17 Bible Verses about Grandmothers

now that I have been reminded of the sincere faith that you have shown. That faith was seen first in your grandmother Lois and your mother Eunice, and is now, I am convinced, in you also.

and that, from your childhood, you have known the Sacred Writings, which can give you the wisdom that, through belief in Christ Jesus, leads to Salvation.

The object of all instruction is to call forth that love which comes from a pure heart, a clear conscience, and a sincere faith.

And that is my reason for reminding you to stir into flame that gift of God, which is yours through your ordination at my hands.

We love you for the sake of that Truth which is always in our hearts; yes, and it will be ours for ever.

As for profane legends and old wives' tales, leave them alone. Train yourself to lead a religious life;

but, if a widow has children or grand-children, let them learn to show proper regard for the members of their own family first, and to make some return to their parents; for that is pleasing in God's sight.

You, however, must stand by what you learnt and accepted as true. You know who they were from whom you learnt it;

When Jesus went into Peter's house, he saw Peter's mother-in- law prostrated with fever.

as I think of your tears, longing to see you, that my happiness may be completed,

I am thankful to God, whom I serve, as my ancestors did, with a clear conscience, when I remember you, as I never fail to do, in my prayers--night and day alike,

Among other places Paul went to Derbe and Lystra. At the latter place they found a disciple, named Timothy, whose mother was a Jewess who had become a believer in Christ, while his father was a Greek,

Any one who fails to provide for his own relations, and especially for those under his own roof, has disowned the Faith, and is worse than an unbeliever.

and be well spoken of for her kind actions. She should have brought up children, have shown hospitality to strangers, have washed the feet of her fellow Christians, have relieved those who were in distress, and devoted herself to every kind of good action.

That is why I am undergoing these sufferings; yet I feel no shame, for I know in whom I have put my faith, and am convinced that he is able to guard what I have entrusted to him until 'That Day.'

But do you, dear friends, build up your characters on the foundation of your most holy Faith, pray under the guidance of the Holy Spirit,

I am persuaded, my Brothers--yes, I Paul, with regard to you- that you are yourselves full of kindness, furnished with all Christian learning, and well able to give advice to one another.