A short, simple verse that children can understand and memorize.
Bible Verses Children Can Remember
These verses were chosen because they are short, clear and meaningful for children. They are great for Sunday school, homeschool lessons, family devotions and bedtime prayers. The World English Bible (WEB) uses simpler modern English, which younger kids may find easier.
Fun Ways to Use It With Kids
- Verse of the week: click once on Monday and practice it every day.
- Draw it: ask children to draw a picture of the verse.
- Verse race: give teams a verse and see who can say it from memory first.
Verses in This Collection
- Psalms 23:1 – The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.
- John 3:16 – 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.
- Proverbs 3:5 – Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.
- Philippians 4:13 – I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.
- Ephesians 6:1 – Children, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right.
- Psalms 119:105 – Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.
- 1 John 4:19 – We love him, because he first loved us.
- Genesis 1:1 – In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth.
- Psalms 56:3 – What time I am afraid, I will trust in thee.
- Ephesians 4:32 – And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ’s sake hath forgiven you.
- Matthew 19:14 – But Jesus said, Suffer little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for of such is the kingdom of heaven.
- Psalms 118:24 – This is the day which the LORD hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.
- Proverbs 17:17 – A friend loveth at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.
- Joshua 1:9 – Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.
- 1 Timothy 4:12 – 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.
- Colossians 3:20 – Children, obey your parents in all things: for this is well pleasing unto the Lord.
- Exodus 20:12 – Honour thy father and thy mother: that thy days may be long upon the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee.
- Luke 6:31 – And as ye would that men should do to you, do ye also to them likewise.
- Psalms 139:14 – I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: marvellous are thy works; and that my soul knoweth right well.
- 1 Peter 5:7 – Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.
- Psalms 136:1 – O give thanks unto the LORD ; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever.
- Matthew 5:9 – Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.
- Galatians 5:22-23 – But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law.
- Isaiah 41:10 – Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.
- Proverbs 15:1 – A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.
- 1 Thessalonians 5:16 – Rejoice evermore.
- Psalms 9:1 – I will praise thee , O LORD , with my whole heart; I will shew forth all thy marvellous works.
- John 14:6 – Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where do these verses come from?
Every verse on this page comes from a hand-picked list of 28 well-known Bible verses on this theme, checked by a person.
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