parents and children
What does the Bible say about parents and children? These are the passages readers found most helpful — tap any citation to read it in context.
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6The proverb is: A youth is close to his way; even when he is old, he will not withdraw from it.
4And you, fathers, do not provoke your children to anger, but educate them with the discipline and correction of the Lord.
21Fathers, do not provoke your children to indignation, lest they lose heart.
12Honor your father and your mother, so that you may have a long life upon the land, which the Lord your God will give to you.
24He who spares the rod hates his son. But he who loves him urgently instructs him.
15Foolishness has been bound to the heart of a child, and a rod of discipline shall cause it to flee.
15The rod and its correction distribute wisdom. But the child who is left to his own will, brings shame to his mother.
1Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is just.
8Listen, my son, to the discipline of your father, and forsake not the law of your mother, 9so that grace may be added to your head and a collar to your neck.
17Teach your son, and he will refresh you, and he will give delight to your soul.
3Behold, the inheritance of the Lord is sons, the reward is the fruit of the womb.
20Children, obey your parents in all things. For this is well-pleasing to the Lord.
13Do not be willing to take away discipline from a child. For if you strike him with the rod, he will not die. 14You will strike him with the rod, and so shall you deliver his soul from Hell.
18Teach your son; do not despair. But do not set your soul toward putting him to death.