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Bible verses for Christmas cards
Five short verses that fit on any card, each under 20 words, in the King James Version.
Thanks be unto God for his unspeakable gift.
2 Corinthians 9:15, KJVMake it an imageGlory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.
Luke 2:14, KJVMake it an imageFor unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.
Luke 2:11, KJVMake it an imageAnd the light shineth in darkness; and the darkness comprehended it not.
John 1:5, KJVMake it an imageThe people that walked in darkness have seen a great light: they that dwell in the land of the shadow of death, upon them hath the light shined.
Isaiah 9:2, KJVMake it an image
For your family
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, KJVMake it an imageThe Lord bless thee, and keep thee: The Lord make his face shine upon thee, and be gracious unto thee: The Lord lift up his countenance upon thee, and give thee peace.
Numbers 6:24-26, KJVMake it an imageAnd 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.
John 1:14, KJVMake it an image
For your mom
But Mary kept all these things, and pondered them in her heart.
Luke 2:19, KJVMake it an imageStrength and honour are her clothing; and she shall rejoice in time to come.
Proverbs 31:25, KJVMake it an imageAnd Mary said, My soul doth magnify the Lord, And my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Saviour.
Luke 1:46-47, KJVMake it an image
For your husband or wife
In this was manifested the love of God toward us, because that God sent his only begotten Son into the world, that we might live through him.
1 John 4:9, KJVMake it an imageAnd now abideth faith, hope, charity, these three; but the greatest of these is charity.
1 Corinthians 13:13, KJVMake it an imageGlory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.
Luke 2:14, KJVMake it an image
For friends
Thanks be unto God for his unspeakable gift.
2 Corinthians 9:15, KJVMake it an imageAnd the light shineth in darkness; and the darkness comprehended it not.
John 1:5, KJVMake it an imageNow the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost.
Romans 15:13, KJVMake it an image
For kids
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.
Luke 2:7, KJVMake it an imageSaying, Where is he that is born King of the Jews? for we have seen his star in the east, and are come to worship him.
Matthew 2:2, KJVMake it an imageWhen they saw the star, they rejoiced with exceeding great joy.
Matthew 2:10, KJVMake it an image
A line to write with it
A verse says the most important part. Under it, a few words of your own are enough:
Thinking of you this Christmas, with love.
May this verse stay with you through the new year.
Merry Christmas to the family I thank God for.
A card with their name
Tap “Make it an image” next to any verse, write their name, and send it as a card on WhatsApp, Messages or Instagram. Free, nothing to install.
Questions
What’s a good Bible verse for a Christmas card?
Luke 2:11 or Luke 2:14 work for almost anyone. For someone going through a hard year, John 1:5 is a gentle choice: “And the light shineth in darkness; and the darkness comprehended it not.”
What is a short Christmas verse for a card?
2 Corinthians 9:15: “Thanks be unto God for his unspeakable gift.” Nine words, and it fits under any picture.
Can I send the card on WhatsApp or Instagram?
Yes. Tap “Make it an image”, add their name, and share it straight from your phone. It is free.