Swaddling Clothes Jesus Coloring Page for Kids

Last Sunday during our Christmas lesson, my 7-year-old colored a page featuring baby Jesus wrapped in swaddling clothes. This swaddling clothes Jesus coloring page for kids has 6 cute images to color, perfect for a fun Sunday school activity. It's a free printable that brings the Nativity story to life.

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About this Bible story

In the Bible, when Jesus was born, Mary placed him in a manger. The story is told in Luke 2:7. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger.

She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger.

Luke 2:7 (NIV)

Luke 2:7Multiple Translations

NIV

New International Version

and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no guest room available for them.

ESV

English Standard Version

And she gave birth to her firstborn son and wrapped him in swaddling cloths and laid him in a manger, because there was no place for them in the inn.

KJV

King James Version

And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn.

NLT

New Living Translation

She gave birth to her firstborn son. She wrapped him snugly in strips of cloth and laid him in a manger, because there was no lodging available for them.

Translations: NIV (Biblica), ESV (Crossway), KJV (public domain), NLT (Tyndale), Reina-Valera 1960 (public domain), Almeida (public domain), Luther Bibel 2017 (Deutsche Bibelgesellschaft), Bible Louis Segond (public domain), Biblia Tysiąclecia (Pallottinum), Herziene Statenvertaling.

How to Use These Coloring Pages

Ask your kids what they think swaddling means while they color. Highlight the moment where Mary wrapped Jesus in cloths, which shows her love. You’ll need crayons or colored pencils, and consider reading the Nativity story aloud during the activity to reinforce the lesson.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are these Swaddling Clothes Jesus coloring pages free for our Sunday school class?+

Yes, these pages are completely free! There's no signup required, and you can download them as a PDF. They’re perfect for personal and classroom use, so feel free to print as many copies as you need for your Sunday school class.

How can I talk about baby Jesus while kids color?+

While kids are coloring, you can ask them how Mary must have felt when Jesus was born. It’s a great way to connect the story to their feelings and imagination. You might want to provide crayons or colored pencils for detailed coloring, and let them share their favorite parts of the Nativity.

What Bible verse pairs with this coloring page?+

Luke 2:7 pairs beautifully with this coloring page, as it describes how Mary wrapped Jesus in swaddling clothes. You could remind the kids that this moment shows God's love and care for us, just as Mary cared for her son.

More about these coloring pages

While reading the Nativity story, my kids loved seeing how Mary cared for baby Jesus. The page shows Mary tenderly wrapping Jesus in swaddling clothes, emphasizing her love and protection. 'She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger' (Luke 2:7) really highlights that moment. We colored this page together last week, and my 9-year-old was especially focused on getting the colors just right. Each of the 6 images includes elements like the star shining above and the animals nearby, which sparked questions about the story. It’s a great way to combine art with learning about Jesus' humble beginnings.