These 30 bible verses for labor and delivery will bring comfort during the end of pregnancy and throughout the intensity of any type of birth – natural birth, medicated or a cesarean birth.
Having a baby is not a separate event from life. If faith and spirituality is part of a woman’s every day, normal life, it would make sense that it would be an important part of birth as well.
30 Comforting Bible Verses for Labor and Delivery
The following old and new testament bible verses for labor are a simple way to bring faith and spirituality to each moment, contraction and breath during birth. Use these during pregnancy, as soon as signs of labor begin, and throughout the whole birthing experience.
NOTE: Make sure to also check out these 30 bible verses for pregnancy AND 43 Powerful Bible Verses for New Moms.
Old Testament Bible Verses for Labor
Joshua 1:9 “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” (ESV)
2 Chronicles 15:7 “Be strong and do not give up, for your work will be rewarded.” (NIV)
Esther 4:14 “Perhaps this is the moment for which you have been created.” (my paraphrase 😉 )
Psalm 23:1-4 “The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters. He restores my soul. He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me.” (ESV)
Psalm 30:5 “Weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning.” (KJV)
Psalm 34:18 “The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit. (ESV)
Psalm 46:1-3 “God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear though the earth gives way, though the mountains be moved into the heart of the sea, though its waters roar and foam, though the mountains tremble at its swelling.” (ESV)
Psalm 55:22 “Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.” (ESV)
Psalm 56:3 “When I am afraid, I put my trust in you.” (NIV)
Psalm 61:2 “When my heart is faint, lead me to the rock that is higher than I.” (ESV)
Psalm 91 “He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will abide in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say to the Lord, “My refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.” For he will deliver you from the snare of the fowler and from the deadly pestilence. He will cover you with his pinions, and under his wings you will find refuge; his faithfulness is a shield and buckler. You will not fear the terror of the night, nor the arrow that flies by day, nor the pestilence that stalks in darkness, nor the destruction that wastes at noonday. A thousand may fall at your side, ten thousand at your right hand, but it will not come near you. You will only look with your eyes and see the recompense of the wicked. Because you have made the Lord your dwelling place— the Most High, who is my refuge— no evil shall be allowed to befall you, no plague come near your tent. For he will command his angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways. On their hands they will bear you up, lest you strike your foot against a stone. You will tread on the lion and the adder; the young lion and the serpent you will trample underfoot. “Because he holds fast to me in love, I will deliver him; I will protect him, because he knows my name. When he calls to me, I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble; I will rescue him and honor him. With long life I will satisfy him and show him my salvation.” (ESV)
Psalm 94:18-19 “When I said, “My foot is slipping,” your unfailing love, Lord, supported me. When anxiety was great within me, your consolation brought me joy.
Psalm 121:1-3 “I lift up my eyes to the mountains— where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth. He will not let your foot slip— he who watches over you will not slumber.” (NIV)
Proverbs 29:25 “Fear of man will prove to be a snare, but whoever trusts in the Lord is kept safe.”
Isaiah 26:3 “You keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on you, because he trusts in you.” (ESV)
Isaiah 41:10 “Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” (NIV)
Isaiah 43:1-2 “Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by name; you are mine. When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they shall not overwhelm you; when you walk through fire you shall not be burned, and the flame shall not consume you.” (ESV) *this verse was helpful for me around 38 weeks as I was preparing for the birth of my second child.
Jeremiah 29:11 “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.” (NIV)
Lamentations 3:22 “The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.” (ESV)
New Testament Bible Verses for Labor
Matthew 10:29-31 “Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? And not one of them will fall to the ground apart from your Father. But even the hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear not, therefore; you are of more value than many sparrows.”
