28 Bible Verses about Family

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Matthew 12:48

He answered the person who told Him, "[Just] who is my mother? And who are my brothers?"

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Bezai » Family » Sealed » Covenant

Bunni » Family » Jews

Burial » Burying places » Family

Acts 7:16

Their bodies were carried back [from Egypt] to Shechem and buried in the tomb that Abraham had purchased in Shechem from the sons of Hamor for a sum of silver. [Note: "Shechem" was a town in Israel, the country which in New Testament times was known as Samaria].

Care » Family » Solicitude

Family » Religion of the

Acts 18:8

Crispus, the leader of the synagogue, and all of his family became believers in the Lord. [And] many of the Corinthians who heard [Paul's message] believed [in the Lord] and were immersed [into Christ].

Family » Its spiritual relationships » Known as brethren

Revelation 19:10

Then I fell down in front of him to worship him. But he said to me, "Do not do that; I am [only] a fellow-servant with you and with your brothers who hold onto the testimony about Jesus. You should worship God. For the testimony about Jesus is the spirit [i.e., the purpose, or source] of prophecy."

Hebrews 2:17

So, for this reason, He had to become like His brothers in every way [i.e., except that He never sinned], so that He could become a merciful and faithful Head Priest in things related to God's [service], [and] that He could provide a means of purifying [Lev. 16:30] for people's sins [i.e., make atonement for them].

Matthew 23:8

But you should not assume the title 'Rabbi,' for [only] one is your teacher [i.e., Jesus Himself] and all of you are [simply] brothers.

Family » Devotions » Instruction of children

John 21:15

So, after they had eaten, Jesus said to Simon Peter, "Simon, son of John, do you really love me more than these [other disciples do]?" Peter answered Him, "Yes, Lord, you know that I love you." [Note: Since two different Greek words for "love" are used in this conversation, some scholars see a distinction in their meaning. See Butler, Vol. II, pp. 453-457 for a discussion of these views]. Jesus replied to him, "[Then] feed my lambs."

Family » Parental prayers » Prayer

Luke 11:1-13

And it happened as Jesus finished praying at a certain place that one of His disciples said to Him, "Lord, teach us [how] to pray, just like John [the Immerser] taught his disciples." And He said to them, "When you pray you should say, 'Father, may your name be highly honored. May your kingdom come [to earth]. Give us day by day our bread for each day. read more.
And forgive us of our sins, for we ourselves also forgive everyone who has wronged us. And do not allow us to be put to the test.'" And Jesus said to His disciples, "Suppose one of you who has a friend would go to him at midnight and say to him, ' [Please] lend me three loaves of bread, for a friend of mine has come to [visit] me while on a trip and I do not have anything to feed him?' Then the man will answer from inside [his house], 'Do not bother me. My door is [already] locked, my children are [already] in bed with me and I cannot get up to give you anything.' I tell you, even though he will not get up and give him something because he is a friend, yet because of his friend's persistence, he will [eventually] get up and give him whatever he needs. And I tell you, ask [God for something] and it will be given to you; look [to God for something] and you will find it; knock [on the door of opportunity] and it will be opened up to you. For every person who asks will [certainly] receive; and the one who looks will [certainly] find; and to the person who knocks, the door will [certainly] be opened up. And what father among you, whose son asks [him] {{Some ancient manuscripts add for a loaf of bread, will give him a stone [instead]? Or, [if he asks]}} for a fish, will give him a snake [instead]? Or, if he asks [him] for an egg, will give him a scorpion [instead]? [Note: While at rest a scorpion rolls up in a ball that resembles an egg]. If then you know how to give good gifts to your children, even though you are sinful [human beings], how much more [likely] is it that your Father in heaven will give the Holy Spirit to those who ask Him?"

More verses: Luke 18:1-8

Family » Who are members of the lord’s family

Romans 8:14-17

For all of those who are led by the Spirit of God are the children of God. For you did not receive the Holy Spirit, to enslave you again to fear, [Note: Some translators take "Holy Spirit" here to be "spirit," making the verse say "you did not receive the spirit of slavery"], but you received the Holy Spirit [who produces] sonship, so we can call out, "Abba", [which means] "Father." The Holy Spirit Himself bears testimony [along] with our [human] spirit that we are the children of God. read more.
And if we are [His] children, then we have an inheritance from God [i.e., blessings here and hereafter] and are fellow-sharers with Christ [of such blessings], providing we [are willing to] suffer with Him, so we can also be honored with Him [i.e., in the future life. See verses 18-25].

