29 Bible Verses about Family First

Whoever does not provide for his own relatives and particularly for his own family, has repudiated the faith: he is worse than an infidel.

(if a man does not know how to manage his own household, how is he to look after the church of God?);

It is time for the Judgment to begin with the household of God; and if it begins with us, what will be the fate of those who refuse obedience to God's gospel?

able to manage his own household properly and keep his children submissive and perfectly respectful

(When a widow has children or grandchildren, they must learn that the first duty of religion is to their own household, and that they should make some return to those who have brought them up. In God's sight this is an acceptable thing.)

from whom every family in heaven and on earth derives its name and nature,

So then, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all men and in particular to the household of the faith.

yes, a man's own household will be his enemies.

But I would like you to understand this: Christ is the head of every man, man is the head of woman, and God is the head of Christ.

Another man also said to him, "I will follow you, Lord. But let me first say good-bye to my people at home."

He who loves father or mother more than me is not worthy of me; he who loves son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me:

For Adam was created first, then Eve;

He said to her, "Let the children be satisfied first of all; it is not fair to take the children's bread and throw it to the dogs."

Do honour to all, love the brotherhood, reverence God, honour the emperor.

Widows who really need it must be supported from the funds.

for the husband is the head of the wife as Christ also (though he is the saviour of the Body) is the head of the church;

Now there were seven brothers in our number. The first married and died; as he had no children he left his wife to his brother.

Deacons are only to be married once, and they must manage their children and households properly.

honour your father and mother (it is the first command with a promise),

When you enter the house, salute it;

the married man is anxious about worldly affairs, how best to satisfy his wife ??34 so he is torn in two directions. The unmarried woman or the maid is also anxious about the Lord's affairs, how to be consecrated, body and spirit; once married, she is anxious about worldly affairs, how best to satisfy her husband.

"If anyone comes to me and does not hate his father and mother and wife and children and brothers and sisters, aye and his own life, he cannot be a disciple of mine;

After this there will be five at issue in one house, three divided against two and two against three,

Now the slave does not remain in the household for all time; the son of the house does.

Another of the disciples said to him, "Lord, let me go and bury my father first of all";

in case I am detained, to let you see how people ought to behave within the household of God; it is the church of the living God, the pillar and bulwark of the Truth.

For the promise is meant for you and for your children and for all who are far off, for anyone whom the Lord our God may call to himself."

Whatever house you enter, first say, 'Peace be to this household!'

You will be betrayed by your very parents and brothers and kinsmen and friends, and some of you will be put to death.