29 Bible Verses about Family First

Any one who fails to provide for his own relations, and especially for those under his own roof, has disowned the Faith, and is worse than an unbeliever.

If a man does not know how to rule his own household, how can he take charge of the Church of God?

For the time has come for judgment to begin with the House of God; and, if it begins with us, what will be the end of those who reject God's Good News?

he should be a man who rules his own household well, and whose children are kept under control and are well-behaved.

but, if a widow has children or grand-children, let them learn to show proper regard for the members of their own family first, and to make some return to their parents; for that is pleasing in God's sight.

From whom all 'fatherhood' in Heaven and on earth derives its name--

Therefore, I say, as the opportunity occurs, let us treat every one with kindness, and especially members of the Household of the Faith.

A man's enemies will be the members of his own household.'

But I am anxious that you should understand that the Christ is the Head of every man, that man is the Head of woman, and that God is the Head of the Christ.

"Master," said another, "I will follow you; but first let me say good-bye to my family."

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

Adam was formed first, not Eve.

"Let the children be satisfied first," answered Jesus. "For it is not fair to take the children's food, and throw it to dogs."

Show honour to every one, Love the Brotherhood, 'revere God, honour the emperor.'

Show consideration for widows--I mean those who are really widowed.

For a man is the Head of his wife, as the Christ is the Head of the Church--being indeed himself the Savior of his Body.

Now we had living among us seven brothers; of whom the eldest married and died, and, as he had no family, left his wife for his brother.

Assistant-Officers should be faithful husbands, and men who rule their children and their households well.

'Honor thy father and mother'--this is the first Commandment with a promise--'

As you enter the house, greet it.

While the married man is anxious about worldly matters, desiring to please his wife;

"If any man comes to me and does not hate his father, and mother, and wife, and children, and brothers, and sisters, yes and his very life, he can be no disciple of mine.

For from this time, if there are five people in a house, they will be divided, three against two, and two against three.

And a slave does not remain in the home always; but a son remains always.

"Master," said another, who was a disciple, "let me first go and bury my father."

but in case I should be delayed, I want you to know what your conduct ought to be in the Household of God, which is the Church of the Living God--the pillar and stay of the Truth.

For the promise is for you and for your children, and also for all those now far away, who may be called by the Lord our God."

Whatever house you go to stay at, begin by praying for a blessing on it.

You will be betrayed even by your parents and brothers and relations and friends, and they will cause some of you to be put to death,