47 Bible Verses about Parents
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Immediately one came near him, saying, good master, what good shall I do, to obtain eternal life? and he said to him, why do you stile me good? there is but one that is good, that is God. but if you would enter into life, keep the commandments. he reply'd, which? Jesus said, "thou shalt do no murder, thou shalt not commit adultery, thou shalt not steal, thou shalt not bear false witness,read more.
honour thy father and thy mother: and, thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself."
When he was set out upon his journey, there met him one, who kneeling down before him, said, good master, what must I do to inherit eternal life? Jesus said to him, why do you call me good? there is but one, who is good, that is God. you know the commandments, "do not commit adultery, do not kill, do not steal, do not bear false witness, defraud not, honour your father, and mother."
Then a person of distinction ask'd him this question, good master, what must I do to inherit eternal life? Jesus replied, why do you call me good? there is but one who is good, that is God. you know the commandments, "do not commit adultery, do not kill, do not steal, do not bear false witness, honour thy father and mother."
Children, obey your christian parents: for this is the law. the first commandment with a promise annexed, is, "honour thy father and mother, that it may be well with thee, and thou mayst be long-lived on the earth."
children, obey your parents upon all occasions, for that is graceful in a christian.
if a widow has children or grand-children, let them above all things instruct their own family to be religious, and let them be grateful to their parents, for this is acceptable to God.
Take notice that in the latter days difficult incidents will arise; for men will be selfish, avaricious, vain, proud, slanderers, disobedient to parents, ungrateful,
Then the Scribes and Pharisees, who were of Jerusalem, came to him and said, why do your disciples violate the tradition of our ancestors, in not washing their hands when they eat bread? but he answered them, why do you violate the law of God to follow your tradition?read more.
for this is a commandment of God, "honour thy father and mother; and, he that curses father or mother, let him be punish'd with death." but your doctrine is this, if any man declares to his father or mother, that whatever he has to give for their relief is dedicated to the temple; he is not oblig'd to regard his father or his mother. thus have ye disannull'd the commandment of God by your tradition. the prophecy of Esaias exactly suits such hypocrites as you; "this people, says he, draw nigh to me, they honour me with their lips: while their hearts are far from me. but in vain they worship me, teaching for doctrines the institutions of men."
The Pharisees, and certain Scribes from Jerusalem, came in a body to Jesus; when observing that some of his disciples were eating with profane hands, that is, without having wash'd them, they found fault. for the Pharisees, and the Jews in general, in pursuance of their antient traditions, never eat till they have wash'd their hands up to their elbows.read more.
nay, when they have been at any publick place, they never eat till they have washed. they observe besides several traditions, such as the washing of cups, pots, brass vessels, and beds. the Pharisees, and Scribes therefore ask'd Jesus, why don't your disciples observe the tradition of the antients? why do they take their meals without washing their hands? Jesus answered, to such hypocrites as you may well be applied those words of the prophet Esaias, "this people honour me with their lips, but their heart is far from me. in vain do they worship me, teaching for doctrines the institutions of men." for laying aside what is of divine appointment, you stick to their human traditions, about the washing of pots, and cups, and many other the like practices. You are in the right, said he, to abolish the laws of God, to make way for such traditions. Moses said, "honour thy father and thy mother;" and, if any one speak contemptibly of his father, or his mother, let him be put to death. but your doctrine is this, if any one shall tell his father or his mother, that what he could bestow for their relief, is corban, that is, to be given to the temple; you discharge him from the obligation of doing any thing for his father or his mother. by such traditions, and such a number of practices, as you have settled, the word of God is stript of all its authority.
As they did not seek the favour of God, by worshipping him, God gave them over to a depraved sense, to act unworthy of human nature; they were full of all injustice, fornication, mischief, covetousness, malice; full of envy, murder, contention, fraud, malignity; whisperers, backbiters, enemies of God, injurious, proud, vain, inventers of vices, disobedient to parents, void of judgment,read more.
fidelity, and natural affection; implacable, and unmerciful: who knowing the divine rule of right, did not perceive that they who commit such things are worthy of death, and not only they who do the same, but they who give countenance to those that do them.
you will be betrayed even by your very parents, and brethren, and kindred, and friends. nay, some of you they will prosecute even to death. you will be hated by all mankind for professing my name,
then the brother shall betray his brother to death, and the father his child: and children shall rise up against their parents, and be the instruments of their death.
then the brother shall betray his brother to death, and the father his son: children shall prosecute their parents, and be the instruments to take away their lives:
and said, he that can't abandon his father, and mother, and wife, and children, and brethren, and sisters, nay, even his own life, cannot be my disciple.
