Topic

Mothers Love

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Isaiah 66:13

As one whom his mother comforts, so will I comfort you; and you will be comforted in Jerusalem.”

Isaiah 49:15

“Can a woman forget her nursing child, that she should not have compassion on the son of her womb? Yes, these may forget, yet I will not forget you!

Proverbs 22:6

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

1 Corinthians 13:4–7

Love is patient and is kind; love doesn’t envy. Love doesn’t brag, is not proud, — read the full passage →

Exodus 20:12

“Honor your father and your mother, that your days may be long in the land which Yahweh your God gives you.

Proverbs 1:8–9

My son, listen to your father’s instruction, and don’t forsake your mother’s teaching: — read the full passage →

Proverbs 31:25–30

Strength and dignity are her clothing. She laughs at the time to come. — read the full passage →

1 Peter 4:8

And above all things be earnest in your love among yourselves, for love covers a multitude of sins.

Luke 2:51

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

Psalms 127:3

Behold, children are a heritage of Yahweh. The fruit of the womb is his reward.

2 Timothy 1:5

having been reminded of the sincere faith that is in you; which lived first in your grandmother Lois, and your mother Eunice, and, I am persuaded, in you also.

Luke 1:46–48

Mary said, “My soul magnifies the Lord. — read the full passage →

Proverbs 31:25

Strength and dignity are her clothing. She laughs at the time to come.

Titus 2:4

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

3 John 1:4

I have no greater joy than this, to hear about my children walking in truth.

Titus 2:3–5

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

1 Peter 3:4

but in the hidden person of the heart, in the incorruptible adornment of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of God very precious.

1 Corinthians 13:13

But now faith, hope, and love remain—these three. The greatest of these is love.

Psalms 139:13

For you formed my inmost being. You knit me together in my mother’s womb.

Deuteronomy 5:16

“Honor your father and your mother, as Yahweh your God commanded you; that your days may be long, and that it may go well with you, in the land which Yahweh your God gives you.

Ephesians 6:1–3

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

John 19:26–27

Therefore when Jesus saw his mother, and the disciple whom he loved standing there, he said to his mother, “Woman, behold your son!” — read the full passage →

Proverbs 31:28

Her children rise up and call her blessed. Her husband also praises her:

1 Timothy 5:2

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

Genesis 3:20

The man called his wife Eve because she would be the mother of all the living.

Proverbs 31:26–27

She opens her mouth with wisdom. Faithful instruction is on her tongue. — read the full passage →

Philippians 1:3

I thank my God whenever I remember you,

Deuteronomy 4:9

Only be careful, and keep your soul diligently, lest you forget the things which your eyes saw, and lest they depart from your heart all the days of your life; but make them known to your children and your children’s children;

Proverbs 31:30

Charm is deceitful, and beauty is vain; but a woman who fears Yahweh, she shall be praised.

Proverbs 23:25

Let your father and your mother be glad! Let her who bore you rejoice!

John 19:25–27

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 →

Psalms 113:9

He settles the barren woman in her home, as a joyful mother of children. Praise Yah!

Proverbs 31:26

She opens her mouth with wisdom. Faithful instruction is on her tongue.

Leviticus 19:3

“‘Each one of you shall respect his mother and his father. You shall keep my Sabbaths. I am Yahweh your God.

Proverbs 23:22–25

Listen to your father who gave you life, and don’t despise your mother when she is old. — read the full passage →

Genesis 21:1–3

Yahweh visited Sarah as he had said, and Yahweh did to Sarah as he had spoken. — read the full passage →

Deuteronomy 6:6–7

These words, which I command you this day, shall be on your heart; — read the full passage →

Proverbs 31:10–12

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

Proverbs 31:31

Give her of the fruit of her hands! Let her works praise her in the gates!

Proverbs 23:22

Listen to your father who gave you life, and don’t despise your mother when she is old.

Proverbs 6:20–22

My son, keep your father’s commandment, and don’t forsake your mother’s teaching. — read the full passage →

Galatians 5:22–23

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faith, — read the full passage →

Proverbs 17:6

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

Proverbs 31:25–31

Strength and dignity are her clothing. She laughs at the time to come. — read the full passage →

Proverbs 6:20

My son, keep your father’s commandment, and don’t forsake your mother’s teaching.

Proverbs 1:8

My son, listen to your father’s instruction, and don’t forsake your mother’s teaching:

Proverbs 31:1–31

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

1 Samuel 1:26–28

She said, “Oh, my lord, as your soul lives, my lord, I am the woman who stood by you here, praying to Yahweh. — read the full passage →

Proverbs 14:1

Every wise woman builds her house, but the foolish one tears it down with her own hands.

Galatians 5:22

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faith,

Ezekiel 16:44

Behold, everyone who uses proverbs shall use this proverb against you, saying, As is the mother, so is her daughter.

Matthew 15:4–6

For God commanded, ‘Honor your father and your mother,’and, ‘He who speaks evil of father or mother, let him be put to death.’ — read the full passage →

Proverbs 31:10

Who can find a worthy woman? For her price is far above rubies.

