Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
And call no man your father upon the earth: for one is your Father, which is in heaven.
General references
Bible References
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Matthew 6:8 So do not be like them [praying as they do]; for your Father knows what you need before you ask Him.
Malachi 1:6
“‘A son honors his father, and a servant his master. Then if I am a Father, where is My honor? And if I am a Master, where is the [reverent] fear and respect due Me?’ says the Lord of hosts to you, O priests, who despise My name. But you say, ‘How and in what way have we despised Your name?’
Romans 8:14
For all who are allowing themselves to be led by the Spirit of God are sons of God.
2 Corinthians 6:18
And I will be a Father to you,
And you will be My sons and daughters,”
Says the Lord Almighty.
And I will be a Father to you,
And you will be My sons and daughters,”
Says the Lord Almighty.
1 John 3:1
See what an incredible quality of love the Father has shown to us, that we would [be permitted to] be named and called and counted the children of God! And so we are! For this reason the world does not know us, because it did not know Him.
General references
Luke 22:26 But it is not to be this way with you; on the contrary, the one who is the greatest among you must become like the youngest [and least privileged], and the [one who is the] leader, like the servant.