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Mothers Staying Home With Kids
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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 →
She looketh well to the ways of her household, And eateth not the bread of idleness.
Train up a child in the way he should go, And even when he is old he will not depart from it.
Honor thy father and thy mother, that thy days may be long in the land which Jehovah thy God giveth thee.
But speak thou the things which befit the sound doctrine: — read the full passage →
My son, hear the instruction of thy father, And forsake not the law of thy mother: — read the full passage →
that they may train the young women to love their husbands, to love their children, — read the full passage →
The words of king Lemuel; the oracle which his mother taught him. — read the full passage →
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.
As one whom his mother comforteth, so will I comfort you; and ye shall be comforted in Jerusalem.
but she shall be saved through her child-bearing, if they continue in faith and love and sanctification with sobriety.
He maketh the barren woman to keep house, And to bea joyful mother of children. Praise ye Jehovah.
Lo, children are a heritage of Jehovah; Andthe fruit of the womb ishisreward. — read the full passage →
Lo, children are a heritage of Jehovah; Andthe fruit of the womb ishisreward.
And, ye fathers, provoke not your children to wrath: but nurture them in the chastening and admonition of the Lord.
Children, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right. — read the full passage →
Every wise woman buildeth her house; But the foolish plucketh it down with her own hands.
And we know that to them that love God all things work together for good, even to them that are called according to his purpose.
Foolishness is bound up in the heart of a child; Butthe rod of correction shall drive it far from him.
Love suffereth long, and is kind; love envieth not; love vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up, — read the full passage →
Strength and dignity are her clothing; And she laugheth at the time to come.
to be sober-minded, chaste, workers at home, kind, being in subjection to their own husbands, that the word of God be not blasphemed:
that they may train the young women to love their husbands, to love their children,
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.
The rod and reproof give wisdom; But a child left to himself causeth shame to his mother.
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.
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;
A woman when she is in travail hath sorrow, because her hour is come: but when she is delivered of the child, she remembereth no more the anguish, for the joy that a man is born into the world.
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.
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.
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;
And be not fashioned according to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is the good and acceptable and perfect will of God.
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 →
but they that wait for Jehovah shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; they shall walk, and not faint.
And these words, which I command thee this day, shall be upon thy heart; — read the full passage →
Ye shall fear every man his mother, and his father; and ye shall keep my sabbaths: I am Jehovah your God.
above all things being fervent in your love among yourselves; for love covereth a multitude of sins:
I can do all things in him that strengtheneth me.
Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, and the truth, and the life: no one cometh unto the Father, but by me.
My son, keep the commandment of thy father, And forsake not the law of thy mother:
And the man called his wife’s name Eve; because she was the mother of all living.
I desire therefore that the younger widows marry, bear children, rule the household, give no occasion to the adversary for reviling:
Let thy father and thy mother be glad, And let her that bare thee rejoice.
Whoso findeth a wife findeth a good thing, And obtaineth favor of Jehovah.
Children’s children are the crown of old men; And the glory of children are their fathers.
For thou didst form my inward parts: Thou didst cover me in my mother’s womb.
But if any widow hath children or grandchildren, let them learn first to show piety towards their own family, and to requite their parents: for this is acceptable in the sight of God.
the elder women as mothers; the younger as sisters, in all purity.
I thank my God upon all my remembrance of you,
And Mary said, My soul doth magnify the Lord, — read the full passage →
Her children rise up, and call her blessed; Her husbandalso, and he praiseth her, saying:
He that spareth his rod hateth his son; But he that loveth him chasteneth him betimes.
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 →
that aged women likewise be reverent in demeanor, not slanderers nor enslaved to much wine, teachers of that which is good;
For God gave us not a spirit of fearfulness; but of power and love and discipline.
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,
My son, hear the instruction of thy father, And forsake not the law of thy mother:
but sanctify in your hearts Christ as Lord: being ready always to give answer to every man that asketh you a reason concerning the hope that is in you, yet with meekness and fear:
For I would have you know how greatly I strive for you, and for them at Laodicea, and for as many as have not seen my face in the flesh; — read the full passage →
For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God afore prepared that we should walk in them.
A gracious woman obtaineth honor; And violent men obtain riches.
And Jehovah visited Sarah as he had said, and Jehovah did unto Sarah as he had spoken. — read the full passage →
In like manner, that women adorn themselves in modest apparel, with shamefastness and sobriety; not with braided hair, and gold or pearls or costly raiment; — read the full passage →
nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.
And when the day of Pentecost was now come, they were all together in one place. — read the full passage →
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 →
She openeth her mouth with wisdom; And the law of kindness is on her tongue.
And withal they learn also to be idle, going about from house to house; and not only idle, but tattlers also and busybodies, speaking things which they ought not. — read the full passage →
Rebuke not an elder, but exhort him as a father; the younger men as brethren: — read the full passage →
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.
Servants, be obedient unto them that according to the flesh are your masters, with fear and trembling, in singleness of your heart, as unto Christ;
Children, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right. — read the full passage →
Children, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right.
There is therefore now no condemnation to them that are in Christ Jesus. — read the full passage →
There is therefore now no condemnation to them that are in Christ Jesus.
for all have sinned, and fall short of the glory of God;
And the third day there was a marriage in Cana of Galilee; and the mother of Jesus was there: — read the full passage →
Now it came to pass in those days, there went out a decree from Cæsar Augustus, that all the world should be enrolled. — read the full passage →
For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith Jehovah, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you hope in your latter end.
Withhold not correction from the child; Forif thou beat him with the rod, he will not die. — read the full passage →
Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.
Forasmuch as many have taken in hand to draw up a narrative concerning those matters which have been fulfilled among us, — read the full passage →
Seek ye Jehovah and his strength; Seek his face evermore.
And she said, Oh, my lord, as thy soul liveth, my lord, I am the woman that stood by thee here, praying unto Jehovah. — read the full passage →
Greater joy have I none than this, to hear of my children walking in the truth.
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.
But abide thou in the things which thou hast learned and hast been assured of, knowing of whom thou hast learned them; — read the full passage →
well reported of for good works; if she hath brought up children, if she hath used hospitality to strangers, if she hath washed the saints’ feet, if she hath relieved the afflicted, if she hath diligently followed every good work.
Honor thy father and mother (which is the first commandment with promise),
which is an earnest of our inheritance, unto the redemption of God’s own possession, unto the praise of his glory.
Ye are severed from Christ, ye who would be justified by the law; ye are fallen away from grace.
I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your spiritual service. — read the full passage →
I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your spiritual service. — read the full passage →
And Paul, having tarried after this yet many days, took his leave of the brethren, and sailed thence for Syria, and with him Priscilla and Aquila: having shorn his head in Cenchreæ; for he had a vow. — read the full passage →
For no word from God shall be void of power.
See that ye despise not one of these little ones: for I say unto you, that in heaven their angels do always behold the face of my Father who is in heaven.
In that hour came the disciples unto Jesus, saying, Who then is greatest in the kingdom of heaven? — 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.
longing to see thee, remembering thy tears, that I may be filled with joy;
For of him, and through him, and unto him, are all things. To him be the glory for ever. Amen.
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