Bible Verses about βbirth of christβ
The Bible contains 50 verses about birth of christ across both Old and New Testaments. These scriptures offer guidance and inspiration for your spiritual journey.
βAnd the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth.β
βFor unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.β
βAnd she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins.β
βTherefore the Lord himself shall give you a sign; Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel.β
βΒΆ Now the birth of Jesus Christ was on this wise: When as his mother Mary was espoused to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Ghost.β
βAnd there was one Anna, a prophetess, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Aser: she was of a great age, and had lived with an husband seven years from her virginity;β
βAnd she [was] a widow of about fourscore and four years, which departed not from the temple, but served [God] with fastings and prayers night and day.β
βAnd knew her not till she had brought forth her firstborn son: and he called his name JESUS.β
βBut while he thought on these things, behold, the angel of the Lord appeared unto him in a dream, saying, Joseph, thou son of David, fear not to take unto thee Mary thy wife: for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Ghost.β
βBehold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us.β
βAnd she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn.β
βThen Joseph being raised from sleep did as the angel of the Lord had bidden him, and took unto him his wife:β
βAnd she coming in that instant gave thanks likewise unto the Lord, and spake of him to all them that looked for redemption in Jerusalem.β
βThen Joseph her husband, being a just [man], and not willing to make her a publick example, was minded to put her away privily.β
βNow all this was done, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken of the Lord by the prophet, saying,β
βGlory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.β
βAnd suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying,β
βAnd Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favour with God and man.β
βAnd he went down with them, and came to Nazareth, and was subject unto them: but his mother kept all these sayings in her heart.β
βBut thou, Bethlehem Ephratah, [though] thou be little among the thousands of Judah, [yet] out of thee shall he come forth unto me [that is] to be ruler in Israel; whose goings forth [have been] from of old, from everlasting.β
βAnd he said unto them, βΉHow is it that ye sought me? wist ye not that I must be about my Father's business?βΊβ
βBut Mary kept all these things, and pondered [them] in her heart.β
βAnd when they saw him, they were amazed: and his mother said unto him, Son, why hast thou thus dealt with us? behold, thy father and I have sought thee sorrowing.β
βBut when the fulness of the time was come, God sent forth his Son, made of a woman, made under the law,β
βAnd when he was twelve years old, they went up to Jerusalem after the custom of the feast.β
βAnd it came to pass, that after three days they found him in the temple, sitting in the midst of the doctors, both hearing them, and asking them questions.β
βAnd the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, filled with wisdom: and the grace of God was upon him.β
βFor unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.β
βAnd this [shall be] a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.β
βAnd they came with haste, and found Mary, and Joseph, and the babe lying in a manger.β
βAnd when the days of her purification according to the law of Moses were accomplished, they brought him to Jerusalem, to present [him] to the Lord;β
βΒΆ Now his parents went to Jerusalem every year at the feast of the passover.β
βAnd they understood not the saying which he spake unto them.β
βAnd so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered.β
βAnd when they had fulfilled the days, as they returned, the child Jesus tarried behind in Jerusalem; and Joseph and his mother knew not [of it].β
βBut they, supposing him to have been in the company, went a day's journey; and they sought him among [their] kinsfolk and acquaintance.β
βAnd when they found him not, they turned back again to Jerusalem, seeking him.β
βΒΆ And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed.β
β([And] this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.)β
βΒΆ And, behold, there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name [was] Simeon; and the same man [was] just and devout, waiting for the consolation of Israel: and the Holy Ghost was upon him.β
βΒΆ And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.β
βAnd the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.β
βAnd 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.β
βAnd to offer a sacrifice according to that which is said in the law of the Lord, A pair of turtledoves, or two young pigeons.β
βAnd all that heard him were astonished at his understanding and answers.β
βAnd it was revealed unto him by the Holy Ghost, that he should not see death, before he had seen the Lord's Christ.β
βAnd he came by the Spirit into the temple: and when the parents brought in the child Jesus, to do for him after the custom of the law,β
βThen took he him up in his arms, and blessed God, and said,β
βLord, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace, according to thy word:β
βFor mine eyes have seen thy salvation,β