John 14:27 “Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.” (NKJV)
Romans 8:18 “For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory that is to be revealed to us.” (ESV)
2 Corinthians 12:9-10 “But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me. For the sake of Christ, then, I am content with weaknesses, insults, hardships, persecutions, and calamities. For when I am weak, then I am strong.” (ESV)
Philippians 4:6-7 “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” (NIV)
Philippians 4:8 “Whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.” (NIV)
Philippians 4:13 “I can do all things through him who strengthens me.” (ESV)
2 Timothy 4:17 “But the Lord stood by me and strengthened me.” (ESV)
James 1:2-4 “Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.” (NIV)
1 John 4:18 “There is no fear in love, but perfect love casts out fear.” (ESV)
Printable Bible Verses for Birth
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Print these 12 gorgeous bible verses for birth to guide you as your pregnancy comes to an end and prepare for labor.
If you are feeling anxious, worried, scared or afraid about an upcoming labor and delivery these printable bible verses will keep you grounded and be a guide for the journey into motherhood.
OR give the gift of encouragement with these bible verses for birth at a baby shower, mother blessing or blessingway.
Doulas, give these printable bible verse affirmations to help your clients prepare for birth no matter how it unfolds!
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Mrs Spencer ebaji says
My wife and I are greatful
Lindsey says
You’re welcome!
Tee says
I thank God for my life.i gave birth through CS 2 months ago and lost the baby a day after her birth. Am grieved,am trying to understand why because I prayed every day but can’t.I am scared,I can’t pray like just to.When I try to pray I get distracted with tots.i sometimes feel ashamed because I have to keep telling people that new I was pregnant list the baby.
Tinuke says
I cannot imagine what you went through. But your Heavenly Father does and cares. Life can be so hard. Please take comfort in that your beautiful baby is in Heaven and you will be together again. Please try your best to draw close to Father Yahweh and let Him heal your broken heart. He has answers for all your questions., but will answer when He sees your ready. He loves you and baby more than we can ever understand. xx
Olanike Adekunle says
May you found comfort in knowing that God is your comfort your peace your strength, my sister fear not He will not leave or forsake you His Righteous Right Hand will shield and protect you and will restore your lost joy glory with His overflowing joy and glorious children in Jesus name
Lindsey says
Thank you for these bible verses, Gods words bring peace to my soul in this time.
Lindsey says
You’re welcome! I’m so glad!
Ammi says
Thanks for the verses, but there are 28, not 30, that I can count of
Lindsey says
Wow! It’s not 30. I just counted 29. So strange. I guess I get to add another!
Elvina says
Really, my own is 29 chapters. I just read through all right now. Due to a gynaecologist report. I know God will deliver me and baby safely. I cast out every fear from my life in Jesus mighty name. Amen
Vincent L. says
Thank you, these verses gives me strength,hope and peace at this very moment through Jesus christ our God and savior.
Lindsey says
You’re welcome!
sifon says
I love these verses. Thank u so much. My spirit is renewed and strengthened.
Lindsey says
You’re welcome!
Mimi says
Thank you for the bible verses.
Lindsey says
You’re welcome!
Lola says
Thankyou for the verses have given courage to go to the labour ward because i know God is with me
Lindsey says
You’re welcome!
Given says
I will help my wife with this verses because I love her and I want her to go through a safe labour thanks again God bless you Amen
Lindsey says
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danita says
Wonderful
Lindsey says
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rose says
Thanks I have courage now to go to the end of my pregnancy because God is in control
Lindsey says
Amen!
Madonna li says
Reading this at 3am, experiencing extreme insomnia… these really calmed my spirit. Thank you!
Lindsey says
I’m so glad!
Dr. Rifaat Salem says
Amen !
Sir mayor says
Thank U for d inspirations and I give God d glory for a safe delivery Amen
Obi says
Almighty God help my wife to have a safe delivery
Quintina says
Thank you po for these … to God be the glory ….
Rebecca says
God bless you for these wonderful scriptures for it has me to trust in the Lord more.
Yinka says
Thank you so much feel so relieved as death kept staring at my face at 39weeks l know God is with me and nothing shall be lost
Adel zion says
Thank you most kindly for these bible verses, they bring peace and tranquility to my soul.
Emily says
Thank you for this! These are very affirming and comforting during the final weeks of my pregnancy.
