29 Bible Verses about Family First

But if a man makes no provision for those dependent on him, and especially for his own family, he has disowned the faith and is behaving worse than an unbeliever.

(If a man does not know how to rule his own household, how shall he have the Church of God given into his care?)

For the time has come for judgement to begin, and to begin at the house of God; and if it begins with us, what will be the end of those who reject God's Good News?

but ruling his own household wisely and well, with children kept under control with true dignity.

But if a widow has children or grandchildren, let these learn first to show piety towards their own homes and to prove their gratitude to their parents; for this is well pleasing in the sight of God.

from whom the whole family in Heaven and on earth derives its name,

So then, as we have opportunity, let us labour for the good of all, and especially of those who belong to the household of the faith.

and a man's own family will be his foes.

I would have you know, however, that of every man, Christ is the Head, that of a woman her husband is the Head, and that God is Christ's Head.

"Master," said yet another, "I will follow you; but allow me first to go and say good-bye to my friends at home."

Any one who loves father or mother more than me is not worthy of me, and any one who loves son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me;

For Adam was formed first, and then Eve;

"Let the children first eat all they want," He said; "it is not right to take the children's bread and throw it to the dogs."

Honour every one. Love the brotherhood, fear God, honour the Emperor.

Honour widows who are really in need.

because a husband is the Head of his wife as Christ also is the Head of the Church, being indeed the Saviour of this His Body.

Now we had among us seven brothers. The eldest of them married, but died childless, leaving his wife to his brother.

A deacon must be true to his one wife, and rule his children and his own household wisely and well.

"Honour your father and your mother" --this is the first Commandment which has a promise added to it--

When you enter the house, salute it;

but a married man concerns himself with the business of the world--how he shall please his wife.

"If any one is coming to me who does not hate his father and mother, wife and children, brothers and sisters, yes and his own life also, he cannot be a disciple of mine.

For from this time there will be in one house five persons split into parties. Three will form a party against two and two will form a party against three;

Now a slave does not remain permanently in his master's house, but a son does.

Another of the disciples said to Him, "Sir, allow me first to go and bury my father."

But, for fear I may be hindered, I now write, so that you may have rules to guide you in dealing with God's household. For this is what the Church of the ever-living God is, and it is the pillar and foundation-stone of the truth.

For to you belongs the promise, and to your children, and to all who are far off, whoever the Lord our God may call."

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

You will be betrayed even by parents, brothers, relatives, friends; and some of you they will put to death.