Then said Peter, you see that we have left every thing to follow you. Jesus answer'd, I declare unto you, no one has ever quitted house or parents, or brethren, or wife, or children, upon account of the gospel-dispensation, who shall not receive abundantly more even in this age, and everlasting life in the age to come.
Then said Peter, but we, who have left every thing to follow thee; what advantage shall we get by it? Jesus reply'd, I declare unto you, that in the new age, when the son of man shall sit in the throne of his glory, ye that have followed me shall likewise sit upon twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel. and every one that abandons his family, his brothers, or sisters, or father, or mother, or wife, or children, or lands for my sake, shall receive in that age an hundred times the value, and shall inherit hereafter everlasting life.
Then Peter thus address'd himself to Jesus, you see we have left every thing to follow you. Jesus answered him, I declare unto you, there is not a man who has forsaken his house, or brethren, or sisters, or father, or mother, or wife, or children, or lands, out of love to me and to the gospel, but shall receive at present in this age, what will be a hundred times better to him, than houses, and brethren, and sisters, and mothers, and children, and lands, tho' with persecution: and in the age to come eternal life.
As Jesus passed by, he saw a man that was born blind. and his disciples propos'd to him this question, master, was it for his own sins, or for the sins of his parents, that he was born blind? it was not for any sin of his, said Jesus, or of his parents: but that the works of God might be displayed thro' him.
This is the third time I purposed to come to you; but I will not be burdensome to you; for I seek not yours, but you: since it is not expected children should lay up for their parents, but parents for their children: on the contrary,
'Twas by faith that the parents of Moses conceal'd him for three months after his birth, because they saw he was a beautiful child; and they were not afraid of the king's edict.
The Pharisees likewise came to him, and maliciously propos'd this question, may a man lawfully put away his wife at discretion? and he answered them, have ye not read, that when the creator, at the beginning, made male and female, he said, "for this cause shall a man leave father and mother, and be attach'd to his wife: and they two shall be one flesh?"read more.
so that they are not now two, but one. what therefore God hath joined together, let not man put asunder.
then the Pharisees came and propos'd to him this insnaring question, is it lawful for a man to repudiate his wife? to which he answered, what direction did Moses give you? Moses, said they, allowed a bill of divorce, and so to dismiss her.read more.
but Jesus answered them, it was out of regard to your untractable temper, that Moses gave you this permission. for in the beginning of the world God formed them male and female. "wherefore, 'tis said, a man shall leave his father and mother, and cleave to his wife, and they two shall be one flesh." consequently they are no longer two, but one person. let no man therefore separate what God has designed to be one.
You husband, love your spouse, even as Christ loved the church, and laid down his life for her: to sanctify and purify her by the ablution of his word, that he himself might make her appear illustrious to his own eye, a church without spot, or any thing like a defect; so as to be holy and irreprehensible.read more.
in like manner ought men to love their wives, as their own bodies: "he that loves his wife, loveth himself." no man was ever yet averse to his own flesh; but nourisheth and cherisheth it, as the Lord doth the church: of which we are the several parts constituting his body. the scripture says, "for this cause shall a man leave his father and mother, and shall be united to his wife, and they two shall be as one." these words contain a very mystical sense, I mean in reference to Christ and the church. wherefore let every one of you without exception, love his wife even as himself; and let the wife respect her husband.
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Contempt » The wicked exhibit towards » Parents
Contempt » Forbidden towards » Parents
Duty » Parents » To teach
Duty » Parents » To train
Duty » Parents » To control
obliging his children to behave with decorum.
a deacon must have but one wife, and govern his children, and the rest of the family in a proper manner.