Emmanuel says
Almighty God help my wife to have a safe delivery… This really got me feeling okay… She’s already in Labour room, need your prayers for safe delivery.. Amen
Diana Harrington says
I dont know any specific verse except Christ became a curse for us. So we do not have to suffer because of it. We still suffer going forward as Gods child in a fallen world, set upon by diverse temptations as we live the life for His glory. But we dont have to accept we MUST SUFFER because of Adam and eves sins.
Elvina says
Thanks for all the Bible verses, kindly join your faith with mine, and pray for my safe delivery. I do not want to mind the gynaecologist report. My weeks have past, and it had never happened to me once. Can’t get the labour pains or feelings. I want to feel labour contraction, but not coming. But I know there is nothing too hard for God to do. I pray for his protection to deliver safely without any lost or complications in Jesus mighty name. Amen
Temmy says
Glory be to the father!
My spirit as been lifted.
No more fears
I pray for save delivery in jesus name.
sandy says
thank you so much this verses, i will keep on trusting God for his mercy and faithfuness he will finish what he has started in me in jesus name
Mo says
I’m 32 weeks with my 4th child. This season of life has brought so much change and the pregnancy has been different than the first 3. I was feeling anxious about labor and delivery because my husband fell asleep for the majority of our last birth. I have to remember that God is in control not me, not my husband, not our midwife. These verses brought me back to who l am in Christ. Thank you so much . God is so good and His love endures forever.
Mrs. Idowu says
Am so grateful for these verses shared. In my first trimester 3rd child i know God wil see me through in Jesus name amen
Agnesmurage320@gmail says
These verses are quite encouraging, I’m in 36wks and i believe i will match out victoriously, i wish all mommies safe delivery
Tosin Anthony says
This bible verses are really inspiring and encouraging, thank you so much. Am in my 35th week with my first child used to get scared because of news from different people but now my spirit is lifted..
Kate says
The bible verses are so powerful. After reading all I have a different mindset now. God’s so peaceful and refreshing. Thank you. God bless you.
Eunice Ol says
Thank you very much for these bible verses.They have encouraged me that there is nothing to hard for our Lord.Even as i prepare for this moment of life i know my God will protect and sustain me and my unborn baby. I am waiting for my testimony.
Temi says
Thank you so much for putting this together. I am 35weeks gone, my first child and fear has been tryna to set in but with this, I am reassured that God is in control and e has gone befor me already. I can do it throw Christ who strengthens me.
Sister in christ says
Thank you for allowing God to use you. These scriptures are very comforting. We are expecting our first child together. I will be a new mom – I ask for God to give me wisdom through this fabulous journey of motherhood. I am in the last days of my first trimester and I thank God for all the love and support!
Someone needs to hear this …
God reigns forever and ever! We just thank Jesus for allowing us to to be parents. I was getting frustrated and cried my heart out because I was not getting pregnant after trying for over 2 years. I was worried that I wouldn’t be able to have kids and started
doubting and being in my 30s I felt like time was running out.
Then I got laid off on my job and that same week I found out we were pregnant! Glory to God! Remember it’s not about us and our timing but about God and what He decides. I am grateful just to be part of God’s plan. Amen.
Promise says
1tim2:15
Promise says
And thank you so much.
Emmanuel says
Wow, best article ever writen!
Waiting for the cry of the baby and the triumph song of the mother; Lord take control.
Emmanuella says
Thanks a bunch. GOD bless and remember you.
Annafaith says
Thank you for assembling these verses of His power and comfort. I am 39 weeks weeks today with my 4th and our youngest is 8. Surprise blessing for sure! We are 41 and 45! So cool right? I plan on memorising some of these and having them read during the birth for His strength and comfort. First home birth!
God hold and bless all the mamas! Thank you again!
Falon says
Thank you for these verses they have comforted me. Now I know that my redeemer lives so he won’t put me to shame I will deliver safely and naturally
Lindsey VanAlstyne says
You’re welcome!
Sol says
These scriptures are every empowering. I find confidence in God’s word and have new found faith in God’s promise to walk this journey with me. I thank God for you who took the time to pick them out for us expectant families. God bless abundantly.
Lindsey VanAlstyne says
You’re welcome!