As Christmas Day draws near and preparations are in full swing, sending Christmas cards is a tradition for many families.
One of the best ways to share the meaning of Christmas, spread the Good News, and keep Christ in your holiday celebrations is by adding Christmas Bible verses to your cards. We’ve put together for you this list of joyful and uplifting Christmas Bible verses that are perfect additions to your Christmas cards.
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What is the Best Bible Verse for Christmas?
While there could be an argument for many Bible verses as the best Bible verse to share with loved ones this Christmas, this Christmas Bible verse captures the true spirit of the holiday and our faith:
John 3:16 (NIV)
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.
God chose His only Son to come down from heaven and give us, His children, the opportunity to have eternal life. Through Jesus, we have salvation; with Jesus’ birth, we are given the chance at heaven.
How great a gift that is—God’s love, mercy, and grace! This is why we rejoice and praise God during the season of Christmas.
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What are Some Good Bible Verses to Put in a Christmas Card?
Looking for other good Christmas Bible verses to put in your Christmas cards? This section includes longer Bible verses, while the following section gives you shorter Christmas Bible verses if your cards don’t have much room to write (or you’re short on time!). We hope you find a verse that speaks to you as you share with your loved ones this Christmas.
Titus 3:4-7 (NIV)
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.
Matthew 1:20-23 (NIV)
“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.” All this took place to fulfill what the Lord had said through the prophet: “The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and they will call Him Immanuel” (which means “God with us”).
Luke 2:8-11 (NIV)
And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. 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.”
Isaiah 9:6-7 (NIV)
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. Of the greatness of his government and peace there will be no end. He will reign on David’s throne and over his kingdom, establishing and upholding it with justice and righteousness from that time on and forever. The zeal of the LORD Almighty will accomplish this.
Luke 2:4-7 (NIV)
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. While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born, 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.
What Are Some Short Christmas Bible Verses for Christmas Cards?
Here’s a list of 25 of our favorite short Christmas Bible verses for cards that focus around Christ’s birth, joy, and the celebration of this holy season.
Luke 2:11 (NIV)
Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord.
Matthew 1:21 (NIV)
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.
Luke 2:20 (NIV)
The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things they had heard and seen, which were just as they had been told.
Isaiah 9:6 (NIV)
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.
Matthew 2:10 (NIV)
When they saw the star, they were overjoyed.
John 1:14 (NIV)
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.
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Luke 2:14 (NIV)
Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.
Zechariah 9:9 (NIV)
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
Luke 1:68 (NIV)
Praise be to the Lord, the God of Israel, because he has come to his people and redeemed them.
Proverbs 17:22 (NIV)
A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.
Psalm 133:1 (NIV)
How good and pleasant it is when God’s people live together in unity!
1 John 4:11 (NIV)
Dear friends, since God so loved us, we also ought to love one another.
Romans 15:13 (NIV)
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.
John 14:2 (NIV)
My Father’s house has many rooms; if that were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to prepare a place for you?
James 1:17 (NIV)
Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows.
Psalm 34:8 (NIV)
Taste and see that the Lord is good; blessed is the one who takes refuge in him.
John 3:16 (NIV)
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 1:9-10 (NIV)
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.
Psalm 117 (NIV)
Praise the Lord, all you nations; extol him, all you peoples. For great is his love toward us, and the faithfulness of the Lord endures forever. Praise the Lord.
James 1:17 (NIV)
Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows.
Psalm 98:4 (NIV)
Shout for joy to the Lord, all the earth, burst into jubilant song with music.
Galatians 4:4-5 (NIV)
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.
2 Corinthians 9:15 (NIV)
Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift!
Romans 6:23 (NIV)
For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.
Psalm 8:9 (NIV)
Lord, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth!
Whatever you decide to include in your Christmas cards, we hope you were inspired by this list and you’ll share God’s Word with your loved ones this holiday season. Need more ideas to keep Christ at the center of your celebrations this year? Check out our list of ways to keep the true meaning of Christmas in mind.
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