2 Corinthians 6:14-18

Do not team up with unbelievers [i.e., in close relationships, such as marriage, etc.]. For what do righteousness and wickedness have in common? Or, what fellowship can light have with darkness? And what harmony can Christ have with Belial? [Note: "Belial" means "worthlessness" and was used for referring to the devil]. Or, what does a believer have in common with an unbeliever? And what agreement is there between a temple of God and idols? For we are a temple of the living God, just as God said [Lev. 26:12], "I will live in them and walk among them [i.e., among His people]; and I will be their God and they will be my people." read more.
Therefore, the Lord says [Isa. 52:11], "You people should leave their company [i.e., unbelievers, verse 14] and separate yourselves from them, and do not touch anything unclean [i.e., their evil practices], and I will welcome you." The Lord Almighty [also] said [Hos. 1:10], "I will be a Father to you, and you will be sons and daughters to me."

Matthew 12:46-50

While Jesus was still speaking to the large crowds, His mother and [half-] brothers were standing outside [of the large house. See 13:1] wanting to speak to Him. Someone [from the crowd] said to Him, "Look, your mother and your brothers are standing outside, wanting to speak to you." He answered the person who told Him, "[Just] who is my mother? And who are my brothers?" read more.
Then He stretched out His hand toward His disciples and said, "Look, [here is] my mother and my brothers!" "For whoever will do what my Father in heaven desires, is my brother and sister and mother."

Mark 3:31-35

Then Jesus' mother and [half-] brothers came and stood outside [i.e., of a large house. See Matt. 12:46-13:1]. They sent a message to Him, asking Him to come out to them. Someone in the large crowd that was sitting around Him said to Him, "Look, your mother and your brothers are outside looking for you." He answered them, "Who is my mother and who are my brothers?" read more.
Then He looked out over those gathered around Him and said, "Look, [here is] my mother and my brothers For whoever will do what God wants, that person is my brother, and sister and mother."

Luke 8:19-21

Then Jesus' mother and [half-] brothers came to Him, but they could not get near Him because of the [large] crowd. And it was told to Him [by someone], "Your mother and your brothers are standing outside wanting to see you." But He replied to them, "My mother and my brothers are those people who hear God's word and obey it."

More verses: Hebrews 2:9-11

Family » Government of

Family » Parental prayers » Strife in

More verses: Proverbs 27:15

Family » Infelicity in

Family » Parental prayers » Social and family

Luke 1:10

There was a whole crowd of people praying outside because it was the time for burning the incense offering.

Acts 4:24

And when the disciples heard this report they united their voices to God in prayer [saying]: "O, Lord, You made the heaven, the earth, the sea and everything in them.

Acts 12:12

After thinking about the matter [for awhile], he decided to go to the house of Mary, mother of John Mark, where a large gathering [of Christians] was praying.

More verses: Acts 21:5

Family » Devotions » Government

Family » Its spiritual relationships » Heirship with Christ entailed in

Romans 9:26

[Hosea 1:10 says], "And it will happen that in the very place where people were told, 'You people do not belong to me [i.e., God],' they will be called children of the living God."

Romans 16:13

Greetings to Rufus, an outstanding servant in [the service of] the Lord, and his mother, who has been a mother to me also.

1 Corinthians 4:17

This is the reason that I am sending Timothy to you. He is my dearly loved and faithful [spiritual] son in [the service of] the Lord, and he will remind you of my ways [i.e., my teaching and conduct] which are in [the service of] Christ. I teach these things in every congregation wherever [I go].

Family » Cares » Parental solicitude

Family » Examples of fathers' love » David

Family » Examples of fathers' love » jacob

Family » Trouble instances of » Rebekah and her daughters-in-law

Family » Cares » Responsibility for husband or wife

Family » Its spiritual relationships » Obedience secures the benefits of

Family » Of saints » Live in mutual forbearance

Matthew 18:21-22

Then Peter came and said to Jesus, "Lord, how often must I forgive my brother when he sins against me? As many as seven times?" Jesus replied, "I tell you, not [just] up to seven times, but up to seventy times seven [i.e., a large indefinite number of times].

Family » Joys » Presence of children in the home

Family » Of saints » Be duly regulated

1 Timothy 3:12

Deacons should be husbands of one wife, managing their children and their own family affairs well.

