children leaving their parents
What does the Bible say about children leaving their parents? These are the passages readers found most helpful — tap any citation to read it in context.
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31“For this reason, a man shall leave behind his father and mother, and he shall cling to his wife; and the two shall be as one flesh.”
6The proverb is: A youth is close to his way; even when he is old, he will not withdraw from it.
20Children, obey your parents in all things. For this is well-pleasing to the Lord.
24For this reason, a man shall leave behind his father and mother, and he shall cling to his wife; and the two shall be as one flesh.
24He who spares the rod hates his son. But he who loves him urgently instructs him.
4And you, fathers, do not provoke your children to anger, but educate them with the discipline and correction of the Lord.
1Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is just.
15The rod and its correction distribute wisdom. But the child who is left to his own will, brings shame to his mother.
16Cursed be he who does not honor his father and mother. And all the people shall say: Amen.
17Teach your son, and he will refresh you, and he will give delight to your soul.