Duty » Parents » To provide for
This is the third time I purposed to come to you; but I will not be burdensome to you; for I seek not yours, but you: since it is not expected children should lay up for their parents, but parents for their children: on the contrary,
Duty » Parents » To love
but to lectures on virtue, that they may teach the young women prudence, to love their husbands,
Home » Parents » Parental indulgence » samuel
Influence » Good » Parents
who being before instructed by her mother, pray, said she, order John Baptist's head to be brought here in a charger.
Mizpah » A city » David » Takes care » Parents
Parents » Prayers » Sorrow
Parents » Prayers » Sins of parents visited upon the children
Parents » Honoring your parents
Moses said, "honour thy father and thy mother;" and, if any one speak contemptibly of his father, or his mother, let him be put to death.
the first commandment with a promise annexed, is, "honour thy father and mother, that it may be well with thee, and thou mayst be long-lived on the earth."
Parents » Duty » Example, good
especially when I reflect upon the sincerity of your faith, and the attachment your grand-mother Lois first show'd, and then your mother Eunice, examples which I am persuaded you will follow.
Parents » Examples of fathers' love » Partiality
Parents » Examples of fathers' love » Obedience to
Children, obey your christian parents: for this is the law.
Parents » Duty to » Filial obedience encouraged
Children, obey your christian parents: for this is the law.
Parents » Indulgence of children, examples of » Evil influence of parents
who being before instructed by her mother, pray, said she, order John Baptist's head to be brought here in a charger.
Parents » Indulgence of children, examples of » Joy
take the fatted calf, and kill it: let us eat and be merry: for this son of mine was dead, and is come to life: he was lost, and is found again. and then they began their feast.
Parents » Their duty to their children is » To correct them
if you are to endure chastisement, God treats you as his children: for where's the son whom his father does not chastise?
Parents » Curses entailed
Parents » Prayers » Solicitude
Parents » Those that curse their parents
Moses said, "honour thy father and thy mother;" and, if any one speak contemptibly of his father, or his mother, let him be put to death.
Parents » Parental affection exemplified by » David
Parents » Prayers on behalf of children » Of david
Parents » Duty » To teach
Parents » Parental affection exemplified by » jacob
Parents » Their duty to their children is » To instruct them in God's word
Parents » Should pray for their children » When in sickness
Jesus went therefore a second time to Cana in Galilee, where he had changed the water into wine. now a certain nobleman was there, whose son was sick at Capernaum.
and earnestly intreated him, saying, "my little daughter is at the last extremity, pray come and lay thy hands on her, that she may be healed, and live."
Parents » Duty » To train
Parents » Examples of fathers' love » David
Parents » Their duty to their children is » To provide for them
he that takes no care of his relations, especially those of his own family, has renounc'd the faith and is worse than an infidel.
This is the third time I purposed to come to you; but I will not be burdensome to you; for I seek not yours, but you: since it is not expected children should lay up for their parents, but parents for their children: on the contrary,
Parents » Examples of fathers' love » jacob
Parents » Sins of, visited on their children
Parents » When faithful » Leave a blessing to their children
Parents » Prayers » Pride
and he said to her, what would you have? grant, said she, when you are upon the throne, that these my two sons may sit, the one on thy right hand, and the other on the left.
Parents » Receive their children from God
Parents » Their duty to their children is » To command them to obey God
Parents » Parental affection exemplified by » Mary
Now while he was talking to the people, his mother and his brothers stood without, desiring to speak with him.
In the mean time the mother of Jesus, and her sister Mary, the wife of Cleophas, and Mary Magdalene, were standing by the cross.
when Joseph and his mother saw him, great was their surprize: and his mother said to him, son, why did you leave us thus? your father and I have been looking for you with great concern.
Parents » Should pray for their children » For their spiritual welfare
Parents » Duty » To nurture
and you fathers don't exasperate your children: but instruct them in the discipline and institution of the Lord.
fathers, don't treat your children with severity, lest they be discourag'd.
Parents » Their duty to their children is » Not to provoke them
and you fathers don't exasperate your children: but instruct them in the discipline and institution of the Lord.
fathers, don't treat your children with severity, lest they be discourag'd.
