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Ephesians 6:1–4

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

Proverbs 22:6

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

Exodus 20:12

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

Colossians 3:20–21

Children, obey your parents in all things, for this pleases the Lord. — read the full passage →

Proverbs 1:8

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

Psalms 103:13

Like a father has compassion on his children, so Yahweh has compassion on those who fear him.

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.

Proverbs 23:22

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

Proverbs 17:6

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

1 Timothy 5:4

But if any widow has children or grandchildren, let them learn first to show piety towards their own family, and to repay their parents, for this is acceptable in the sight of God.

Deuteronomy 6:6–7

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

Proverbs 29:15

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

Proverbs 13:24

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

2 Corinthians 12:14

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 your possessions, but you. For the children ought not to save up for the parents, but the parents for the children.

Proverbs 31:25–28

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

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.

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 →

Malachi 4:6

He will turn the hearts of the fathers to the children, and the hearts of the children to their fathers, lest I come and strike the earth with a curse.”

Hebrews 12:7–11

It is for discipline that you endure. God deals with you as with children, for what son is there whom his father doesn’t discipline? — read the full passage →

Proverbs 29:17

Correct your son, and he will give you peace; yes, he will bring delight to your soul.

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.’

Proverbs 1:8–9

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

Deuteronomy 6:6–9

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

Proverbs 6:20

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

Proverbs 30:17

“The eye that mocks at his father, and scorns obedience to his mother: the ravens of the valley shall pick it out, the young eagles shall eat it.

Proverbs 31:28

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

Proverbs 15:20

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

Colossians 3:21

Fathers, don’t provoke your children, so that they won’t be discouraged.

1 Timothy 5:8

But if anyone doesn’t provide for his own, and especially his own household, he has denied the faith, and is worse than an unbeliever.

Ephesians 6:4

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

Psalms 127:3–5

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

Colossians 3:20

Children, obey your parents in all things, for this pleases the Lord.

Luke 15:11–32

He said, “A certain man had two sons. — read the full passage →

Proverbs 15:5

A fool despises his father’s correction, but he who heeds reproof shows prudence.

Proverbs 4:1–4

Listen, sons, to a father’s instruction. Pay attention and know understanding; — read the full passage →

Matthew 19:19

‘Honor your father and mother.’And, ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’”

Proverbs 3:11–12

My son, don’t despise Yahweh’s discipline, neither be weary of his reproof: — read the full passage →

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.

Psalms 127:3

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

Hebrews 12:9–11

Furthermore, we had the fathers of our flesh to chasten us, and we paid them respect. Shall we not much rather be in subjection to the Father of spirits, and live? — read the full passage →

Luke 15:20

“He arose, and came to his father. But while he was still far off, his father saw him, and was moved with compassion, and ran, and fell on his neck, and kissed him.

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 →

Matthew 6:1–34

“Be careful that you don’t do your charitable giving before men, to be seen by them, or else you have no reward from your Father who is in heaven. — read the full passage →

Proverbs 31:26–28

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

Proverbs 31:15–28

She rises also while it is yet night, gives food to her household, and portions for her servant girls. — read the full passage →

Proverbs 23:13–14

Don’t withhold correction from a child. If you punish him with the rod, he will not die. — read the full passage →

Proverbs 20:20

Whoever curses his father or his mother, his lamp shall be put out in blackness of darkness.

Proverbs 19:18

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

Proverbs 13:22

A good man leaves an inheritance to his children’s children, but the wealth of the sinner is stored for the righteous.

Ephesians 6:2

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

Ephesians 4:29

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

2 Timothy 3:14–15

But you remain in the things which you have learned and have been assured of, knowing from whom you have learned them. — read the full passage →

1 Timothy 3:4

one who rules his own house well, having children in subjection with all reverence;

Ephesians 6:1–2

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

Luke 18:16

Jesus summoned them, saying, “Allow the little children to come to me, and don’t hinder them, for the Kingdom of God belongs to such as these.

Mark 7:10

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

Malachi 4:5–6

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

Malachi 2:10

Don’t we all have one father? Hasn’t one God created us? Why do we deal treacherously every man against his brother, profaning the covenant of our fathers?

Proverbs 31:25–31

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

Proverbs 31:15–17

She rises also while it is yet night, gives food to her household, and portions for her servant girls. — read the full passage →

Proverbs 20:7

A righteous man walks in integrity. Blessed are his children after him.

Proverbs 19:26

He who robs his father and drives away his mother, is a son who causes shame and brings reproach.

Proverbs 6:20–22

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

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;

Leviticus 19:3

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

1 Corinthians 6:19–20

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

Romans 1:29

being filled with all unrighteousness, sexual immorality, wickedness, covetousness, malice; full of envy, murder, strife, deceit, evil habits, secret slanderers,

1 Chronicles 17:1–27

When David lived in his house, David said to Nathan the prophet, “Behold, I dwell in a house of cedar, but the ark of the covenant of Yahweh is under curtains.” — read the full passage →

2 Samuel 17:23

When Ahithophel saw that his counsel was not followed, he saddled his donkey, and arose, and went home, to his city, and set his house in order, and hanged himself; and he died, and was buried in the tomb of his father.

Romans 8:29

For whom he foreknew, he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brothers.

John 14:1–31

“Don’t let your heart be troubled. Believe in God. Believe also in me. — read the full passage →

Psalms 150:1–6

Praise Yah! Praise God in his sanctuary! Praise him in his heavens for his acts of power! — read the full passage →

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