Topic

Taking Care Of Your Children

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1 Timothy 5:8

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

Psalms 127:3

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

Proverbs 22:6

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

Ephesians 6:4

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

Psalms 34:17–20

The righteous cried, and Jehovah heard, And delivered them out of all their troubles. — read the full passage →

Psalms 34:1–22

I will bless Jehovah at all times: His praise shall continually be in my mouth. — read the full passage →

Genesis 2:24

Therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother, and shall cleave unto his wife: and they shall be one flesh.

2 Chronicles 7:14

if my people, who are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.

1 John 1:9

If we confess our sins, he is faithful and righteous to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

James 5:14

Is any among you sick? let him call for the elders of the church; and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord:

Acts 5:29

But Peter and the apostles answered and said, We must obey God rather than men.

Galatians 5:19–21

Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are these: fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness, — read the full passage →

Philippians 4:19

And my God shall supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.

John 3:16

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.

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 yours, but you: for the children ought not to lay up for the parents, but the parents for the children.

Psalms 91:1–12

He that dwelleth in the secret place of the Most High Shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. — read the full passage →

2 Timothy 3:16

Every scripture inspired of God is also profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for instruction which is in righteousness:

Titus 2:4

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

Genesis 3:16–19

Unto the woman he said, I will greatly multiply thy pain and thy conception; in pain thou shalt bring forth children; and thy desire shall be to thy husband, and he shall rule over thee. — read the full passage →

James 1:27

Pure religion and undefiled before our God and Father is this, to visit the fatherless and widows in their affliction, and to keep oneself unspotted from the world.

Ephesians 5:25

Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself up for it;

2 Thessalonians 3:10

For even when we were with you, this we commanded you, If any will not work, neither let him eat.

Luke 11:1

And it came to pass, as he was praying in a certain place, that when he ceased, one of his disciples said unto him, Lord, teach us to pray, even as John also taught his disciples.

Romans 1:30–32

backbiters, hateful to God, insolent, haughty, boastful, inventors of evil things, disobedient to parents, — read the full passage →

1 Timothy 5:4

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.

Mark 10:13–16

And they were bringing unto him little children, that he should touch them: and the disciples rebuked them. — read the full passage →

1 Corinthians 6:19–20

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 →

Ephesians 6:1–4

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

1 Corinthians 6:18

Flee fornication. Every sin that a man doeth is without the body; but he that committeth fornication sinneth against his own body.

Proverbs 17:6

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

1 Samuel 31:1

Now the Philistines fought against Israel: and the men of Israel fled from before the Philistines, and fell down slain in mount Gilboa.

Psalms 127:3–5

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

Psalms 103:13

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

Revelation 1:1

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;

Ephesians 6:1–3

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

Colossians 3:21

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

Colossians 3:1

If then ye were raised together with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated on the right hand of God.

Romans 5:8

But God commendeth his own love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.

Proverbs 19:17

He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto Jehovah, And his good deed will he pay him again.

2 Corinthians 12:9

And he hath said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my power is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my weaknesses, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.

Romans 8:1

There is therefore now no condemnation to them that are in Christ Jesus.

Proverbs 22:15

Foolishness is bound up in the heart of a child; Butthe rod of correction shall drive it far from him.

Proverbs 13:24

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

1 Peter 5:2–4

Tend the flock of God which is among you, exercising the oversight, not of constraint, but willingly, according to the will of God; nor yet for filthy lucre, but of a ready mind; — read the full passage →

Ephesians 6:2–3

Honor thy father and mother (which is the first commandment with promise), — read the full passage →

John 3:16–17

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 →

Isaiah 41:10

fear thou not, for I am with thee; be not dismayed, for I am thy God; I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.

Proverbs 19:18

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

John 20:10–18

So the disciples went away again unto their own home. — read the full passage →

Luke 2:51

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.

Matthew 18:10

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.

Proverbs 23:13–14

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

1 John 3:3

And every one that hath this hope set on him purifieth himself, even as he is pure.

Titus 2:1–15

But speak thou the things which befit the sound doctrine: — read the full passage →

1 Timothy 5:16

If any woman that believeth hath widows, let her relieve them, and let not the church be burdened; that it may relieve them that are widows indeed.