Matthew 15:4

For God commanded, ‘Honor your father and your mother,’and, ‘He who speaks evil of father or mother, let him be put to death.’

Deuteronomy 4:9–10

Only be careful, and keep your soul diligently, lest you forget the things which your eyes saw, and lest they depart from your heart all the days of your life; but make them known to your children and your children’s children; — read the full passage →

Proverbs 19:26–27

He who robs his father and drives away his mother, is a son who causes shame and brings reproach. — read the full passage →

Proverbs 18:22

Whoever finds a wife finds a good thing, and obtains favor of Yahweh.

Proverbs 29:15

The rod of correction gives wisdom, but a child left to himself causes shame to his mother.

Proverbs 6:20–21

My son, keep your father’s commandment, and don’t forsake your mother’s teaching. — read the full passage →

John 15:13

Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends.

Song of Solomon 8:2

I would lead you, bringing you into my mother’s house, who would instruct me. I would have you drink spiced wine, of the juice of my pomegranate.

Proverbs 11:16

A gracious woman obtains honor, but violent men obtain riches.

Titus 2:4–5

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

Romans 13:8

Owe no one anything, except to love one another; for he who loves his neighbor has fulfilled the law.

Proverbs 31:28–29

Her children rise up and call her blessed. Her husband also praises her: — read the full passage →

Philippians 1:2–3

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

1 Corinthians 16:14

Let all that you do be done in love.

John 3:16

For God so loved the world, that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish, but have eternal life.

Proverbs 13:24

One who spares the rod hates his son, but one who loves him is careful to discipline him.

John 16:21

A woman, when she gives birth, has sorrow, because her time has come. But when she has delivered the child, she doesn’t remember the anguish any more, for the joy that a human being is born into the world.

Ephesians 6:2

“Honor your father and mother,” which is the first commandment with a promise:

1 John 4:19

We love him, because he first loved us.

Isaiah 40:31

But those who wait for Yahweh will renew their strength. They will mount up with wings like eagles. They will run, and not be weary. They will walk, and not faint.

Ephesians 4:32

And be kind to one another, tender hearted, forgiving each other, just as God also in Christ forgave you.

Proverbs 31:29

“Many women do noble things, but you excel them all.”

Psalms 127:3–5

Behold, children are a heritage of Yahweh. The fruit of the womb is his reward. — read the full passage →

Genesis 2:24

Therefore a man will leave his father and his mother, and will join with his wife, and they will be one flesh.

1 John 4:12

No one has seen God at any time. If we love one another, God remains in us, and his love has been perfected in us.

Philippians 4:8

Finally, brothers, whatever things are true, whatever things are honorable, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report; if there is any virtue, and if there is any praise, think about these things.

Proverbs 15:20

A wise son makes a father glad, but a foolish man despises his mother.

Revelation 1:1

This is the Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show to his servants the things which must happen soon, which he sent and made known by his angel to his servant, John,

Luke 1:5–6

There was in the days of Herod, the king of Judea, a certain priest named Zacharias, of the priestly division of Abijah. He had a wife of the daughters of Aaron, and her name was Elizabeth. — read the full passage →

Galatians 6:9

Let us not be weary in doing good, for we will reap in due season, if we don’t give up.

Romans 12:9–10

Let love be without hypocrisy. Abhor that which is evil. Cling to that which is good. — read the full passage →

Proverbs 22:15

Folly is bound up in the heart of a child: the rod of discipline drives it far from him.

Proverbs 19:14

House and riches are an inheritance from fathers, but a prudent wife is from Yahweh.

1 Corinthians 13:4–8

Love is patient and is kind; love doesn’t envy. Love doesn’t brag, is not proud, — read the full passage →

Ruth 3:5–6

She said to her, “All that you say I will do.” — read the full passage →

Colossians 3:24

knowing that from the Lord you will receive the reward of the inheritance; for you serve the Lord Christ.

Ephesians 6:4

You fathers, don’t provoke your children to wrath, but nurture them in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.

Psalms 139:13–14

For you formed my inmost being. You knit me together in my mother’s womb. — read the full passage →

Ruth 1:16–17

Ruth said, “Don’t entreat me to leave you, and to return from following after you, for where you go, I will go; and where you lodge, I will lodge; your people shall be my people, and your God my God; — read the full passage →

2 Kings 4:30

The mother of the child said, “As Yahweh lives, and as your soul lives, I will not leave you.” He arose, and followed her.

1 John 4:7

Beloved, let us love one another, for love is of God; and everyone who loves has been born of God, and knows God.

Titus 2:3

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

1 John 3:18

My little children, let’s not love in word only, neither with the tongue only, but in deed and truth.

Proverbs 19:18

Discipline your son, for there is hope; don’t be a willing party to his death.

Colossians 3:14

Above all these things, walk in love, which is the bond of perfection.

Luke 18:20

You know the commandments: ‘Don’t commit adultery,’ ‘Don’t murder,’ ‘Don’t steal,’ ‘Don’t give false testimony,’ ‘Honor your father and your mother.’”

John 3:16–17

For God so loved the world, that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish, but have eternal life. — read the full passage →

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