one of the greatest gifts we can offer them. Scripture helps shape their character, teaches them about God’s love, and gives them courage for life’s journey. Even at a young age, kids can understand the beauty and truth of God’s Word - especially when presented in clear, powerful, and age -age-appropriate verses.
The King James Version (KJV) may be poetic and historic, but many of its verses are short and memorable, perfect for young minds to memorize and apply. Whether you're a parent, grandparent, teacher, or Sunday school leader, these Bible verses for kids (KJV) will help instill faith, hope, and love into their hearts.
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Beautiful Short Bible Verses For Kids
1. Ephesians 6:1
“Children, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right.”
Explanation: God wants children to listen to their parents because it’s the right and loving thing to do.
2. Colossians 3:20
“Children, obey your parents in all things: for this is well pleasing unto the Lord.”
Explanation: Obeying your parents pleases God and shows respect for their care and guidance.
3. Proverbs 22:6
“Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.”
Explanation: Teaching children God’s ways when they are young helps them stay close to Him as they grow.
4. Luke 18:16
“But Jesus called them unto him, and said, Suffer little children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God.”
Explanation: Jesus welcomes children and says they are very important in His kingdom.
5. Deuteronomy 6:6–7
“And these words…thou shalt teach them diligently unto thy children…”
Explanation: Parents should teach God’s Word to their children every day—at home, during walks, and before bed.
6. Proverbs 20:11
“Even a child is known by his doings, whether his work be pure, and whether it be right.”
Explanation: Your actions show who you are—even as a child—so choose to do what is right.
7. Psalm 127:3
“Lo, children are an heritage of the Lord: and the fruit of the womb is his reward.”
Explanation: Children are a special gift from God, treasured and deeply loved.
8. Matthew 18:3
“Except ye be converted, and become as little children, ye shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven.”
Explanation: Jesus says we should trust and depend on God with a pure, childlike heart.
9. Isaiah 54:13
“And all thy children shall be taught of the Lord; and great shall be the peace of thy children.”
Explanation: When kids learn about God, they receive peace and strength that lasts.
10. 3 John 1:4
“I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth.”
Explanation: Nothing makes parents (and God!) happier than seeing children live faithfully and truthfully

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