Bible Verses for

a Birthday

Verses to bless someone on their birthday — gratitude for life and the years ahead.

  1. 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.

    John 3:16 · KJV

  2. Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.

    John 14:6 · KJV

  3. And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;

    Colossians 3:23 · KJV

  4. And Jesus said unto them, I am the bread of life: he that cometh to me shall never hunger; and he that believeth on me shall never thirst.

    John 6:35 · KJV

  5. Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live:

    John 11:25 · KJV

  6. He that followeth after righteousness and mercy findeth life, righteousness, and honour.

    Proverbs 21:21 · KJV

  7. For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.

    Romans 6:23 · KJV

  8. The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly.

    John 10:10 · KJV

  9. To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven:

    Ecclesiastes 3:1 · KJV

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Frequently asked

What are good Bible verses for a birthday?

Scripture speaks to a birthday in passages such as John 3:16, John 14:6, Colossians 3:23. For example, John 3:16 says, “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.”

What is a well-known Bible verse for a birthday?

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.”

What is a short Bible verse for a birthday?

Colossians 3:23 — “And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;”