Find inspiring birthday Bible verses for family and friends. Share a happy birthday blessing or comforting scripture for tough times.
Whether it’s for a friend, family member or yourself, birthdays are moments to reflect on God’s goodness and the gift of another year on this wonderful planet. This blog post gathers some Bible verses related to birthdays, covering themes of blessing, hope and God’s love. You’ll find verses suitable for everyone, from a simple happy birthday Bible verse to more specific birthday Bible verses for friends, mothers, fathers or children.
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The verses below are from the New International Version of the Bible. If you’re drawn to a particular verse but aren’t sure if you like how it’s written, you could look at different versions of the verse to suit the person you’re writing the birthday card for, such as the New Living Translation, which uses more modern English.
Birthday Bible verses for family and friends
When celebrating the birthdays of our loved ones, the Bible is a source of beautiful passages we can choose from to express our appreciation. Below, you’ll find verses specifically for friends, mothers, fathers, daughters, and sons.
For friends
Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor: If either of them falls down, one can help the other up. But pity anyone who falls and has no one to help them up.
Ecclesiastes 4:9–10
A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for a time of adversity.
Proverbs 17:17
I thank my God every time I remember you. In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy 5 because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now.
Philippians 1:3–5
For mothers
She is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come. She speaks with wisdom, and faithful instruction is on her tongue.
Proverbs 31:25–26
As a mother comforts her child, so will I comfort you; and you will be comforted over Jerusalem.
Isaiah 66:13
For fathers
These commandments that I give you today are to be on your hearts. Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up.
Deuteronomy 6:6–7
I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in the truth.
3 John 1:4
For daughters
God is within her, she will not fall; God will help her at break of day.
Psalm 46:5
Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.
Joshua 1:9
For sons
Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith and in purity.
1 Timothy 4:12
You then, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. And the things you have heard me say in the presence of many witnesses entrust to reliable people who will also be qualified to teach others.
2 Timothy 2:1–2
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Birthday Bible verses about blessings and grace
On birthdays, we tend to focus on the gifts we received from others. These next verses highlight the love and grace given from God. They can help remind us of God’s presence, his desire to care for us and the ultimate gift of his love.
For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.
John 3:16
The Lord will keep you from all harm—he will watch over your life; the Lord will watch over your coming and going both now and forevermore.
Psalm 121:7–8
The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you; the Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace.
Numbers 6:24–26
You make known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence, with eternal pleasures at your right hand.
Psalm 16:11
Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows.
James 1:17
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Birthday Bible verses about God’s hope for the future
As we celebrate another year, it’s comforting to know that our lives aren’t random, but part of a greater plan from God. These verses give us a glimpse of his good intentions he has for us, filling us with hope for the future he has in store.
For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.
Jeremiah 29:11
May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.
Romans 15:13
With long life I will satisfy him and show him my salvation.
Psalm 91:16
Even to your old age and gray hairs I am he, I am he who will sustain you. I have made you and I will carry you; I will sustain you and I will rescue you.
Isaiah 46:4
May he give you the desire of your heart and make all your plans succeed.
Psalm 20:4
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Birthday Bible verses about the wonder of God’s creation
Birthdays are a great reminder of the gift of life. These verses celebrate the ways we’re created by God, and how we’re unique and wonderfully made. They encourage us to pause and reflect on the artistry behind our existence.
For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well.
Psalm 139:13–14
He has made everything beautiful in its time. He has also set eternity in the human heart; yet no one can fathom what God has done from beginning to end.
Ecclesiastes 3:11
For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.
Ephesians 2:10
The Lord will vindicate me; your love, Lord, endures forever—do not abandon the works of your hands.
Psalm 138:8
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Bible verses for when birthdays are hard
Birthdays, although a time of celebration, can also bring a mix of emotions, especially when we’re navigating loss, health challenges or ongoing battles in life. In these moments, the steadfast comfort and hope found in God can be a powerful anchor. These verses offer comfort and a reminder of his love, even when the day feels heavy.
The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.
Psalm 34:18
So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.
Isaiah 41:10
Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.
John 14:27
Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.
Matthew 11:28–30
