Church Mothers

The aged women likewise, that they be in behaviour as becometh holiness, not false accusers, not given to much wine, teachers of good things; — read the full passage →

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

Then came he to Derbe and Lystra: and, behold, a certain disciple was there, named Timotheus, the son of a certain woman, which was a Jewess, and believed; but his father was a Greek: — read the full passage →

Honour thy father and thy mother: that thy days may be long upon the land which the Lord thy God giveth thee.

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

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

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.

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

Strength and honour are her clothing; and she shall rejoice in time to come. — read the full passage →

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.

Ye shall fear every man his mother, and his father, and keep my sabbaths: I am the Lord your God.

Every wise woman buildeth her house: but the foolish plucketh it down with her hands.

Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies. — read the full passage →

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

For thou hast possessed my reins: thou hast covered me in my mother’s womb.

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

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

Thy father and thy mother shall be glad, and she that bare thee shall rejoice.

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

Now there stood by the cross of Jesus his mother, and his mother’s sister, Mary the wife of Cleophas, and Mary Magdalene. — read the full passage →

The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself bringeth his mother to shame.

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

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.

What, my son? and what, the son of my womb? and what, the son of my vows?

Whose adorning let it not be that outward adorning of plaiting the hair, and of wearing of gold, or of putting on of apparel;

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

For God commanded, saying, Honour thy father and mother: and, He that curseth father or mother, let him die the death. — read the full passage →

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

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

He that wasteth his father, and chaseth away his mother, is a son that causeth shame, and bringeth reproach. — read the full passage →

Lo, children are an heritage of the Lord: and the fruit of the womb is his reward.

Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, 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.

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 →

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

Whoso findeth a wife findeth a good thing, and obtaineth favour of the Lord.

But speak thou the things which become sound doctrine:

But we were gentle among you, even as a nurse cherisheth her children:

Honour thy father and mother; (which is the first commandment with promise;)

For Christ sent me not to baptize, but to preach the gospel: not with wisdom of words, lest the cross of Christ should be made of none effect.

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

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, — read the full passage →

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

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

That they may teach the young women to be sober, to love their husbands, to love their children,

The aged women likewise, that they be in behaviour as becometh holiness, not false accusers, not given to much wine, teachers of good things;

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

Strength and honour are her clothing; and she shall rejoice in time to come.

The words of king Lemuel, the prophecy that his mother taught him.

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

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

Whoso curseth his father or his mother, his lamp shall be put out in obscure darkness.

A gracious woman retaineth honour: and strong men retain riches.

My son, keep thy father’s commandment, and forsake not the law of thy mother:

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

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

Only take heed to thyself, and keep thy soul diligently, lest thou forget the things which thine eyes have seen, and lest they depart from thy heart all the days of thy life: but teach them thy sons, and thy sons’ sons; — read the full passage →

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

And above all things have fervent charity among yourselves: for charity shall cover the multitude of sins.

Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praiseth her.

The words of king Lemuel, the prophecy that his mother taught him. — read the full passage →

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.

But let it be the hidden man of the heart, in that which is not corruptible, even the ornament of a meek and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of God of great price.

That they may teach the young women to be sober, to love their husbands, to love their children, — read the full passage →

All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:

I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.

Then came he to Derbe and Lystra: and, behold, a certain disciple was there, named Timotheus, the son of a certain woman, which was a Jewess, and believed; but his father was a Greek:

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

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

Strength and honour are her clothing; and she shall rejoice in time to come. — read the full passage →

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

He maketh the barren woman to keep house, and to be a joyful mother of children. Praise ye the Lord.

And these words, which I command thee this day, shall be in thine heart: — read the full passage →

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

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

Now there stood by the cross of Jesus his mother, and his mother’s sister, Mary the wife of Cleophas, and Mary Magdalene.

The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly.

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

For with God nothing shall be impossible.

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

A wise son maketh a glad father: but a foolish man despiseth his mother.

Lo, children are an heritage of the Lord: and the fruit of the womb is his reward. — read the full passage →

If my people, which 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.

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

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

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

I thank my God upon every remembrance of you,

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith,

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

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

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

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

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

Honour thy father and thy mother: and, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.

Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies.

Give strong drink unto him that is ready to perish, and wine unto those that be of heavy hearts. — read the full passage →

There is a generation that curseth their father, and doth not bless their mother.

Behold, I was shapen in iniquity; and in sin did my mother conceive me.

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

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

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