1 Timothy 3:4-5

[He must] manage his own family well and, with dignity, keep his children in subjection [or, "respectful"]. For if a man does not know how to manage his own family, how will he be able to take care of the church of God?

Family » Instances of infelicity in » Of jacob, the bigamic jealousy between leah and rachel

Family » Examples of fathers' love » Jairus

Mark 5:23

He begged Him earnestly, saying, "My little daughter is about to die; [please] come and place your hands on her so she may be healed and live."

Family » Parental prayers » David, for solomon

Family » Devotions » David, for solomon

Family » Of saints » Live in unity

Family » Instances of infelicity in » Of abraham, on account of hagar

Family » Examples of mothers' love » Rizpah's love for her sons

Family » Its spiritual relationships » Saints in heaven and earth united in

Family » Its spiritual relationships » All barriers broken down

Family » Instances of infelicity in » David and michal

Family » Trouble instances of » David and his household

Family » Parental prayers » David, for the life of his child

Family » Devotions » David, for the life of his child

Family » Joys » Blessings of wifehood and motherhood

Family » Brothers

Family » Examples of mothers' love » Hagar's love for her child

Family » Examples of mothers' love » The canaanitish mother

Matthew 15:22

Just then a Canaanite woman came out of that area [Note: Mark 7:26 calls her a Syrophoenician Gentile], crying, "O Lord, son of David, have pity on me. My daughter is seriously troubled by an evil spirit."

Family » Examples of mothers' love » The mother of samuel

Family » Examples of fathers' love » Laban

Family » Trouble instances of » Moses, aaron and miriam

Family » Trouble instances of » David and his wife

Family » Trouble instances of » Jacob and esau

Family » Parental prayers » The father, for the demoniac

Matthew 17:15

"Lord, take pity on my son, for he has violent seizures and suffers intense pain. He often falls into a fire or into water. [Note: This man was also dominated by an evil spirit. See verse 18].

Family » Parental prayers » Abraham, for ishmael

Family » Devotions » The father, for the demoniac

Matthew 17:15

"Lord, take pity on my son, for he has violent seizures and suffers intense pain. He often falls into a fire or into water. [Note: This man was also dominated by an evil spirit. See verse 18].

Family » Devotions » Abraham, for ishmael

Family » Cares » Providing for the family

Family » Cares » Children's sickness

Matthew 15:22

Just then a Canaanite woman came out of that area [Note: Mark 7:26 calls her a Syrophoenician Gentile], crying, "O Lord, son of David, have pity on me. My daughter is seriously troubled by an evil spirit."

Family » Joys » Conjugal love

Family » Prayer in general references to » Joshua establishes religion in his home

Family » Its spiritual relationships » Brotherhood of, recognized by Christ

Hebrews 2:11

For, both the One who makes people holy [i.e., Jesus], and those who are made holy [i.e., Christians], all come from one [Father], and for this reason Christ is not ashamed to call them His brothers,

Family » Examples of mothers' love » The mother's unforgettable love

Family » Examples of mothers' love » The mother of solomon's time

Family » Examples of mothers' love » The shunammite mother

Family » Trouble instances of » Joseph and his brethren

Family » Trouble instances of » Sarah and hagar

Family » Joys » Birth of children

Family » Trouble instances of » Ahasuerus and vashti

Family » Good--exemplified » Jailor of philippi

Acts 16:31-34

Paul and Silas said, "You and your family can be saved if you [all] believe in the Lord Jesus." Then they [continued to] speak the message of the Lord to him and everyone [else] in his household. The jailor immediately took Paul and Silas, and cleansed [and soothed] their wounded [backs] and then he and his [believing] household were immersed [into Christ]. read more.
Then he brought them up into his house and prepared a meal for them. So, he and everyone in his household, who had believed in God [and were immersed], rejoiced greatly.

Family » Cares » Servant's ills

Matthew 8:6

"Sir, my slave-boy is at home sick in bed with a paralyzing disease and in serious pain."

Family » Cares » Hospitality

Luke 11:5-6

And Jesus said to His disciples, "Suppose one of you who has a friend would go to him at midnight and say to him, ' [Please] lend me three loaves of bread, for a friend of mine has come to [visit] me while on a trip and I do not have anything to feed him?'

