Christmas: Bible Verses about When Jesus Was Born

25 Bible Verses about What the Bible Says About When Jesus Was Born

Bible Verses about When Jesus Was Born

1. Luke 2:7 – “And she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no guest room available for them.” This is the birth of Jesus, when Mary and Joseph arrived in Bethlehem.
2. Isaiah 9:6 – “For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” This verse speaks of the majesty and power of Jesus, even at his birth.
3. Matthew 1:23 – “The virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel” which means “God with us.” This verse speaks of the special relationship Jesus had with God the Father, even from the very beginning.
4. Matthew 2:1 – “After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east came to Jerusalem.” This verse speaks of the significance of Jesus’ birth, and how it was recognized by wise men from outside of Israel.
5. Luke 2:15 – “When the angels had left them and gone into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, ‘Let’s go to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has told us about.” This verse speaks of the message the shepherds received from the angels to go and find Jesus.
6. Luke 2:16-17 – “So they hurried off and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby, who was lying in the manger. When they had seen him, they spread the word concerning what had been told them about this child.” This verse speaks of the joy the shepherds had when they found Jesus and shared the news of his birth.
7. Luke 2:21 – “On the eighth day, when it was time to circumcise him, he was named Jesus, the name the angel had given him before he was conceived.” This verse speaks of the importance of Jesus’ name and how it was given to him by God.
8. Luke 2:22-24 – “When the time of their purification according to the Law of Moses had been completed, Joseph and Mary took him to Jerusalem to present him to the Lord (as it is written in the Law of the Lord, ‘Every firstborn male is to be consecrated to the Lord’), and to offer a sacrifice in keeping with what is said in the Law of the Lord: ‘a pair of doves or two young pigeons.’” This verse speaks of the importance of Jesus’ dedication to the Lord, and how Joseph and Mary followed the Law of Moses to present him to the Lord.
9. Luke 2:25-26 – “Now there was a man in Jerusalem called Simeon, who was righteous and devout. He was waiting for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him. It had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not die before he had seen the Lord’s Messiah.” This verse speaks of Simeon’s faith and how the Holy Spirit revealed to him that he would see the messiah.
10. Luke 2:27-28 – “Simeon came to the Temple and when the parents brought in the child Jesus to do for him what the custom of the Law required, Simeon took him in his arms and praised God.” This verse speaks of the joy Simeon had when he held Jesus in his arms and praised God.
11. Luke 2:29-32 – “Sovereign Lord, as you have promised, you now dismiss your servant in peace. For my eyes have seen your salvation, which you have prepared in the sight of all nations: a light for revelation to the Gentiles, and the glory of your people Israel.” This verse speaks of Simeon’s prophetic words about Jesus’ mission to save the Gentiles and bring glory to Israel.
12. Matthew 2:2 – “and asked, ‘Where is the one who has been born king of the Jews? We saw his star when it rose and have come to worship him.’” This verse speaks of the Magi’s recognition of Jesus’ kingship, even at his birth.
13. Matthew 2:11 – “On coming to the house, they saw the child with his mother Mary, and they bowed down and worshiped him. Then they opened their treasures and presented him with gifts of gold and of incense and of myrrh.” This verse speaks of the Magi’s recognition of Jesus’ divinity, even at his birth.
14. Luke 2:8-9 – “And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified.” This verse speaks of the angelic announcement of Jesus’ birth to the shepherds.
15. Luke 2:10-11 – “But the angel said to them, ‘Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord.’” This verse speaks of the angel’s announcement of Jesus’ birth as the Messiah and Savior.
16. Luke 2:14 – “’Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.’” This verse speaks of the angel’s announcement of peace to those who believe in Jesus.
17. Luke 2:19 – “But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart.” This verse speaks of Mary’s deep faith in Jesus, even before his public ministry began.
18. Luke 2:20 – “The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things they had heard and seen, which were just as they had been told.” This verse speaks of the shepherds’ faith in the angel’s announcement of Jesus’ birth.
19. Luke 2:22 – “When the time of their purification according to the Law of Moses had been completed, Joseph and Mary took him to Jerusalem to present him to the Lord.” This verse speaks of the importance of Jesus being dedicated to the Lord, in accordance with the Law of Moses.
20. Matthew 2:3 – “When King Herod heard this he was disturbed, and all Jerusalem with him.” This verse speaks of the impact Jesus’ birth had on the people of Jerusalem.
21. Matthew 2:4-6 – “When he had called together all the people’s chief priests and teachers of the law, he asked them where the Messiah was to be born. ‘In Bethlehem in Judea,’ they replied, ‘for this is what the prophet has written: “But you, Bethlehem, in the land of Judah, are by no means least among the rulers of Judah; for out of you will come a ruler who will shepherd my people Israel.”’” This verse speaks of the prophecy of Jesus’ birth in Bethlehem, and how it was fulfilled.
22. Matthew 2:7-9 – “Then Herod called the Magi secretly and found out from them the exact time the star had appeared. He sent them to Bethlehem and said, ‘Go and search carefully for the child. As soon as you find him, report to me, so that I too may go and worship him.’” This verse speaks of Herod’s evil plan to find and kill Jesus, and how the Magi were sent to find him.
23. Matthew 2:13-14 – “When they had gone, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream. ‘Get up,’ he said, ‘take the child and his mother and escape to Egypt. Stay there until I tell you, for Herod is going to search for the child to kill him.’” This verse speaks of God’s protection of Jesus, even in the face of danger.
24. Matthew 2:19-20 – “After Herod died, an angel of the Lord appeared in a dream to Joseph in Egypt and said, ‘Get up, take the child and his mother and go to the land of Israel, for those who were trying to take the child’s life are dead.’” This verse speaks of God’s protection of Jesus again, as he returns from Egypt to the land of Israel.
25. Luke 2:30-32 – “For my eyes have seen your salvation, which you have prepared in the sight of all nations: a light for revelation to the Gentiles, and the glory of your people Israel.” This verse speaks of Simeon’s prophetic words about Jesus, who is the light of salvation to all nations.

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