Topic

Fathers

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Psalms 103:13

Like as a father pitieth his children, So Jehovah pitieth them that fear him.

Ephesians 6:4

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

Proverbs 3:11–12

My son, despise not the chastening of Jehovah; Neither be weary of his reproof: — read the full passage →

Colossians 3:21

Fathers, provoke not your children, that they be not discouraged.

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.

Proverbs 23:24

The father of the righteous will greatly rejoice; And he that begetteth a wise child will have joy of him.

Malachi 4:6

And he shall turn the heart of the fathers to the children, and the heart of the children to their fathers; lest I come and smite the earth with a curse.

Psalms 127:3–5

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

Proverbs 23:22

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

Proverbs 14:26

In the fear of Jehovah is strong confidence; And his children shall have a place of refuge.

Joshua 24:15

And if it seem evil unto you to serve Jehovah, choose you this day whom ye will serve; whether the gods which your fathers served that were beyond the River, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land ye dwell: but as for me and my house, we will serve Jehovah.

Proverbs 20:7

A righteous man that walketh in his integrity, Blessed are his children after him.

Exodus 20:12

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

Hebrews 12:7

It is for chastening that ye endure; God dealeth with you as with sons; for what son is there whom his father chasteneth not?

Joshua 1:9

Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of good courage; be not affrighted, neither be thou dismayed: for Jehovah thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.

Matthew 7:9–11

Or what man is there of you, who, if his son shall ask him for a loaf, will give him a stone; — read the full passage →

Matthew 23:9

And call no man your father on the earth: for one is your Father, even he who is in heaven.

Deuteronomy 1:29–31

Then I said unto you, Dread not, neither be afraid of them. — read the full passage →

3 John 1:4

Greater joy have I none than this, to hear of my children walking in the truth.

Luke 15:20

And he arose, and came to his father. But while he was yet afar off, his father saw him, and was moved with compassion, and ran, and fell on his neck, and kissed him.

Deuteronomy 6:6–9

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

1 Corinthians 16:13

Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be strong.

John 3:16

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.

Psalms 68:5

A father of the fatherless, and a judge of the widows, Is God in his holy habitation.

Genesis 18:19

For I have known him, to the end that he may command his children and his household after him, that they may keep the way of Jehovah, to do righteousness and justice; to the end that Jehovah may bring upon Abraham that which he hath spoken of him.

1 Thessalonians 2:11–12

as ye know how we dealt with each one of you, as a father with his own children, exhorting you, and encouraging you, and testifying, — read the full passage →

Ephesians 5:25–33

Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself up for it; — read the full passage →

Proverbs 13:24

He that spareth his rod hateth his son; But he that loveth him chasteneth him betimes.

1 John 3:1

Behold what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called children of God; and such we are. For this cause the world knoweth us not, because it knew him not.

Proverbs 15:5

A fool despiseth his father’s correction; But he that regardeth reproof getteth prudence.

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.

1 Chronicles 29:17

I know also, my God, that thou triest the heart, and hast pleasure in uprightness. As for me, in the uprightness of my heart I have willingly offered all these things: and now have I seen with joy thy people, that are present here, offer willingly unto thee.

Proverbs 17:6

Children’s children are the crown of old men; And the glory of children are their fathers.

Ephesians 6:1–3

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

Proverbs 19:18

Chasten thy son, seeing there is hope; And set not thy heart on his destruction.

Luke 15:20–24

And he arose, and came to his father. But while he was yet afar off, his father saw him, and was moved with compassion, and ran, and fell on his neck, and kissed him. — read the full passage →

Proverbs 10:9

He that walketh uprightly walketh surely; But he that perverteth his ways shall be known.

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.

John 14:2

In my Father’s house are many mansions; if it were not so, I would have told you; for I go to prepare a place for you.

James 1:17

Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom can be no variation, neither shadow that is cast by turning.

Luke 12:32

Fear not, little flock; for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom.

Matthew 6:26

Behold the birds of the heaven, that they sow not, neither do they reap, nor gather into barns; and your heavenly Father feedeth them. Are not ye of much more value than they?

Isaiah 9:6

For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.

1 Corinthians 8:6

yet to us there is one God, the Father, of whom are all things, and we unto him; and one Lord, Jesus Christ, through whom are all things, and we through him.

Ephesians 6:11–18

Put on the whole armor of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. — read the full passage →

2 Corinthians 6:18

And will be to you a Father, And ye shall be to me sons and daughters, saith the Lord Almighty.

1 Corinthians 13:1–13

If I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I am become sounding brass, or a clanging cymbal. — read the full passage →

Ephesians 6:1–4

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

Proverbs 17:24

Wisdom is before the face of him that hath understanding; But the eyes of a fool are in the ends of the earth.

Isaiah 64:8

But now, O Jehovah, thou art our Father; we are the clay, and thou our potter; and we all are the work of thy hand.

Proverbs 10:1

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

Matthew 10:29–31

Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? and not one of them shall fall on the ground without your Father: — read the full passage →

1 John 2:15

Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him.

