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

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.

Children, obey your parents in all things, for this is well-pleasing in the Lord. — read the full passage →

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

Behold, this is the third time I am ready to come to you; and I will not be a burden to you: for I seek not yours, but you: for the children ought not to lay up for the parents, but the parents for the children.

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

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.

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

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.

It is for chastening that ye endure; God dealeth with you as with sons; for what son is there whom his father chasteneth not? — read the full passage →

Correct thy son, and he will give thee rest; Yea, he will give delight unto thy soul.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

And he said, A certain man had two sons: — read the full passage →

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

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

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

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

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

Furthermore, we had the fathers of our flesh to chasten us, and we gave them reverence: shall we not much rather be in subjection unto the Father of spirits, and live? — read the full passage →

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.

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 →

Take heed that ye do not your righteousness before men, to be seen of them: else ye have no reward with your Father who is in heaven. — read the full passage →

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

She riseth also while it is yet night, And giveth food to her household, And their task to her maidens. — read the full passage →

Withhold not correction from the child; Forif thou beat him with the rod, he will not die. — read the full passage →

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

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

A good man leaveth an inheritance to his children’s children; And the wealth of the sinner is laid up for the righteous.

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

Let no corrupt speech proceed out of your mouth, but such as is good for edifying as the need may be, that it may give grace to them that hear.

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 →

one that ruleth well his own house, having his children in subjection with all gravity;

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

But Jesus called them unto him, saying, Suffer the little children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for to such belongeth the kingdom of God.

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

Behold, I will send you Elijah the prophet before the great and terrible day of Jehovah come. — read the full passage →

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?

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

She riseth also while it is yet night, And giveth food to her household, And their task to her maidens. — read the full passage →

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

He that doeth violence to his father, and chaseth away his mother, Is a son that causeth shame and bringeth reproach.

My son, keep the commandment of thy father, 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 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;

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

Or know ye not that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit which is in you, which ye have from God? and ye are not your own; — read the full passage →

being filled with all unrighteousness, wickedness, covetousness, maliciousness; full of envy, murder, strife, deceit, malignity; whisperers,

And it came to pass, when David dwelt in his house, that David said to Nathan the prophet, Lo, I dwell in a house of cedar, but the ark of the covenant of Jehovah dwelleth under curtains. — read the full passage →

And when Ahithophel saw that his counsel was not followed, he saddled his ass, and arose, and gat him home, unto his city, and set his house in order, and hanged himself; and he died, and was buried in the sepulchre of his father.

For whom he foreknew, he also foreordained to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brethren:

Let not your heart be troubled: believe in God, believe also in me. — read the full passage →

Praise ye Jehovah. Praise God in his sanctuary: Praise him in the firmament of his power. — read the full passage →