You’re going to love these Mother’s Day Bible verses (King James Version) – they’re perfect for your Mother’s Day sermons, writing in your cards, or sharing the perfect Bible verse with the amazing women in your life.
God’s word will remind you of the unconditional love and support that mothers provide, and the gift all women have been given to nurture, teach, and care for those around them.
40 Heartwarming Bible Verses About Mother’s Day
1 Timothy 5:2 – Rebuke not an elder, but intreat him as a father; and the younger men as brethren; the elder women as mothers; the younger as sisters, with all purity.
Proverbs 31:26 – She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and in her tongue is the law of kindness.
Isaiah 66:13 – As one whom his mother comforteth, so will I comfort you; and ye shall be comforted in Jerusalem.
A mother comforts her child with love, just as God comforts us.
Proverbs 23:25 – Thy father and thy mother shall be glad, and she that bare thee shall rejoice.
Psalm 113:9 – He maketh the barren woman to keep house, and to be a joyful mother of children. Praise ye the Lord.
Proverbs 1:8-9 – My son, hear the instruction of thy father, and forsake not the law of thy mother: For they shall be an ornament of grace unto thy head, and chains about thy neck.
Genesis 3:20 – And Adam called his wife’s name Eve; because she was the mother of all living.
Proverbs 6:20 – My son, keep thy father’s commandment, and forsake not the law of thy mother.
Ephesians 6:2-3 – Honour thy father and mother; (which is the first commandment with promise;) That it may be well with thee, and thou mayest live long on the earth.
Exodus 20:12 – Honour thy father and thy mother: that thy days may be long upon the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee.
Isaiah 49:15 – Can a woman forget her sucking child, that she should not have compassion on the son of her womb? yea, they may forget, yet will I not forget thee.
Proverbs 31:10-12 – Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies. The heart of her husband doth safely trust in her, so that he shall have no need of spoil. She will do him good and not evil all the days of her life.
Psalm 127:3 – Lo, children are an heritage of the LORD: and the fruit of the womb is his reward.
Proverbs 31:28-29 – Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praiseth her. Many daughters have done virtuously, but thou excellest them all.
Proverbs 31:30 – Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth the LORD, she shall be praised.
Isaiah 66:9 – Shall I bring to the birth, and not cause to bring forth? saith the LORD: shall I cause to bring forth, and shut the womb? saith the LORD.
Jeremiah 1:5 – Before I formed thee in the belly I knew thee; and before thou camest forth out of the womb I sanctified thee, and I ordained thee a prophet unto the nations.
Proverbs 31:25 – Strength and honour are her clothing; and she shall rejoice in time to come.
3 John 1:4 – I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth.
1 Timothy 5:8 – But if any provide not for his own, and specially for those of his own house, he hath denied the faith, and is worse than an infidel.
1 Peter 3:4: You should be known for the beauty that comes from within, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is so precious to God.
1 Timothy 1:5-7 – Now the end of the commandment is charity out of a pure heart, and of a good conscience, and of faith unfeigned (sincere faith): from which some having swerved have turned aside unto vain jangling; desiring to be teachers of the law; understanding neither what they say, nor whereof they affirm.
Psalm 139:13-14 – For thou hast possessed my reins: thou hast covered me in my mother’s womb. I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: marvellous are thy works; and that my soul knoweth right well.
Proverbs 12:4 – A virtuous woman is a crown to her husband.
The wife of noble character described in Proverbs 12 and 31 is a true example of a woman who fears the Lord and embodies strength, honor, and wisdom. She is praised for her hard work, resourcefulness, and kindness towards others. In the same way, we should strive to be virtuous and honorable in all aspects of our lives.
It is important to remember that God has a plan for each and every one of us, including women. We should embrace our unique qualities and use them to serve Him and others. Whether it be through nurturing our families, excelling in our careers, or using our talents to help those in need, we can make a positive impact on the world.
Mark 10:29-30 – And Jesus answered and said, Verily I say unto you, There is no man that hath left house, or brethren, or sisters, or father, or mother, or wife, or children, or lands, for my sake, and the gospel’s, But he shall receive an hundredfold now in this time, houses, and brethren, and sisters, and mothers, and children, and lands, with persecutions; and in the world to come eternal life.
Romans 8:38-39 – For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.
1 Corinthians 13:4-7 – Charity suffereth long, and is kind; charity envieth not; charity vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up.
Proverbs 31:27 – She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness.
Psalm 139:13-14 – For you formed my inward parts; you knitted me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Wonderful are your works; my soul knows it very well.
Proverbs 14:1-2 – Every wise woman buildeth her house: but the foolish plucketh it down with her hands. He that walketh in his uprightness feareth the Lord: but he that is perverse in his ways despiseth him.
Proverbs 10:1 – The proverbs of Solomon. A wise son maketh a glad father: but a foolish son is the heaviness of his mother.
Proverbs 31:31 – Honor her for all that her hands have done, and let her works bring her praise at the city gate.
John 15:12 – This is my commandment, That ye love one another, as I have loved you.
1 Corinthians 13:13 – And now abideth faith, hope, charity, these three; but the greatest of these is charity.
Titus 2:3-5 – The aged women likewise, that they be in behaviour as becometh holiness, not false accusers, not given to much wine, teachers of good things; That they may teach the young women to be sober, to love their husbands, to love their children, To be discreet, chaste, keepers at home, good, obedient to their own husbands, that the word of God be not blasphemed.
John 19:25-27 – Now there stood by the cross of Jesus his mother, and his mother’s sister, Mary the wife of Cleophas, and Mary Magdalene. When Jesus therefore saw his mother, and the disciple standing by, whom he loved, he saith unto his mother, Woman, behold thy son! Then saith he to the disciple, Behold thy mother! And from that hour that disciple took her unto his own home.
Even in the Savior’s final earthly moments, he thought of his mother and her care. He entrusted her to the care of his beloved disciple, reminding us of the importance of honoring and caring for our mothers.
2 Timothy 1:5 – When I call to remembrance the unfeigned faith that is in thee, which dwelt first in thy grandmother Lois, and thy mother Eunice; and I am persuaded that in thee also.
Proverbs 1:1-33 – The proverbs of Solomon the son of David, king of Israel.
1 Peter 4:8 – And above all things have fervent charity among yourselves: for charity shall cover the multitude of sins.
Deuteronomy 5:16 – Honour thy father and thy mother, as the Lord thy God hath commanded thee; that thy days may be prolonged, and that it may go well with thee, in the land which the Lord thy God giveth thee.
What Is Biblical Motherhood Look Like Today?
Being a mother is one of the most challenging yet rewarding roles a woman can have. As we celebrate Mother’s Day, let us not forget the immense love, sacrifice, and dedication that mothers give every day.
In the Bible women are seen as strong, compassionate, and wise caretakers of their families. They are praised for their strength, honor, and virtuous actions.
But being a mother is not just about taking care of children, it’s also about supporting and guiding the rising generation throughout their lives. It’s about being there for them through the good times and the bad, and showing unconditional love in the home no matter what trials come for your family.
We hope you and your loved ones have a beautiful Mother’s Day celebrating God’s incredible gift of mothers.
Enjoy these 25 inspiring verses from the King James Bible and if you know a friend who needs to feel God’s love today, share this page with her – encouraging her to read these passages and remember how much she’s loved and appreciated!
Micah Klug is a wife, homeschooling mother to five children, and author. She teaches time-tested solutions to help parents remember what matters most in life, including strengthening their home, faith, and family relationships. To learn how a child who grew up in an authoritarian home is now creating an environment of peace and joy in her own home visit this page. If you want to contact Micah, send her an email here or email [email protected].
