Bible Verses About Youth

"Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity."

"Remember now thy Creator in the days of thy youth, while the evil days come not, nor the years draw nigh, when thou shalt say, I have no pleasure in them."

"Wherewithal shall a young man cleanse his way? by taking heed thereto according to thy word."

"It is good for a man that he bear the yoke in his youth."

"Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it."

"But the Lord said unto me, Say not, I am a child: for thou shalt go to all that I shall send thee, and whatsoever I command thee thou shalt speak."

"O God, thou hast taught me from my youth: and hitherto have I declared thy wondrous works."

"Flee also youthful lusts: but follow righteousness, faith, charity, peace, with them that call on the Lord out of a pure heart."

"Both young men, and maidens; old men, and children: Let them praise the name of the Lord: for his name alone is excellent."

"And it shall come to pass afterward, that I will pour out my spirit upon all flesh; and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, and your young men shall see visions."

What does the Bible say about youth?

Youth is not a waiting room for real life—it is a launching pad for purpose. The Bible is filled with young people who changed the world: David faced Goliath as a teenager, Josiah became king at eight, Timothy led churches in his youth, and Mary said 'yes' to God as a young woman. Key King James Version passages include 1 Timothy 4:12, Ecclesiastes 12:1, Psalm 119:9. This page collects 10 KJV verses about youth, each quoted in full.

What does the Bible say about young people?

The Bible highly values youth. 1 Timothy 4:12 encourages young people to be examples in word, conduct, love, spirit, faith, and purity. Ecclesiastes 12:1 urges young people to remember God early. Joel 2:28 prophesies that God will pour out His Spirit on young men and women. Many biblical heroes began their callings in youth.

Who are young people God used in the Bible?

David defeated Goliath as a teenager, Samuel heard God's voice as a child, Josiah became king at 8 and reformed the nation at 16, Jeremiah was called as a youth, Daniel was a teenager in Babylon, Timothy led churches in his youth, and Mary was likely a teenager when she bore Jesus.