Parents » What fathers should not do
and you fathers don't exasperate your children: but instruct them in the discipline and institution of the Lord.
fathers, don't treat your children with severity, lest they be discourag'd.
Parents » Their duty to their children is » Not to make unholy connections for them
Parents » Duty » To control
obliging his children to behave with decorum.
a deacon must have but one wife, and govern his children, and the rest of the family in a proper manner.
Parents » Their duty to their children is » To rule them
obliging his children to behave with decorum.
a deacon must have but one wife, and govern his children, and the rest of the family in a proper manner.
Parents » Good--exemplified » David
Parents » Wicked children, a cause of grief to
Parents » Their duty to their children is » To train them up for God
and you fathers don't exasperate your children: but instruct them in the discipline and institution of the Lord.
Parents » Their duty to their children is » To bless them
Parents » Good--exemplified » jacob
Parents » When wicked » Instruct their children in evil
considering, that it was not by such perishable things as silver or gold, that you were releas'd from those vain rites and customs impos'd upon you by your fathers,
Parents » Covenant, benefits of, entailed on children
Parents » Those that parent fools
Parents » Their duty to their children is » To tell them of the miraculous works of God
Parents » When wicked » Set a bad example to their children
Parents » Examples of fathers' love » Jairus
immediately the child's father cryed out with tears, I do believe, oh supply the defect of my faith.
and earnestly intreated him, saying, "my little daughter is at the last extremity, pray come and lay thy hands on her, that she may be healed, and live."
Parents » Paternal blessings of » jacob
Parents » Partiality of » Jacob for joseph
Parents » Indulgent » Eli
Parents » Involved in children's wickedness
Parents » Who makes a glad father
Parents » Duty » To provide for
This is the third time I purposed to come to you; but I will not be burdensome to you; for I seek not yours, but you: since it is not expected children should lay up for their parents, but parents for their children: on the contrary,
Parents » Paternal blessings of » isaac
Parents » Prayers » David, for solomon
Parents » Paternal reproaches
Parents » Dishonouring parents, different ways of » By stubbornness and sensuality
Parents » Dishonouring parents, different ways of » By lack of respect for
Parents » Bad--exemplified » Athaliah
Parents » Bad--exemplified » Manasseh
Parents » Partiality of » Rebekah for jacob
Parents » Those that set light by their parents
Parents » Love examples of mothers' love » Rizpah's love for her sons
Parents » Love of, for children examples of mothers' love » Rizpah's love for her sons
Parents » Their duty to their children is » To bring them to Christ
Then they brought children to him in order to have his blessing: and the disciples rebuked them. but Jesus said, let the children alone, and don't hinder them from coming to me: for of such does the gospel-kingdom consist.
Parents » Good--exemplified » Joseph
Parents » Good--exemplified » Shunammite
Parents » Indulgence of children, examples of » Disastrous results of
Parents » Prayers » David, for the life of his child
Parents » Dishonouring parents, different ways of » By despising their mother
Parents » Dishonouring parents, different ways of » By cursing their father
Parents » Bad--exemplified » saul
Parents » When faithful » Are blessed by their children
Parents » Those that rob their parents
Parents » The father of the righteous
Parents » Who despises their mother
Parents » Parental gifts » expression of love » A home-made coat
Parents » Parental gifts » expression of love » A patrimony
Parents » Indulgence of children, examples of » Father of prodigal
the younger of which said to his father, father, give me that portion of the estate which falls to my share. accordingly he divided his estate among them. a little while after the younger son turn'd all he had into money, and travell'd into a foreign country, where he squander'd away his fortune in luxurious living.
Parents » Indulgence of children, examples of » Eli
Parents » Love examples of mothers' love » Hagar's love for her child
Parents » Love examples of mothers' love » The canaanitish mother
and there came a woman of Canaan from those quarters, and cried out to him, have mercy on me, O Lord, thou son of David; my daughter is grievously tormented by a demon.
Parents » Love examples of mothers' love » The mother of samuel
Parents » Examples of fathers' love » Laban
Parents » Prayers » The father, for the demoniac
Lord, have mercy on my son, for he is grievously afflicted with the epilepsy; he often falls into the fire, and frequently into the water.
