Short Bible Verses for a Christmas Card

For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.

She will give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins.”

For no word from God will ever fail.”

because of the tender mercy of our God, by which the rising sun will come to us from heaven to shine on those living in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the path of peace.”

“Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the LORD rises upon you.

Out of his fullness we have all received grace in place of grace already given.

Let the heavens rejoice, let the earth be glad; let the sea resound, and all that is in it. Let the fields be jubilant, and everything in them; let all the trees of the forest sing for joy.

“Praise be to the Lord, the God of Israel, because he has come to his people and redeemed them.

For he himself is our peace, who has made the two groups one and has destroyed the barrier, the dividing wall of hostility,

and asked, “Where is the one who has been born king of the Jews? We saw his star when it rose and have come to worship him.”

A shoot will come up from the stump of Jesse; from his roots a Branch will bear fruit.

For my eyes have seen your salvation, which you have prepared in the sight of all nations: a light for revelation to the Gentiles, and the glory of your people Israel.”

The Son is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation.

And we have seen and testify that the Father has sent his Son to be the Savior of the world.

We also have the prophetic message as something completely reliable, and you will do well to pay attention to it, as to a light shining in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts.

“I, Jesus, have sent my angel to give you this testimony for the churches. I am the Root and the Offspring of David, and the bright Morning Star.”

Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift!