Bible Verses for Christmas Cards

"And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord."

Why this works: The angel's announcement — the original Christmas message.

"For 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."

Why this works: Isaiah's prophetic declaration of Christ — majestic and comprehensive.

"For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life."

Why this works: The gospel distilled — God's Christmas gift of salvation.

"Behold, 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."

Why this works: Emmanuel — God with us. The essence of what Christmas means.

"Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men."

Why this works: The angelic chorus — peace and goodwill, the spirit of Christmas.

"Therefore the Lord himself shall give you a sign; Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel."

Why this works: The prophecy fulfilled in Christ's birth — connecting Old and New Testaments.

"But 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."

Why this works: The prophecy of Bethlehem — connecting the Christmas story to ancient promise.

"And 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."

Why this works: The incarnation in theological terms — God becoming man, full of grace.

"For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men."

Why this works: Grace appeared — a beautiful way to describe the first Christmas.

"Thanks be unto God for his unspeakable gift."

Why this works: Christmas is about THE gift — Christ Himself, beyond words.

"And when they were come into the house, they saw the young child with Mary his mother, and fell down, and worshipped him: and when they had opened their treasures, they presented unto him gifts."

Why this works: The Wise Men's worship — our response to Christmas should mirror theirs.

"But when the fulness of the time was come, God sent forth his Son, made of a woman, made under the law, To redeem them that were under the law."

Why this works: Christmas was perfectly timed — God's plan unfolding at exactly the right moment.