Parents » Prayers » Abraham, for ishmael
Parents » Love of, for children examples of mothers' love » Hagar's love for her child
Parents » Love of, for children examples of mothers' love » The canaanitish mother
and there came a woman of Canaan from those quarters, and cried out to him, have mercy on me, O Lord, thou son of David; my daughter is grievously tormented by a demon.
Parents » Love of, for children examples of mothers' love » The mother of samuel
Parents » Dishonouring parents, different ways of » By disobedience
for men will be selfish, avaricious, vain, proud, slanderers, disobedient to parents, ungrateful,
Parents » Good--exemplified » Mother of lemuel
Parents » Good--exemplified » Lois and eunice
especially when I reflect upon the sincerity of your faith, and the attachment your grand-mother Lois first show'd, and then your mother Eunice, examples which I am persuaded you will follow.
Parents » Good--exemplified » Abraham
Parents » Good--exemplified » Hannah
Parents » Who is the heaviness of their mother
Parents » What fathers should do
and you fathers don't exasperate your children: but instruct them in the discipline and institution of the Lord.
Parents » Fathers
Parents » Negligence of, sorely punished
Parents » Indulgence of children, examples of » samuel
Parents » Parental gifts » expression of love » A type of God's bounty
if ye then, as wicked as ye are, know how to bestow proper gifts upon your children; how much more shall your heavenly father give good things to them that ask him?
Parents » Parental gifts » expression of love » A beautiful garment
Parents » Parental gifts » expression of love » Springs of water
Parents » Love examples of mothers' love » The mother's unforgettable love
Parents » Love examples of mothers' love » The mother of solomon's time
Parents » Love examples of mothers' love » The shunammite mother
Parents » Love of, for children examples of mothers' love » The mother's unforgettable love
Parents » Love of, for children examples of mothers' love » The mother of solomon's time
Parents » Love of, for children examples of mothers' love » The shunammite mother
Parents » Their duty to their children is » To pity them
Parents » Good--exemplified » Mother of moses
Parents » Those that smite their parents
Parents » The time when parents forsake their children
Parents » Indulgence of children, examples of » David
Parents » Parental affection exemplified by » The true mother of the infant brought to solomon
Parents » Parental affection exemplified by » Hagar
Parents » Parental affection exemplified by » isaac
Parents » Parental affection exemplified by » Laban
Parents » Good--exemplified » Manoah
Parents » Bad--exemplified » Mother of micah
Parents » Love examples of mothers' love » The mother of moses
Parents » Love examples of mothers' love » The mother of jesus
In the mean time the mother of Jesus, and her sister Mary, the wife of Cleophas, and Mary Magdalene, were standing by the cross.
Parents » Examples of fathers' love » Father of the prodigal
so he departed and went to his father. but while he was yet at a distance, his father saw him, and mov'd with compassion, ran and threw himself upon his neck, and kissed him.
Parents » Love of, for children examples of mothers' love » The mother of moses
Parents » Love of, for children examples of mothers' love » The mother of jesus
In the mean time the mother of Jesus, and her sister Mary, the wife of Cleophas, and Mary Magdalene, were standing by the cross.
Parents » Paternal blessings of » Noah
Parents » Prayers » The syrophenician mother
entreated him to force the demon out of her daughter; now the woman was a Greek, a Syrophenician by nation.
Parents » Duty » To love
but to lectures on virtue, that they may teach the young women prudence, to love their husbands,
Parents » Dishonouring parents, different ways of » By failure in providing for
but your doctrine is this, if any one shall tell his father or his mother, that what he could bestow for their relief, is corban, that is, to be given to the temple;
Parents » Dishonouring parents, different ways of » By strife in the household
Parents » Parental affection exemplified by » Rizpah
Parents » Their duty to their children is » To love them
but to lectures on virtue, that they may teach the young women prudence, to love their husbands,
Parents » Bad--exemplified » Herodias
then she withdrew, and said to her mother, what shall I ask? the head of John the Baptist, said she.
