Grandchildren bring joy and legacy to families. The Bible extols the blessings of children and grandchildren, affirming their significance in passing down faith and heritage from generation to generation.
Bible Verses About Grandchildren
Proverbs 17:6 – The bond between grandparents and grandchildren is a great blessing
“Children’s children are a crown to the aged, and parents are the pride of their children.”
Psalms 128:5-6 – The joys of seeing grandchildren grow up
“May the Lord bless you from Zion all the days of your life; may you see the prosperity of Jerusalem, and may you live to see your children’s children. Peace be on Israel.”
Proverbs 13:22 – Leaving a legacy for grandchildren is essential
“A good man leaves an inheritance for his children’s children, but a sinner’s wealth is stored up for the righteous.”
Psalm 103:17 – God’s love extends through generations
“But from everlasting to everlasting the Lord’s love is with those who fear him, and his righteousness with their children’s children.”
Proverbs 23:24 – The joy in raising righteous grandchildren
“The father of a righteous child has great joy; a man who fathers a wise son rejoices in him.”
Isaiah 59:21 – A promise for future generations of faith
“As for me, this is my covenant with them,” says the Lord. “My Spirit, who is on you, will not depart from you, and my words that I have put in your mouth will always be on your lips, on the lips of your children and on the lips of their descendants.”
2 Timothy 1:5 – The faith of a grandmother passed down
“I am reminded of your sincere faith, which first lived in your grandmother Lois and in your mother Eunice and, I am persuaded, now lives in you also.”
Psalm 37:25 – Assurance for the descendants of the righteous
“I was young and now I am old, yet I have never seen the righteous forsaken or their children begging for bread.”
Deuteronomy 4:9 – Teaching the next generation
“Only be careful, and watch yourselves closely so that you do not forget the things your eyes have seen or let them fade from your heart as long as you live. Teach them to your children and to their children after them.”
Proverbs 22:6 – Training grandchildren in the way they should go
“Start children off on the way they should go, and even when they are old they will not turn from it.”
Psalms 145:4 – The importance of recounting God’s works
“One generation commends your works to another; they tell of your mighty acts.”
Matthew 19:14 – Jesus’ love for children, including grandchildren
“Jesus said, ‘Let the little children come to me and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.’
Proverbs 20:7 – Living a life of integrity for grandchildren to follow
“The righteous lead blameless lives; blessed are their children after them.”
Psalms 78:4 – A duty to share God’s story with grandchildren
“We will not hide them from their descendants; we will tell the next generation the praiseworthy deeds of the Lord, his power, and the wonders he has done.”
Job 42:15 – The joy of grandchildren in one’s later years
“Nowhere in all the land were there found women as beautiful as Job’s daughters, and their father granted them an inheritance along with their brothers.”
Psalms 127:3 – Children, including grandchildren, as a heritage
“Sons are a heritage from the Lord, children a reward from him.”
1 Chronicles 29:28 – Grandchildren witness a life well-lived
“He died at a good old age, having enjoyed long life, wealth, and honor. His son Solomon succeeded him as king.”
Philippians 1:3-5 – Cherishing the relationships with grandchildren
“I thank my God every time I remember you. In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now.”
Proverbs 10:1 – The wisdom that comes from a righteous grandparent
“A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish son brings grief to his mother.”
Ecclesiastes 4:9 – The value of companionship among generations
“Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor.”
Psalm 145:13 – Greatness in God’s kingdom for our descendants
“Your kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and your dominion endures through all generations. The Lord is trustworthy in all he promises and faithful in all he does.”
Ephesians 6:1-3 – A commandment that includes the importance of family
“Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. ‘Honor your father and mother’—which is the first commandment with a promise—’so that it may go well with you and that you may enjoy long life on the earth.’
2 John 1:4 – Joy in seeing truth lived out in grandchildren
“It has given me great joy to find some of your children walking in the truth, just as the Father commanded us.”
1 John 3:1 – The love that God showers upon generations
“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 Thessalonians 2:11-12 – Exhorting grandchildren with love and encouragement
“For you know that we dealt with each of you as a father deals with his own children, encouraging, comforting and urging you to live lives worthy of God, who calls you into his kingdom and glory.”
Psalms 103:13 – A father’s love for his children as a reflection
“As a father has compassion on his children, so the Lord has compassion on those who fear him.”
Romans 15:4 – The importance of learning from scriptures for future generations
“For everything that was written in the past was written to teach us, so that through the endurance taught in the Scriptures and the encouragement they provide, we might have hope.”
Psalms 48:14 – God is our guide even for our grandchildren
“For this God is our God for ever and ever; he will be our guide even to the end.”
Colossians 3:21 – Encouragement for children and grandchildren
“Fathers, do not embitter your children, or they will become discouraged.”