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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 when he is old he will not depart from it.
“Honor your father and your mother, that your days may be long in the land which Yahweh your God gives you.
Children, obey your parents in all things, for this pleases the Lord. — read the full passage →
My son, listen to your father’s instruction, and don’t forsake your mother’s teaching:
Like a father has compassion on his children, so Yahweh has compassion on those who fear him.
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.
Listen to your father who gave you life, and don’t despise your mother when she is old.
Children’s children are the crown of old men; the glory of children are their parents.
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.
These words, which I command you this day, shall be on your heart; — read the full passage →
The rod of correction gives wisdom, but a child left to himself causes shame to his mother.
One who spares the rod hates his son, but one who loves him is careful to discipline him.
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.
Strength and dignity are her clothing. She laughs at the time to come. — read the full passage →
“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.
Listen to your father who gave you life, and don’t despise your mother when she is old. — read the full passage →
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.”
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 →
Correct your son, and he will give you peace; yes, he will bring delight to your soul.
For God commanded, ‘Honor your father and your mother,’and, ‘He who speaks evil of father or mother, let him be put to death.’
My son, listen to your father’s instruction, and don’t forsake your mother’s teaching: — read the full passage →
These words, which I command you this day, shall be on your heart; — read the full passage →
My son, keep your father’s commandment, and don’t forsake your mother’s teaching.
“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.
Her children rise up and call her blessed. Her husband also praises her:
A wise son makes a father glad, but a foolish man despises his mother.
Fathers, don’t provoke your children, so that they won’t be discouraged.
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.
You fathers, don’t provoke your children to wrath, but nurture them in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.
Behold, children are a heritage of Yahweh. The fruit of the womb is his reward. — read the full passage →
Children, obey your parents in all things, for this pleases the Lord.
He said, “A certain man had two sons. — read the full passage →
A fool despises his father’s correction, but he who heeds reproof shows prudence.
Listen, sons, to a father’s instruction. Pay attention and know understanding; — read the full passage →
‘Honor your father and mother.’And, ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’”
My son, don’t despise Yahweh’s discipline, neither be weary of his reproof: — read the full passage →
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.
Behold, children are a heritage of Yahweh. The fruit of the womb is his reward.
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 →
“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.
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 →
“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 →
She opens her mouth with wisdom. Faithful instruction is on her tongue. — read the full passage →
She rises also while it is yet night, gives food to her household, and portions for her servant girls. — read the full passage →
Don’t withhold correction from a child. If you punish him with the rod, he will not die. — read the full passage →
Whoever curses his father or his mother, his lamp shall be put out in blackness of darkness.
Discipline your son, for there is hope; don’t be a willing party to his death.
A good man leaves an inheritance to his children’s children, but the wealth of the sinner is stored for the righteous.
“Honor your father and mother,” which is the first commandment with a promise:
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.
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 →
one who rules his own house well, having children in subjection with all reverence;
Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. — read the full passage →
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.
For Moses said, ‘Honor your father and your mother;’and, ‘He who speaks evil of father or mother, let him be put to death.’
Behold, I will send you Elijah the prophet before the great and terrible day of Yahweh comes. — read the full passage →
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?
Strength and dignity are her clothing. She laughs at the time to come. — read the full passage →
She rises also while it is yet night, gives food to her household, and portions for her servant girls. — read the full passage →
A righteous man walks in integrity. Blessed are his children after him.
He who robs his father and drives away his mother, is a son who causes shame and brings reproach.
My son, keep your father’s commandment, and don’t forsake your mother’s teaching. — read the full passage →
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;
“‘Each one of you shall respect his mother and his father. You shall keep my Sabbaths. I am Yahweh your God.
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 →
being filled with all unrighteousness, sexual immorality, wickedness, covetousness, malice; full of envy, murder, strife, deceit, evil habits, secret slanderers,
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 →
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.
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.
“Don’t let your heart be troubled. Believe in God. Believe also in me. — read the full passage →
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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