Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

Fathers, provoke not your children to anger, lest they be discouraged.

Bible References

General references

Ephesians 6:4
And you fathers [Note: This word probably includes both parents], do not stir up your children to become angry, but bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord.
1 Thessalonians 2:11
For you know that we treated each one of you like a father treats his own children, exhorting you, and comforting you,
Hebrews 12:5
And have you forgotten the exhortation that was addressed to you as sons? [Prov. 3:11f says], "My son, do not take the discipline of the Lord lightly, and do not get discouraged when He rebukes you.