Parents » The reward for parenting strange children
Parents » Parental affection exemplified by » Rebekah's mother
Parents » Parental affection exemplified by » The nobleman
Parents » Parental affection exemplified by » Isaac and rebekah
Parents » Parental affection exemplified by » Hannah
Parents » Parental affection exemplified by » Naomi
Parents » Their duty to their children is » To tell them of God's judgments
Parents » Prayers on behalf of children » Of hannah
Parents » Paternal blessings of » Abraham
Parents » Partiality of » Isaac for esau
Parents » Prayers » Job, for his children
Parents » Parental affection exemplified by » Father of the demoniac
immediately the child's father cryed out with tears, I do believe, oh supply the defect of my faith.
Parents » Parental affection exemplified by » Jairus
and earnestly intreated him, saying, "my little daughter is at the last extremity, pray come and lay thy hands on her, that she may be healed, and live."
Parents » Should pray for their children » When in temptation
Parents » Prayers on behalf of children » Of job
Parents » Partiality of » Jacob for benjamin
Parents » Indulgent » David
Parents » Parental affection exemplified by » Moses' mother
Partiality » Parents
Punishment » Death penalty » Mosaic law » Death penalty » Cursing » Parents
Sorrow » Godly » Parents
Topics on Parents
Abusive Parents
Ephesians 6:4and you fathers don't exasperate your children: but instruct them in the discipline and institution of the Lord.
Admonition, Of Parents
Ephesians 6:4and you fathers don't exasperate your children: but instruct them in the discipline and institution of the Lord.
Bad Parents
Ephesians 6:4and you fathers don't exasperate your children: but instruct them in the discipline and institution of the Lord.
Caring For Parents
1 Timothy 5:4if a widow has children or grand-children, let them above all things instruct their own family to be religious, and let them be grateful to their parents, for this is acceptable to God.
Children, Attitude to Parents
Ephesians 6:1Children, obey your christian parents: for this is the law.
Children, Parents Love
Titus 2:4but to lectures on virtue, that they may teach the young women prudence, to love their husbands,
Children, responsibilities to parents
2 Timothy 3:2for men will be selfish, avaricious, vain, proud, slanderers, disobedient to parents, ungrateful,
Controlling Parents
Luke 17:3take care of your conduct. if your brother offend you, rebuke him, and if he repent, forgive him.
Dishonouring Parents
Mark 7:11but your doctrine is this, if any one shall tell his father or his mother, that what he could bestow for their relief, is corban, that is, to be given to the temple;
Disobedient To Parents
2 Timothy 3:2for men will be selfish, avaricious, vain, proud, slanderers, disobedient to parents, ungrateful,
Honouring Parents
Matthew 15:4for this is a commandment of God, "honour thy father and mother; and, he that curses father or mother, let him be punish'd with death."
Leaving Parents For Spouse
Ephesians 5:31the scripture says, "for this cause shall a man leave his father and mother, and shall be united to his wife, and they two shall be as one."
Loving Your Parents
Ephesians 6:2the first commandment with a promise annexed, is, "honour thy father and mother,
Not Honouring Parents
Matthew 15:4for this is a commandment of God, "honour thy father and mother; and, he that curses father or mother, let him be punish'd with death."
Obedient To Parents
Ephesians 6:1Children, obey your christian parents: for this is the law.
Parents Being Wrong
Ephesians 6:4and you fathers don't exasperate your children: but instruct them in the discipline and institution of the Lord.
Parents Duty To Children
Titus 2:4but to lectures on virtue, that they may teach the young women prudence, to love their husbands,
Parents Love
Matthew 10:37he that loveth father or mother more than me, is unworthy of me: he that loveth son or daughter more than me, is unworthy of me.
Parents Sin
Matthew 12:34O degenerate race, how can ye, wicked as ye are, utter any thing that is good? for "'tis the overflowing of the heart that the mouth dischargeth."
Parting From Parents
Matthew 19:5he said, "for this cause shall a man leave father and mother, and be attach'd to his wife: and they two shall be one flesh?"
Respecting Parents
Ephesians 6:2the first commandment with a promise annexed, is, "honour thy father and mother,
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