7 Bible Verses about Children, Duties Of

Children, obey your parents in the Lord; for this is right. "Honor thy father and mother;" which is the first commandment with a promise; "that it may be well with thee, and thou mayst live long on the earth."

Furthermore, we were chastened by the fathers of our flesh, and we gave them reverence; shall we not much rather be in subjection to the Father of spirits, and live?

In like manner, ye younger men, submit yourselves to the elder; and all of you be clothed with humility toward each other; for "God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace to the humble."

But if any widow have children or grandchildren, let them learn first to show piety to their own family, and to requite their parents; for this is acceptable before God.

For Moses said, "Honor thy father and thy mother;" and, "He that curseth father or mother, let him surely die."

Children, obey your parents in all things; for this is wellpleasing in the Lord. Fathers, provoke not your children, lest they be discouraged.

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