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Church Mothers

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Titus 2:3–5

that aged women likewise be reverent in demeanor, not slanderers nor enslaved to much wine, teachers of that which is good; — read the full passage →

Proverbs 22:6

Train up a child in the way he should go, And even when he is old he will not depart from it.

Acts 16:1–40

And he came also to Derbe and to Lystra: and behold, a certain disciple was there, named Timothy, the son of a Jewess that believed; but his father was a Greek. — read the full passage →

Exodus 20:12

Honor thy father and thy mother, that thy days may be long in the land which Jehovah thy God giveth thee.

Ephesians 6:1–3

Children, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right. — read the full passage →

Proverbs 1:8–9

My son, hear the instruction of thy father, And forsake not the law of thy mother: — read the full passage →

2 Timothy 1:5

having been reminded of the unfeigned faith that is in thee; which dwelt first in thy grandmother Lois, and thy mother Eunice; and, I am persuaded, in thee also.

Ephesians 5:25

Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself up for it;

Proverbs 31:25–31

Strength and dignity are her clothing; And she laugheth at the time to come. — read the full passage →

Deuteronomy 5:16

Honor thy father and thy mother, as Jehovah thy God commanded thee; that thy days may be long, and that it may go well with thee, in the land which Jehovah thy God giveth thee.

Leviticus 19:3

Ye shall fear every man his mother, and his father; and ye shall keep my sabbaths: I am Jehovah your God.

Proverbs 14:1

Every wise woman buildeth her house; But the foolish plucketh it down with her own hands.

Proverbs 31:10–12

A worthy woman who can find? For her price is far above rubies. — read the full passage →

1 Timothy 5:2

the elder women as mothers; the younger as sisters, in all purity.

Psalms 139:13

For thou didst form my inward parts: Thou didst cover me in my mother’s womb.

1 Corinthians 13:4–7

Love suffereth long, and is kind; love envieth not; love vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up, — read the full passage →

Isaiah 66:13

As one whom his mother comforteth, so will I comfort you; and ye shall be comforted in Jerusalem.

Proverbs 23:25

Let thy father and thy mother be glad, And let her that bare thee rejoice.

Hebrews 10:26

For if we sin wilfully after that we have received the knowledge of the truth, there remaineth no more a sacrifice for sins,

John 19:25–27

These things therefore the soldiers did. But there were standing by the cross of Jesus his mother, and his mother’s sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary Magdalene. — read the full passage →

Proverbs 29:15

The rod and reproof give wisdom; But a child left to himself causeth shame to his mother.

John 14:6

Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, and the truth, and the life: no one cometh unto the Father, but by me.

Isaiah 49:15

Can a woman forget her sucking child, that she should not have compassion on the son of her womb? yea, these may forget, yet will not I forget thee.

Proverbs 31:2

What, my son? and what, O son of my womb? And what, O son of my vows?

1 Peter 3:3

Whoseadorninglet it not be the outward adorning of braiding the hair, and of wearing jewels of gold, or of putting on apparel;

1 Corinthians 11:1–34

Be ye imitators of me, even as I also am of Christ. — read the full passage →

Matthew 15:4–6

For God said, Honor thy father and thy mother: and, He that speaketh evil of father or mother, let him die the death. — read the full passage →

Proverbs 10:1

The proverbs of Solomon. A wise son maketh a glad father; But a foolish son is the heaviness of his mother.

Luke 1:46–48

And Mary said, My soul doth magnify the Lord, — read the full passage →

Proverbs 19:26–27

He that doeth violence to his father, and chaseth away his mother, Is a son that causeth shame and bringeth reproach. — read the full passage →

Psalms 127:3

Lo, children are a heritage of Jehovah; Andthe fruit of the womb ishisreward.

Philippians 4:8

Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honorable, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.

John 19:26–27

When Jesus therefore saw his mother, and the disciple standing by whom he loved, he saith unto his mother, Woman, behold, thy son! — read the full passage →

Proverbs 23:22

Hearken unto thy father that begat thee, And despise not thy mother when she is old.

Proverbs 18:22

Whoso findeth a wife findeth a good thing, And obtaineth favor of Jehovah.

Titus 2:1

But speak thou the things which befit the sound doctrine:

1 Thessalonians 2:7

But we were gentle in the midst of you, as when a nurse cherisheth her own children:

Ephesians 6:2

Honor thy father and mother (which is the first commandment with promise),

1 Corinthians 1:17

For Christ sent me not to baptize, but to preach the gospel: not in wisdom of words, lest the cross of Christ should be made void.

Luke 2:51

And he went down with them, and came to Nazareth; and he was subject unto them: and his mother kept all these sayings in her heart.

Mark 10:29–30

Jesus said, Verily I say unto you, There is no man that hath left house, or brethren, or sisters, or mother, or father, or children, or lands, for my sake, and for the gospel’s sake, — read the full passage →

Proverbs 31:26–27

She openeth her mouth with wisdom; And the law of kindness is on her tongue. — read the full passage →

Genesis 21:1–3

And Jehovah visited Sarah as he had said, and Jehovah did unto Sarah as he had spoken. — read the full passage →

Titus 2:4

that they may train the young women to love their husbands, to love their children,

Titus 2:3

that aged women likewise be reverent in demeanor, not slanderers nor enslaved to much wine, teachers of that which is good;

Philippians 1:2–3

Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. — read the full passage →

Proverbs 31:25

Strength and dignity are her clothing; And she laugheth at the time to come.

Proverbs 31:1

The words of king Lemuel; the oracle which his mother taught him.

