Top Christmas Bible Verses to Share in 2025
Christmas and Advent
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By Crosswalk.com Editorial Staff, Crosswalk.com
Celebrate the holiday season with 17 Christmas Bible verses about the birth of Jesus Christ and the spirit of giving! The holiday season, with its twinkling lights, festive decorations, and gatherings of loved ones, is a time of profound significance for Christians around the world. At its heart, Christmas is a celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ, the Messiah whose arrival was foretold in Scripture. Share this collection of Christmas scripture quotes with friends and family to spread the good tidings of joy.
These Christmas scripture quotes serve as a beacon of light, guiding us back to the heart of the season, reminding us of the ultimate gift of God's love, and inspiring us to spread the good tidings of joy with friends and family. As we prepare for Christmas during Advent, use these Advent prayers and scripture readings to focus your attention and affection on Christ.
May your Christmas holiday be filled with love for the nativity of our Savior, Jesus Christ!
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Isaiah 7:14—Prophecy of the Virgin Birth
Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign. Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel.
Isaiah 9:6—Prophecy of the Prince of Peace
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.
Micah 5:2—Prophecy That Jesus Would Be Born in Bethlehem
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.
Luke 1:14-15—Prophecy That the Holy Spirit Will Be with John the Baptist
And you will have joy and gladness, and many will rejoice at his birth, for he will be great before the Lord. And he must not drink wine or strong drink, and he will be filled with the Holy Spirit, even from his mother's womb.
Luke 1:35—The Angel's Words to Mary about Jesus' Birth
And the angel answered her, "The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you; therefore the child to be born will be called holy—the Son of God."
Luke 2:11–The Birth of the Savior
For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.
Read the full Bible story of Christmas here.
John 1:14—The Word Became Flesh
And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth.
Luke 2:20—The Response of the Shepherds
And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all they had heard and seen, as it had been told them.
Luke 1:46-47—Mary's Words in The Magnificat
And Mary said, "My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior."
John 3:16—For God So Loved the World
For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.
Romans 6:23—Eternal Life in Jesus
For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.
Matthew 2:11—The Gifts of the Magi
And going into the house they saw the child with Mary his mother, and they fell down and worshiped him. Then, opening their treasures, they offered him gifts, gold and frankincense and myrrh.
Use these Christmas prayers to pray for family, friends, and the world.
Matthew 4:16—The Light of the World
The people dwelling in darkness have seen a great light, and for those dwelling in the region and shadow of death, on them a light has dawned.
John 14:27—The Peace of Jesus
Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid.
Acts 20:35–More Blessed to Give Than to Receive
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."