Colossians 3:20

Children, obey your parents in all things, for this is well-pleasing in the Lord.

Philippians 4:20

Now unto our God and Father be the glory for ever and ever. Amen.

Romans 8:32

He that spared not his own Son, but delivered him up for us all, how shall he not also with him freely give us all things?

John 14:21

He that hath my commandments, and keepeth them, he it is that loveth me: and he that loveth me shall be loved of my Father, and I will love him, and will manifest myself unto him.

Matthew 26:53

Or thinkest thou that I cannot beseech my Father, and he shall even now send me more than twelve legions of angels?

John 14:23

Jesus answered and said unto him, If a man love me, he will keep my word: and my Father will love him, and we will come unto him, and make our abode with him.

John 14:13

And whatsoever ye shall ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son.

John 1:12

But as many as received him, to them gave he the right to become children of God, even to them that believe on his name:

John 10:28–30

and I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, and no one shall snatch them out of my hand. — read the full passage →

John 1:18

No man hath seen God at any time; the only begotten Son, who is in the bosom of the Father, he hath declared him.

Matthew 6:6

But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thine inner chamber, and having shut thy door, pray to thy Father who is in secret, and thy Father who seeth in secret shall recompense thee.

Romans 8:19

For the earnest expectation of the creation waiteth for the revealing of the sons of God.

John 17:24

Father, I desire that they also whom thou hast given me be with me where I am, that they may behold my glory, which thou hast given me: for thou lovedst me before the foundation of the world.

Matthew 15:4

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

1 Timothy 5:8

But if any provideth not for his own, and specially his own household, he hath denied the faith, and is worse than an unbeliever.

Proverbs 1:8

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

Job 1:4–5

And his sons went and held a feast in the house of each one upon his day; and they sent and called for their three sisters to eat and to drink with them. — read the full passage →

Deuteronomy 6:6–7

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

Proverbs 17:27

He that spareth his words hath knowledge; And he that is of a cool spirit is a man of understanding.

2 Samuel 7:14–15

I will be his father, and he shall be my son: if he commit iniquity, I will chasten him with the rod of men, and with the stripes of the children of men; — read the full passage →

Romans 12:17–21

Render to no man evil for evil. Take thought for things honorable in the sight of all men. — read the full passage →

Proverbs 1:1–33

The proverbs of Solomon the son of David, king of Israel: — read the full passage →

Malachi 2:10

Have we not all one father? hath not one God created us? why do we deal treacherously every man against his brother, profaning the covenant of our fathers?

Psalms 103:1–22

Bless Jehovah, O my soul; And all that is within me, blesshis holy name. — read the full passage →

Hebrews 12:11

All chastening seemeth for the present to be not joyous but grievous; yet afterward it yieldeth peaceable fruit unto them that have been exercised thereby, even the fruit of righteousness.

Deuteronomy 1:31

and in the wilderness, where thou hast seen how that Jehovah thy God bare thee, as a man doth bear his son, in all the way that ye went, until ye came unto this place.

1 Timothy 5:1–25

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

1 Peter 4:8

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

1 Timothy 3:2–5

The bishop therefore must be without reproach, the husband of one wife, temperate, sober-minded, orderly, given to hospitality, apt to teach; — read the full passage →

Galatians 4:6

And because ye are sons, God sent forth the Spirit of his Son into our hearts, crying, Abba, Father.

John 14:12

Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me, the works that I do shall he do also; and greater works than these shall he do; because I go unto the Father.

Matthew 28:19

Go ye therefore, and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them into the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit:

Matthew 6:17–18

But thou, when thou fastest, anoint thy head, and wash thy face; — 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.

Proverbs 3:11

My son, despise not the chastening of Jehovah; Neither be weary of his reproof:

Proverbs 4:1–4

Hear, mysons, the instruction of a father, And attend to know understanding: — read the full passage →

Proverbs 3:32

For the perverse is an abomination to Jehovah; But his friendship is with the upright.

Romans 8:15

For ye received not the spirit of bondage again unto fear; but ye received the spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father.

Psalms 128:3–4

Thy wife shall be as a fruitful vine, In the innermost parts of thy house; Thy children like olive plants, Round about thy table. — read the full passage →

Philippians 4:6

In nothing be anxious; but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.

Exodus 34:6–7

And Jehovah passed by before him, and proclaimed, Jehovah, Jehovah, a God merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and abundant in lovingkindness and truth; — read the full passage →

Luke 1:37

For no word from God shall be void of power.

Matthew 6:8

Be not therefore like unto them: for your Father knoweth what things ye have need of, before ye ask him.

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 →

Ephesians 4:6

one God and Father of all, who is over all, and through all, and in all.

Deuteronomy 8:5

And thou shalt consider in thy heart, that, as a man chasteneth his son, so Jehovah thy God chasteneth thee.

2 Timothy 3:16–17

Every scripture inspired of God is also profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for instruction which is in righteousness: — read the full passage →

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