Topic

Teaching Children

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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.

Deuteronomy 6:6–7

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

Ephesians 6:4

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

Proverbs 13:24

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

Psalms 127:3

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

Deuteronomy 6:7

and thou shalt teach them diligently unto thy children, and shalt talk 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.

Isaiah 54:13

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

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 →

Matthew 19:13–15

Then were there brought unto him little children, that he should lay his hands on them, and pray: and the disciples rebuked them. — read the full passage →

Colossians 3:21

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

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 →

Psalms 127:3–5

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

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.

Colossians 3:20

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

Proverbs 19:18

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

1 Timothy 4:12

Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an ensample to them that believe, in word, in manner of life, in love, in faith, in purity.

Proverbs 1:8–9

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

Matthew 19:14

But Jesus said, Suffer the little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for to such belongeth the kingdom of heaven.

Proverbs 22:15

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

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;

Galatians 5:22–23

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, — read the full passage →

Ephesians 6:1–4

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

3 John 1:4

Greater joy have I none than this, to hear of my children walking in the truth.

Proverbs 29:15

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

Proverbs 29:17

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

Hebrews 12:5–11

and ye have forgotten the exhortation which reasoneth with you as with sons, My son, regard not lightly the chastening of the Lord, Nor faint when thou art reproved of him; — read the full passage →

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.

Ecclesiastes 12:1

Remember also thy Creator in the days of thy youth, before the evil days come, and the years draw nigh, when thou shalt say, I have no pleasure in them;

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.

James 3:1

Be not manyof youteachers, my brethren, knowing that we shall receive heavier judgment.

Isaiah 28:9–10

Whom will he teach knowledge? and whom will he make to understand the message? them that are weaned from the milk, and drawn from the breasts? — read the full passage →

Proverbs 3:5–6

Trust in Jehovah with all thy heart, And lean not upon thine own understanding: — read the full passage →

Psalms 34:11

Come, ye children, hearken unto me: I will teach you the fear of Jehovah.

Titus 2:4–5

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

Genesis 18:19

For I have known him, to the end that he may command his children and his household after him, that they may keep the way of Jehovah, to do righteousness and justice; to the end that Jehovah may bring upon Abraham that which he hath spoken of him.

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 →

Proverbs 20:11

Even a child maketh himself known by his doings, Whether his work be pure, and whether it be right.

Philippians 4:13

I can do all things in him that strengtheneth me.

Ephesians 6:1–3

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

Psalms 78:1–7

Give ear, O my people, to my law: Incline your ears to the words of my mouth. — read the full passage →

Exodus 20:12

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

Proverbs 13:22

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

2 Timothy 3:16

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

Deuteronomy 4:10

the day that thou stoodest before Jehovah thy God in Horeb, when Jehovah said unto me, Assemble me the people, and I will make them hear my words, that they may learn to fear me all the days that they live upon the earth, and that they may teach their children.

Psalms 23:1–6

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

2 Timothy 2:15

Give diligence to present thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, handling aright the word of truth.

Proverbs 17:6

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

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 15:5

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

Deuteronomy 4:9–10

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; — read the full passage →

Mark 9:37

Whosoever shall receive one of such little children in my name, receiveth me: and whosoever receiveth me, receiveth not me, but him that sent me.

Psalms 8:2

Out of the mouth of babes and sucklings hast thou established strength, Because of thine adversaries, That thou mightest still the enemy and the avenger.

Luke 6:40

The disciple is not above his teacher: but every one when he is perfected shall be as his teacher.

James 1:5

But if any of you lacketh wisdom, let him ask of God, who giveth to all liberally and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.

Deuteronomy 11:18–19

Therefore shall ye lay up these my words in your heart and in your soul; and ye shall bind them for a sign upon your hand, and they shall be for frontlets between your eyes. — read the full passage →

Ephesians 4:32

and be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving each other, even as God also in Christ forgave you.

Matthew 5:19

Whosoever therefore shall break one of these least commandments, and shall teach men so, shall be called least in the kingdom of heaven: but whosoever shall do and teach them, he shall be called great in the kingdom of heaven.

Deuteronomy 6:6–9

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

Colossians 3:16

Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly; in all wisdom teaching and admonishing one another with psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts unto God.

Matthew 18:2–6

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

Proverbs 1:8

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

Psalms 32:8

I will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou shalt go: I will counsel thee with mine eye upon thee.

1 Timothy 4:11

These things command and teach.

Psalms 113:9

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

John 14:26

But the Comforter, even the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring to your remembrance all that I said unto you.

1 Peter 4:10

according as each hath received a gift, ministering it among yourselves, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God;

Romans 12:7

or ministry, let us give ourselves to our ministry; or he that teacheth, to his teaching;

Matthew 21:15–16

But when the chief priests and the scribes saw the wonderful things that he did, and the children that were crying in the temple and saying, Hosanna to the son of David; they were moved with indignation, — read the full passage →

Matthew 10:24

A disciple is not above his teacher, nor a servant above his lord.

Luke 2:52

And Jesus advanced in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and men.

James 3:1–2

Be not manyof youteachers, my brethren, knowing that we shall receive heavier judgment. — read the full passage →

2 Timothy 1:11

whereunto I was appointed a preacher, and an apostle, and a teacher.

Isaiah 26:3

Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee; because he trusteth in thee.

John 13:13

Ye call me, Teacher, and, Lord: and ye say well; for so I am.

Matthew 19:13–14

Then were there brought unto him little children, that he should lay his hands on them, and pray: and the disciples rebuked them. — read the full passage →

Psalms 119:11

Thy word have I laid up in my heart, That I might not sin against thee.

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 →

Mark 10:15

Verily I say unto you, Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child, he shall in no wise enter therein.

Mark 9:36–37

And he took a little child, and set him in the midst of them: and taking him in his arms, he said unto them, — read the full passage →

Ephesians 4:29

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.

Romans 6:23

For the wages of sin is death; but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.

Romans 2:21

thou therefore that teachest another, teachest thou not thyself? thou that preachest a man should not steal, dost thou steal?

Matthew 21:22

And all things, whatsoever ye shall ask in prayer, believing, ye shall receive.

Titus 2:3–5

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 →

Jeremiah 29:11

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.

Luke 6:31

And as ye would that men should do to you, do ye also to them likewise.

Titus 2:7–8

in all things showing thyself an ensample of good works; in thy doctrine showing uncorruptness, gravity, — read the full passage →

1 Corinthians 16:13–14

Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be strong. — read the full passage →

Romans 12:6–7

And having gifts differing according to the grace that was given to us, whether prophecy, let us prophesy according to the proportion of our faith; — read the full passage →

Ephesians 2:8–9

for by grace have ye been saved through faith; and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God; — read the full passage →

1 Peter 5:5

Likewise, ye younger, be subject unto the elder. Yea, all of you gird yourselves with humility, to serve one another: for God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace to the humble.

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.

1 Corinthians 15:58

Wherefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labor is not vain in the Lord.

James 1:17

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.

2 Timothy 3:14–17

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 →

Ephesians 3:16–19

that he would grant you, according to the riches of his glory, that ye may be strengthened with power through his Spirit in the inward man; — read the full passage →

Matthew 28:19–20

Go ye therefore, and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them into the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit: — read the full passage →

1 Chronicles 25:8

And they cast lots for their offices, all alike, as well the small as the great, the teacher as the scholar.

Matthew 5:6

Blessed are they that hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled.

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.

Topical index adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0). Verse text: ASV.