Bible Verses About Christmas

But when the fulness of the time was come, God sent forth his Son, made of a woman, made under the law,

Direct Bible passage for being born of woman.

And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered.

Direct Bible passage for the timing of the birth narrative.

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.

Direct Bible passage for the birth in Bethlehem narrative.

And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.

Direct Bible passage for the manger sign.

And, behold, thou shalt conceive in thy womb, and bring forth a son, and shalt call his name JESUS.

Direct Bible passage for conception and naming of Jesus.

For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.

Nativity text, but it does not address a feast calendar.

Now the birth of Jesus Christ was on this wise: When as his mother Mary was espoused to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Ghost.

Birth narrative passage relevant to Jesus’ real nativity.

And 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.

Direct Gospel wording on the incarnation.

Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us.

Key prophecy used by early Christians.

But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men:

Parallel incarnation passage from Philippians.

Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judaea in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem,

Scripture passage attached to the early Christian evidence page.

And it was at Jerusalem the feast of the dedication, and it was winter.

Scripture passage attached to the early Christian evidence page.

And the angel answered and said unto her, The Holy Ghost shall come upon thee, and the power of the Highest shall overshadow thee: therefore also that holy thing which shall be born of thee shall be called the Son of God.

Birth oracle tied to divine sonship and saving meaning.

For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.

Scripture passage attached to the early Christian evidence page.

And thou shalt have joy and gladness; and many shall rejoice at his birth.

Scripture passage attached to the early Christian evidence page.

And when he had gathered all the chief priests and scribes of the people together, he demanded of them where Christ should be born.

Scripture passage attached to the early Christian evidence page.

And the passover, a feast of the Jews, was nigh.

Scripture passage attached to the early Christian evidence page.

And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be taxed.

Scripture passage attached to the early Christian evidence page.

Then the king made a great feast unto all his princes and his servants, even Esther's feast; and he made a release to the provinces, and gave gifts, according to the state of the king.

Scripture passage attached to the early Christian evidence page.

And they came with haste, and found Mary, and Joseph, and the babe lying in a manger.

Scripture passage attached to the early Christian evidence page.

Now the feast of unleavened bread drew nigh, which is called the Passover.

Scripture passage attached to the early Christian evidence page.

And when he was twelve years old, they went up to Jerusalem after the custom of the feast.

Scripture passage attached to the early Christian evidence page.

Now his parents went to Jerusalem every year at the feast of the passover.

Scripture passage attached to the early Christian evidence page.

Now the Jew's feast of tabernacles was at hand.

Scripture passage attached to the early Christian evidence page.

And he sent them to Bethlehem, and said, Go and search diligently for the young child; and when ye have found him, bring me word again, that I may come and worship him also.

Scripture passage attached to the early Christian evidence page.

And in the fifteenth day of this month is the feast: seven days shall unleavened bread be eaten.

Scripture passage attached to the early Christian evidence page.

After this there was a feast of the Jews; and Jesus went up to Jerusalem.

Scripture passage attached to the early Christian evidence page.

And when they were come into the house, they saw the young child with Mary his mother, and fell down, and worshipped him: and when they had opened their treasures, they presented unto him gifts; gold, and frankincense and myrrh.

Scripture passage attached to the early Christian evidence page.

And when he had found him, he brought him unto Antioch. And it came to pass, that a whole year they assembled themselves with the church, and taught much people. And the disciples were called Christians first in Antioch.

Scripture passage attached to the early Christian evidence page.