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    Christmas Bible Verses & Devotional

    Celebrate the birth of Jesus with these beautiful KJV scriptures about the Nativity, hope, and God's greatest gift to humanity.

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    Celebrate the birth of Jesus with these beautiful KJV scriptures about the Nativity, hope, and God's greatest gift to humanity.

    "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." — Luke 2:10-11 (KJV)

    Christmas celebrates the miraculous birth of Jesus Christ, God's gift of salvation to the world. These King James Bible verses tell the story of the Nativity and remind us of the hope, joy, and love that came into the world on that holy night in Bethlehem. Use these scriptures for Christmas Eve services, family devotions, cards, and personal reflection.

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    Christmas Verses — KJV Scriptures

    Luke 2:10-11

    The announcement to the shepherds — the first Christmas proclamation

    "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."
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    Isaiah 9:6

    The prophecy of the Messiah's birth, 700 years before Jesus

    "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."
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    Matthew 1:21

    The angel's message to Joseph about Jesus' purpose

    "And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins."
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    John 3:16

    The heart of the Christmas message — God's gift of love

    "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."
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    Luke 2:14

    The angels' song of praise at Christ's birth

    "Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men."
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    Matthew 2:10-11

    The Wise Men's worship and gifts to Jesus

    "When they saw the star, they rejoiced with exceeding great joy. 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; gold, and frankincense, and myrrh."
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    Micah 5:2

    The prophecy naming Bethlehem as the Messiah's birthplace

    "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; whose goings forth have been from of old, from everlasting."
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    John 1:14

    The Incarnation — God becoming man

    "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."
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    Luke 2:7

    The humble birth of the King of Kings

    "And 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."
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    Titus 2:11

    Grace appearing through Jesus' birth

    "For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men."
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    Galatians 4:4-5

    God's perfect timing in sending Jesus

    "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, that we might receive the adoption of sons."
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    Isaiah 7:14

    Immanuel — 'God with us'

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

    • •Thank God for the gift of His Son, Jesus Christ
    • •Reflect on the humility of Christ's birth in a manger
    • •Pray for those who are lonely or struggling this Christmas season
    • •Ask God to help you keep Christ at the center of your celebrations
    • •Pray for opportunities to share the true meaning of Christmas

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