Bible verses for children
Childhood learning can grow into wisdom.
2 Timothy 3:15
From infancy, you have known the holy Scriptures which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.
2 Timothy 3:15 · World English Bible Classic (WEB)
In simple words
What does this verse mean?
Timothy’s early knowledge of Scripture is valued as a path towards wisdom and faith in Christ. Children can begin learning meaningfully. They do not need to understand every difficult passage at once.
Read a manageable passage together and ask one question about what it means.
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What helps Bible learning become understanding rather than only memorising?
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Bible context & readings +
Second Timothy 3:14–17 reminds Timothy of his teachers and childhood Scriptures before describing Scripture’s usefulness. The encouragement honours patient learning; it does not rank children by how early they started.
Full readings at eBible.org · World English Bible Classic. Read with an adult.A simple prayer +
God, help our learning grow patiently into wisdom. Amen.
A suggested prayer, written for this guide.