Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Children » Dishonouring parents » Filial obedience encouraged
My son, hear the instruction of your father,
And do not reject the teaching of your mother.
My son, be guided by your father’s [God-given] commandment (instruction)
And do not
And treasure my commandments within you [so they are readily available to guide you].
Listen to your father, who sired you,
And do not despise your mother when she is old.
Children, obey your parents in the Lord [that is, accept their guidance and discipline as His representatives], for this is right [for obedience teaches wisdom and self-discipline].
Verse Concepts
Children, obey your parents [as God’s representatives] in all things, for this [attitude of respect and obedience] is well-pleasing to the Lord [and will bring you God’s promised blessings].
Verse Concepts
Children » Should » Attend to parental teaching
My son, hear the instruction of your father; reject not nor forsake the teaching of your mother. For they are a [victor's] chaplet (garland) of grace upon your head and chains and pendants [of gold worn by kings] for your neck.
Instruction » The value of
My son, hear the instruction of your father,
And do not reject the teaching of your mother.
For the commandment is a lamp, and the teaching [of the law] is light,
And reproofs (rebukes) for discipline are the way of life,
But he who hates reproof and correction is stupid.
The words of the wise are like [prodding] goads, and these collected sayings are [firmly fixed in the mind] like well-driven nails; they are given by one Shepherd.
Verse Concepts
Obedience » Filial » Filial obedience encouraged
My son, hear the instruction of your father,
And do not reject the teaching of your mother.
My son, be guided by your father’s [God-given] commandment (instruction)
And do not
And treasure my commandments within you [so they are readily available to guide you].
Listen to your father, who sired you,
And do not despise your mother when she is old.
Children, obey your parents in the Lord [that is, accept their guidance and discipline as His representatives], for this is right [for obedience teaches wisdom and self-discipline].
Verse Concepts
Children, obey your parents [as God’s representatives] in all things, for this [attitude of respect and obedience] is well-pleasing to the Lord [and will bring you God’s promised blessings].
Verse Concepts
Parents » Examples of fathers' love » Obedience to
My son, hear the instruction of your father,
And do not reject the teaching of your mother.
My son, be guided by your father’s [God-given] commandment (instruction)
And do not
And treasure my commandments within you [so they are readily available to guide you].
Listen to your father, who sired you,
And do not despise your mother when she is old.
Children, obey your parents in the Lord [that is, accept their guidance and discipline as His representatives], for this is right [for obedience teaches wisdom and self-discipline].
Verse Concepts
Children, obey your parents [as God’s representatives] in all things, for this [attitude of respect and obedience] is well-pleasing to the Lord [and will bring you God’s promised blessings].
Verse Concepts
Parents » Duty to » Filial obedience encouraged
My son, hear the instruction of your father,
And do not reject the teaching of your mother.
My son, be guided by your father’s [God-given] commandment (instruction)
And do not
And treasure my commandments within you [so they are readily available to guide you].
Listen to your father, who sired you,
And do not despise your mother when she is old.
Children, obey your parents in the Lord [that is, accept their guidance and discipline as His representatives], for this is right [for obedience teaches wisdom and self-discipline].
Verse Concepts
Children, obey your parents [as God’s representatives] in all things, for this [attitude of respect and obedience] is well-pleasing to the Lord [and will bring you God’s promised blessings].
Verse Concepts