Bible Verses About Family When Celebrating a New Baby
When you're celebrating a new baby, the Bible's wisdom about family becomes deeply personal. These carefully selected KJV scriptures bring together God's timeless truth about family with the specific comfort and guidance you need when celebrating a new baby. Let these verses anchor your heart in faith.
16 Scriptures About Family for Celebrating a New Baby
"Lo, children are an heritage of the Lord: and the fruit of the womb is his reward."
"Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it."
"Children, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right. Honour thy father and mother; which is the first commandment with promise; That it may be well with thee, and thou mayest live long on the earth."
"And these words, which I command thee this day, shall be in thine heart: And thou shalt teach them diligently unto thy children, and shalt talk of them when thou sittest in thine house, and when thou walkest by the way, and when thou liest down, and when thou risest up."
"Children, obey your parents in all things: for this is well pleasing unto the Lord. Fathers, provoke not your children to anger, lest they be discouraged."
"And if it seem evil unto you to serve the Lord, choose you this day whom ye will serve; whether the gods which your fathers served that were on the other side of the flood, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land ye dwell: but as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord."
"Children's children are the crown of old men; and the glory of children are their fathers."
"But if any provide not for his own, and specially for those of his own house, he hath denied the faith, and is worse than an infidel."
"Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praiseth her."
"Honour thy father and thy mother: that thy days may be long upon the land which the Lord thy God giveth thee."
"Before I formed thee in the belly I knew thee; and before thou camest forth out of the womb I sanctified thee."
"Suffer the little children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God."
"Can a woman forget her sucking child, that she should not have compassion on the son of her womb? yea, they may forget, yet will I not forget thee."
"I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth."
"For this child I prayed; and the LORD hath given me my petition which I asked of him:"
"Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning."
A Prayer for Family When Celebrating a New Baby
We thank Thee, Lord, for the precious gift of this new life. Grant these parents wisdom, strength, and endless love as they raise this child to know and serve Thee. In Jesus' name, Amen.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Bible say about family when celebrating a new baby?
The Bible offers many verses about family that are especially meaningful when celebrating a new baby. Key scriptures include Psalm 127:3, Proverbs 22:6, Ephesians 6:1-3, which remind us of God's faithfulness.
What is the best Bible verse about family for someone celebrating a new baby?
Psalm 127:3 is a powerful verse: "Lo, children are an heritage of the Lord: and the fruit of the womb is his reward.…" This verse speaks directly to those seeking family during this season.