Proverbs 23:22–24

Hearken unto thy father that begat thee, And despise not thy mother when she is old. — read the full passage →

Proverbs 23:22–25

Hearken unto thy father that begat thee, And despise not thy mother when she is old. — read the full passage →

Proverbs 20:20

Whoso curseth his father or his mother, His lamp shall be put out in blackness of darkness.

Proverbs 11:16

A gracious woman obtaineth honor; And violent men obtain riches.

Proverbs 6:20

My son, keep the commandment of thy father, And forsake not the law of thy mother:

Proverbs 6:20–21

My son, keep the commandment of thy father, And forsake not the law of thy mother: — read the full passage →

Proverbs 6:20–22

My son, keep the commandment of thy father, And forsake not the law of thy mother: — read the full passage →

Deuteronomy 4:9–10

Only take heed to thyself, and keep thy soul diligently, lest thou forget the things which thine eyes saw, and lest they depart from thy heart all the days of thy life; but make them known unto thy children and thy children’s children; — read the full passage →

Genesis 3:20

And the man called his wife’s name Eve; because she was the mother of all living.

1 Peter 4:8

above all things being fervent in your love among yourselves; for love covereth a multitude of sins:

Proverbs 31:28

Her children rise up, and call her blessed; Her husbandalso, and he praiseth her, saying:

Proverbs 31:1–31

The words of king Lemuel; the oracle which his mother taught him. — read the full passage →

Proverbs 30:17

The eye that mocketh at his father, And despiseth to obey his mother, The ravens of the valley shall pick it out, And the young eagles shall eat it.

1 Peter 3:4

but let it be the hidden man of the heart, in the incorruptible apparel of a meek and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of God of great price.

Titus 2:4–5

that they may train the young women to love their husbands, to love their children, — read the full passage →

2 Timothy 3:16

Every scripture inspired of God is also profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for instruction which is in righteousness:

Philippians 4:13

I can do all things in him that strengtheneth me.

Acts 16:1

And he came also to Derbe and to Lystra: and behold, a certain disciple was there, named Timothy, the son of a Jewess that believed; but his father was a Greek.

Luke 1:5–6

There was in the days of Herod, king of Judæa, a certain priest named Zacharias, of the course of Abijah: and he had a wife of the daughters of Aaron, and her name was Elisabeth. — read the full passage →

Ezekiel 16:44

Behold, every one that useth proverbs shall use this proverb against thee, saying, As is the mother, so is her daughter.

Proverbs 31:25–30

Strength and dignity are her clothing; And she laugheth at the time to come. — read the full passage →

Proverbs 1:8

My son, hear the instruction of thy father, And forsake not the law of thy mother:

Psalms 113:9

He maketh the barren woman to keep house, And to bea joyful mother of children. Praise ye Jehovah.

Deuteronomy 6:6–7

And these words, which I command thee this day, shall be upon thy heart; — read the full passage →

1 Timothy 5:1–2

Rebuke not an elder, but exhort him as a father; the younger men as brethren: — read the full passage →

Ephesians 6:4

And, ye fathers, provoke not your children to wrath: but nurture them in the chastening and admonition of the Lord.

John 19:25

These things therefore the soldiers did. But there were standing by the cross of Jesus his mother, and his mother’s sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary Magdalene.

John 10:10

The thief cometh not, but that he may steal, and kill, and destroy: I came that they may have life, and may have it abundantly.

Luke 1:43

And whence is this to me, that the mother of my Lord should come unto me?

Luke 1:37

For no word from God shall be void of power.

Proverbs 28:24

Whoso robbeth his father or his mother, and saith, It is no transgression, The same is the companion of a destroyer.

Proverbs 15:20

A wise son maketh a glad father; But a foolish man despiseth his mother.

Psalms 127:3–5

Lo, children are a heritage of Jehovah; Andthe fruit of the womb ishisreward. — read the full passage →

2 Chronicles 7:14

if my people, who are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.

2 Kings 4:30

And the mother of the child said, As Jehovah liveth, and as thy soul liveth, I will not leave thee. And he arose, and followed her.

Genesis 2:24

Therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother, and shall cleave unto his wife: and they shall be one flesh.

Revelation 14:12

Here is the patience of the saints, they that keep the commandments of God, and the faith of Jesus.

Philippians 1:3

I thank my God upon all my remembrance of you,

Galatians 5:22

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,

Acts 16:2

The same was well reported of by the brethren that were at Lystra and Iconium.

John 3:16–17

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth on him should not perish, but have eternal life. — read the full passage →

Luke 18:20

Thou knowest the commandments, Do not commit adultery, Do not kill, Do not steal, Do not bear false witness, Honor thy father and mother.

Mark 10:19

Thou knowest the commandments, Do not kill, Do not commit adultery, Do not steal, Do not bear false witness, Do not defraud, Honor thy father and mother.

Matthew 22:1–46

And Jesus answered and spake again in parables unto them, saying, — read the full passage →

Matthew 19:19

Honor thy father and thy mother; and, Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself.

Proverbs 31:10

A worthy woman who can find? For her price is far above rubies.

Proverbs 31:6–7

Give strong drink unto him that is ready to perish, And wine unto the bitter in soul: — read the full passage →

Proverbs 30:11

There is a generation that curse their father, And bless not their mother.

Psalms 51:5

Behold, I was brought forth in iniquity; And in sin did my mother conceive me.

3 John 1:2

Beloved, I pray that in all things thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth.

Acts 16:3

Him would Paul have to go forth with him; and he took and circumcised him because of the Jews that were in those parts: for they all knew that his father was a Greek.

Revelation 1:1–20

The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show unto his servants, even the things which must shortly come to pass: and he sent and signified it by his angel unto his servant John; — read the full passage →

Topical index adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0). Verse text: ASV.