Ephesians 5:1–33

Be ye therefore imitators of God, as beloved children; — read the full passage →

Matthew 18:2–6

And he called to him a little child, and set him in the midst of them, — read the full passage →

Matthew 18:1–35

In that hour came the disciples unto Jesus, saying, Who then is greatest in the kingdom of heaven? — read the full passage →

Matthew 15:4–6

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 →

Proverbs 1:8

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

Psalms 113:9

He maketh the barren woman to keep house, And to bea joyful mother of children. Praise ye Jehovah.

1 Kings 16:18

And it came to pass, when Zimri saw that the city was taken, that he went into the castle of the king’s house, and burnt the king’s house over him with fire, and died,

Deuteronomy 4:9

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;

Exodus 20:12

Honor thy father and thy mother, that thy days may be long in the land which Jehovah thy God giveth thee.

1 Peter 5:2

Tend the flock of God which is among you, exercising the oversight, not of constraint, but willingly, according to the will of God; nor yet for filthy lucre, but of a ready mind;

2 Timothy 3:16–17

Every scripture inspired of God is also profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for instruction which is in righteousness: — read the full passage →

1 Timothy 5:3–4

Honor widows that are widows indeed. — read the full passage →

Colossians 3:20

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

Ephesians 6:1

Children, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right.

Galatians 6:10

So then, as we have opportunity, let us work that which is good toward all men, and especially toward them that are of the household of the faith.

John 19:25–27

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 →

Luke 24:46

and he said unto them, Thus it is written, that the Christ should suffer, and rise again from the dead the third day;

Matthew 25:40

And the King shall answer and say unto them, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye did it unto one of these my brethren, even these least, ye did it unto me.

Matthew 7:12

All things therefore whatsoever ye would that men should do unto you, even so do ye also unto them: for this is the law and the prophets.

Isaiah 54:13

And all thy children shall be taught of Jehovah; and great shall be the peace of thy children.

Proverbs 23:22

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

Psalms 23:1–6

Jehovah is my shepherd; I shall not want. — read the full passage →

Judges 16:25–30

And it came to pass, when their hearts were merry, that they said, Call for Samson, that he may make us sport. And they called for Samson out of the prison-house; and he made sport before them. And they set him between the pillars: — read the full passage →

Deuteronomy 6:6–9

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

Revelation 1:1–20

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 →

Titus 2:5

to be sober-minded, chaste, workers at home, kind, being in subjection to their own husbands, that the word of God be not blasphemed:

2 Timothy 3:14–15

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 →

Colossians 3:18

Wives, be in subjection to your husbands, as is fitting in the Lord.

Colossians 3:2

Set your mind on the things that are above, not on the things that are upon the earth.

Ephesians 6:16

withal taking up the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the evil one.

Ephesians 6:2

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

Romans 5:12

Therefore, as through one man sin entered into the world, and death through sin; and so death passed unto all men, for that all sinned:—

John 16:21

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.

John 3:2

the same came unto him by night, and said to him, Rabbi, we know that thou art a teacher come from God; for no one can do these signs that thou doest, except God be with him.

Isaiah 38:19

The living, the living, he shall praise thee, as I do this day: The father to the children shall make known thy truth.

Proverbs 29:15

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

Psalms 78:4

We will not hide them from their children, Telling to the generation to come the praises of Jehovah, And his strength, and his wondrous works that he hath done.

Deuteronomy 11:19

And ye shall teach them your children, talking of them, when thou sittest in thy house, and when thou walkest by the way, and when thou liest down, and when thou risest up.

1 Peter 5:7

casting all your anxiety upon him, because he careth for you.

Titus 2:4–5

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

2 Timothy 3:17

that the man of God may be complete, furnished completely unto every good work.

1 Timothy 5:13

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.

1 Timothy 5:7

These things also command, that they may be without reproach.

Philippians 4:13

I can do all things in him that strengtheneth me.

Philippians 4:2

I exhort Euodia, and I exhort Syntyche, to be of the same mind in the Lord.

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