28 Bible Verses about Family First

But if any one provides not for his own, and especially those of his own house, he has denied the faith, and is worse than an infidel.

but if any one does not know how to rule his own house, how will he take care of the church of God?

Because it is time that judgment should begin from the house of God: and if it is first from us, what shall be the end of those who obey not the gospel of God?

ruling his own house beautifully; having children in subordination with all gravity;

But if any widow has children, or grandchildren, let them first learn to show piety to their own house, and to give benefactions to their ancestors: for this is acceptable in the sight of God.

Then therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all, especially to those who are of the household of faith.

and the enemies of a man will be the inmates of his own house.

But I wish you to know, that Christ is the head of every man; and the man is the head of the woman, and God is the head of Christ.

And another said to Him, Lord, I will follow thee; but first permit me to bid adieu to those at my own home.

He that loveth father and mother more than me is not worthy of me; and he that loveth son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me.

For Adam was first created, then Eve.

And He said to her, Permit the children first to be fed: for It is not good to take the children's bread and cast it to little dogs.

Honor all people; love the brotherhood with divine love; fear God; honor the king.

Honor widows who are truly widows.

because the husband is the head of the wife, as Christ is also the head of the church, being himself the saviour of the body.

But there were among us seven brothers: the first marrying died, and having no seed left his wife to his brother.

Let the deacons be the husbands of one wife, ruling their children and their own houses beautifully.

Honor your father and mother, which is the first commandment with promise,

And going into a house, salute it.

but the one having married cares for the things of the world, in order that he may please his wife.

If any one comes to me, and does not hate his father, and mother, and wife, and children, and brothers, and sisters, and even yet his own soul, he is not able to be my disciple.

For from now, there shall be five in one house divided, three shall be divided against two, and two against three:

But the slave abides not in the house forever; the Son abides forever.

And another of His disciples said to Him, Lord, permit me first to go away and bury my father.

but if I tarry, in order that you may know how it behooves you to deport yourself in the house of God, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and ground of the truth.

For the promise is unto you, and to your children, and to all who are afar off, so many as the Lord our God may call.

Into whatsoever house you may enter, first say, Peace be unto this house.

And you shall be delivered up also by your parents, and brothers, and relatives, and friends; and they will kill some of you.