9 Bible Verses about Child Abuse

But whoever shall cause one of these little ones who believe in me, to sin, it were better for him that a millstone were hanged about his neck, and that he were drowned in the depth of the sea.

And, ye fathers, provoke not your children to wrath: but bring them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord.

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

Cursed be he that taketh reward to slay an innocent person: and all the people shall say, Amen.

He that spareth his rod hateth his son: but he that loveth him chasteneth him betimes.

Their children also shall be dashed to pieces before their eyes; their houses shall be plundered, and their wives ravished.

Slay utterly old and young, both maids, and little children, and women: but come not near any man upon whom is the mark; and begin at my sanctuary. Then they began at the elderly men who were before the house.

And they have cast lots for my people; and have given a boy for a harlot, and sold a girl for wine, that they might drink.

It were better for him that a millstone were hanged about his neck, and he cast into the sea, than that he should cause one of these little ones to fall into sin.