“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
Bible Verses About Adoption
Psalm 68:6 – God sets the lonely in families.
“God sets the lonely in families, he leads out the prisoners with singing; but the rebellious live in a sun-scorched land.” – Psalm 68:6
Ephesians 1:5 – We are adopted as children through Jesus Christ.
“He predestined us for adoption to sonship through Jesus Christ, in accordance with his pleasure and will.” – Ephesians 1:5
Galatians 4:4-5 – God sent his Son to redeem those under the law.
“But when the set time had fully come, God sent his Son, born of a woman, born under the law, to redeem those under the law, that we might receive adoption to sonship.” – Galatians 4:4-5
Romans 8:15 – We have received a spirit of adoption.
“The Spirit you received does not make you slaves, so that you live in fear again; rather, the Spirit you received brought about your adoption to sonship. And by him we cry, ‘Abba, Father.'” – Romans 8:15
John 1:12 – To all who received him, he gave the right to become children of God.
“Yet to all who did receive him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God.” – John 1:12
2 Corinthians 6:18 – We are his sons and daughters.
“And, ‘I will be a Father to you, and you will be my sons and daughters,’ says the Lord Almighty.” – 2 Corinthians 6:18
James 1:27 – True religion is looking after orphans and widows.
“Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world.” – James 1:27
Romans 8:16 – The Spirit himself testifies that we are God’s children.
“The Spirit himself testifies with our spirit that we are God’s children.” – Romans 8:16
1 John 3:1 – See what great love the Father has lavished on us.
“See what great love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are!” – 1 John 3:1
Matthew 18:5 – Whoever welcomes one such child in my name welcomes me.
“And whoever welcomes one such child in my name welcomes me.” – Matthew 18:5
Isaiah 1:17 – Learn to do good; seek justice, correct oppression.
“Learn to do good; seek justice, correct oppression; bring justice to the fatherless, plead the widow’s cause.” – Isaiah 1:17
Deuteronomy 10:18 – God defends the cause of the fatherless.
“He defends the cause of the fatherless and the widow, and loves the foreigner residing among you, giving them food and clothing.” – Deuteronomy 10:18
Matthew 25:40 – Whatever you did for one of the least of these, you did for me.
“The King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.'” – Matthew 25:40
Exodus 22:22 – Do not take advantage of the widow or the fatherless.
“Do not take advantage of the widow or the fatherless.” – Exodus 22:22
Psalm 82:3 – Defend the weak and the fatherless.
“Defend the weak and the fatherless; uphold the cause of the poor and the oppressed.” – Psalm 82:3
Isaiah 54:5 – Maker is your husband; the Lord Almighty is his name.
“For your Maker is your husband—the Lord Almighty is his name—the Holy One of Israel is your Redeemer; he is called the God of all the earth.” – Isaiah 54:5
1 Timothy 5:3 – Honor widows who are truly widows.
“Honor widows who are truly widows.” – 1 Timothy 5:3
Hosea 14:3 – In you, the fatherless find compassion.
“In you, the fatherless find compassion.” – Hosea 14:3
Psalm 146:9 – The Lord watches over the foreigner and sustains the fatherless.
“The Lord watches over the foreigner and sustains the fatherless and the widow, but he frustrates the plans of the wicked.” – Psalm 146:9
Proverbs 23:10-11 – Do not move an ancient boundary stone.
“Do not move an ancient boundary stone or encroach on the fields of the fatherless, for their Defender is strong; he will take up their case against you.” – Proverbs 23:10-11
Jeremiah 49:11 – Leave your fatherless children; I will keep them alive.
“Leave your fatherless children; I will keep them alive. Your widows too can trust in me.” – Jeremiah 49:11
Psalm 27:10 – Though my father and mother forsake me, the Lord will receive me.
“Though my father and mother forsake me, the Lord will receive me.” – Psalm 27:10
Romans 9:4 – The adoption belongs to Israel.
“The people of Israel, to whom the adoption belongs, the glory, the covenants, the receiving of the law, the temple worship, and the promises.” – Romans 9:4
Hebrews 12:5-7 – Do not make light of the Lord’s discipline.
“And have you completely forgotten this word of encouragement that addresses you as a father addresses his son? It says, ‘My son, do not make light of the Lord’s discipline, and do not lose heart when he rebukes you, because the Lord disciplines those he loves, and he chastens everyone he accepts as his son.’ Endure hardship as discipline; God is treating you as his children.” – Hebrews 12:5-7
Malachi 2:10 – Have we not all one Father? Did not one God create us?
“Have we not all one Father? Did not one God create us? Why then are we faithless to one another, profaning the covenant of our fathers?” – Malachi 2:10
Isaiah 54:4-5 – Do not fear; you will not be put to shame.
“Do not fear; you will not be put to shame. Do not be dismayed; you will not be disgraced, for you will forget the shame of your youth and remember no more the reproach of your widowhood.” – Isaiah 54:4-5
Proverbs 14:31 – Whoever oppresses the poor shows contempt for their Maker.
“Whoever oppresses the poor shows contempt for their Maker, but whoever is kind to the needy honors God.” – Proverbs 14:31
Psalm 34:18 – The Lord is close to the brokenhearted.
“The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.” – Psalm 34:18
Final Thoughts
Adoption is a beautiful reflection of God’s love and grace. As believers, we can find comfort in the many Bible verses that show the importance of family, belonging, and the special bond between a parent and child, regardless of biological ties. Each verse serves to remind us of our worth as children of God and of the endless love He has for us.
If you’re thinking about adoption, or if you are an adoptive parent, let these verses inspire and encourage you in your journey. Remember, you are not alone; God is with you every step of the way.
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