1 Thessalonians 2:11
For you know how, like a father with his children,
1 Thessalonians 2:7
But we were gentle among you, like a nursing mother taking care of her own children.
Genesis 50:16-17
So they sent a message to Joseph, saying, "Your father gave this command before he died,
Numbers 27:19
Make him stand before Eleazar the priest and all the congregation, and you shall commission him in their sight.
Deuteronomy 3:28
But charge Joshua, and encourage and strengthen him, for he shall go over at the head of this people, and he shall put them in possession of the land that you shall see.'
Deuteronomy 31:14
And the LORD said to Moses, "Behold, the days approach when you must die. Call Joshua and present yourselves in the tent of meeting, that I may commission him." And Moses and Joshua went and presented themselves in the tent of meeting.
1 Chronicles 22:11-13
"Now, my son, the LORD be with you, so that you may succeed in building the house of the LORD your God, as he has spoken concerning you.
1 Chronicles 28:9
"And you, Solomon my son, know the God of your father and serve him with a whole heart and with a willing mind, for the LORD searches all hearts and understands every plan and thought. If you seek him, he will be found by you, but if you forsake him, he will cast you off forever.
1 Chronicles 28:20
Then David said to Solomon his son, "Be strong and courageous and do it. Do not be afraid and do not be dismayed, for the LORD God, even my God, is with you. He will not leave you or forsake you, until all the work for the service of the house of the LORD is finished.
Psalm 34:11
Come, O children, listen to me; I will teach you the fear of the LORD.
Proverbs 1:10
My son, if sinners entice you, do not consent.
Proverbs 1:15
my son, do not walk in the way with them; hold back your foot from their paths,
Proverbs 2:1
My son, if you receive my words and treasure up my commandments with you,
Proverbs 3:1
My son, do not forget my teaching, but let your heart keep my commandments,
Proverbs 4:1-12
Hear, O sons, a father's instruction, and be attentive, that you may gain insight,
Proverbs 5:1-2
My son, be attentive to my wisdom; incline your ear to my understanding,
Proverbs 6:1
My son, if you have put up security for your neighbor, have given your pledge for a stranger,
Proverbs 7:1
My son, keep my words and treasure up my commandments with you;
Proverbs 7:24
And now, O sons, listen to me, and be attentive to the words of my mouth.
Proverbs 31:1-9
The words of King Lemuel. An oracle that his mother taught him:
Acts 20:2
When he had gone through those regions and had given them much encouragement, he came to Greece.
1 Corinthians 4:14-15
I do not write these things to make you ashamed, but to admonish you as my beloved children.
Ephesians 4:17
Now this I say and testify in the Lord, that you must no longer walk as the Gentiles do, in the futility of their minds.
1 Thessalonians 4:1
Finally, then, brothers, we ask and urge you in the Lord Jesus, that as you received from us how you ought to walk and to please God, just as you are doing, that you do so more and more.
1 Thessalonians 5:11
Therefore encourage one another and build one another up, just as you are doing.
2 Thessalonians 3:12
Now such persons we command and encourage in the Lord Jesus Christ to do their work quietly and to earn their own living.
1 Timothy 5:7
Command these things as well, so that they may be without reproach.
1 Timothy 5:21
In the presence of God and of Christ Jesus and of the elect angels I charge you to keep these rules without prejudging, doing nothing from partiality.
1 Timothy 6:2
Those who have believing masters must not be disrespectful on the ground that they are brothers; rather they must serve all the better since those who benefit by their good service are believers and beloved. Teach and urge these things.
1 Timothy 6:13
I charge you in the presence of God, who gives life to all things, and of Christ Jesus, who in his testimony before Pontius Pilate made the good confession,
1 Timothy 6:17
As for the rich in this present age, charge them not to be haughty, nor to set their hopes on the uncertainty of riches, but on God, who richly provides us with everything to enjoy.
2 Timothy 4:1-2
I charge you in the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who is to judge the living and the dead, and by his appearing and his kingdom:
Titus 2:6
Likewise, urge the younger men to be self-controlled.
Titus 2:9
Slaves are to be submissive to their own masters in everything; they are to be well-pleasing, not argumentative,
Titus 2:15
Declare these things; exhort and rebuke with all authority. Let no one disregard you.
Hebrews 13:22
I appeal to you, brothers, bear with my word of exhortation, for I have written to you briefly.