Family » Instances of infelicity in » Ahasuerus, on account of vashti's refusing to appear before his drunken advisorss

Family » Instances of infelicity in » Of isaac, on account of the disagreement between jacob and esau

Family » Instances of infelicity in » Moses and zipporah

Family » Examples of fathers' love » Father of the prodigal

Family » Examples of mothers' love » The mother of moses

Family » Examples of mothers' love » The mother of jesus

John 19:25

Now standing near Jesus' cross were His mother; His mother's sister [i.e., Salome, the mother of James and John, the sons of Zebedee. See Matt. 27:55; Mark 15:40]; Mary the wife of Clopas [i.e., the mother of James and Joseph. See Matt. 27:55]; and Mary, from Magdala.

Family » Good--exemplified » Lazarus of bethany

John 11:1-5

Now a certain man named Lazarus, from Bethany, became sick. Bethany was the town where Mary and her sister Martha lived. [See 11:18]. This was the Mary who had poured the perfume on the Lord and wiped His feet with her hair [See Matt. 26:6-13], whose brother Lazarus was sick. So, the sisters sent [someone] to Him, saying, "Look, Lord, the person you love [i.e., your dear friend, Lazarus] is sick." read more.
But when Jesus heard this, He said, "This illness will not result in [his] death, but was intended to bring honor to God, so that the Son of God would be honored by it." Now Jesus loved Martha and her sister [Mary] and [her brother] Lazarus.

Family » Good--exemplified » Cornelius

Acts 10:2

He was very devoted [to his religious principles] and had great respect for God, along with the members of his household. He gave [money] liberally to poor people and prayed to God regularly.

Acts 10:33

So, I proceeded to send [my men] for you and you have done the right thing in coming [here]. Now, therefore, we are all assembled here before God, to hear everything you were commanded by the Lord [to tell us]."

Family » Of saints » Blessed

Family » Cares » Entertainment of guests

Luke 10:40

But Martha was preoccupied with all the preparations [i.e., for entertaining her beloved guest] and came up to Jesus and said, "Lord, do you not care that my sister has left me to do all the work by myself? Ask her to help me."

Family » Persian, domestic customs

Family » Instituted

Family » Prayer in general references to » Healing of

Luke 8:39

"Return to your house and tell people about the great things God has done for you." So, he went on his way, proclaiming throughout the whole town [i.e., Gerasa. See verse 26] the great things Jesus had done for him.

Family » Instances of infelicity in » Elkanah, on account of bigamic feuds

Family » Good--exemplified » Joshua

Family » Parental prayers » The syrophenician mother

Mark 7:26

Now the woman was a Greek [i.e., a Gentile], a Syrophoenician by nationality. [Note: This was a region just north of Galilee and consisted of Syria and Phoenicia]. She begged Him to drive out the evil spirit from her daughter.

Family » Of saints » Should be taught God's word

Family » Of saints » Punishment of irreligious

Family » Devotions » The syrophenician mother

Mark 7:26

Now the woman was a Greek [i.e., a Gentile], a Syrophoenician by nationality. [Note: This was a region just north of Galilee and consisted of Syria and Phoenicia]. She begged Him to drive out the evil spirit from her daughter.

Family » Of saints » Worship God together

1 Corinthians 16:19

The churches in Asia send you their greetings [Note: This was the westernmost province in present-day Turkey]. Aquila and Prisca [Note: This married couple were close friends and fellow-tentmakers of Paul], along with the church that meets in their house, send you their warm greetings in [fellowship with] Christ.

Family » Joys » Possession of a home

Family » Good--exemplified » Abraham

Family » Good--exemplified » David

Family » Good--exemplified » Lydia

Acts 16:15

And when she was immersed [into Christ], along with her household [i.e., possibly relatives and/or employees] she urged us, saying, "If you consider me to be a faithful disciple of the Lord, come and stay at my house." And she insisted that we go [to her house].

Family » Of saints » Warned against departing from God

Family » Of saints » Deceivers and liars should be removed from

Family » Of saints » Rejoice together before God

Family » Good--exemplified » Crispus

Acts 18:8

Crispus, the leader of the synagogue, and all of his family became believers in the Lord. [And] many of the Corinthians who heard [Paul's message] believed [in the Lord] and were immersed [into Christ].

Family » Good--exemplified » jacob

Family » Good--exemplified » Lois

Family » Good--exemplified » Job

Family » Parental prayers » Job, for his children

Family » Devotions » Job, for his children

Home » Family » Hard to bear causes of » Childlessness regarded as a misfortune

Home » Family » Hard to bear causes of » Fratricide

More verses: Matthew 10:21

Home » Family » Hard to bear causes of » Ungrateful children

Home » Family » Hard to bear causes of » Childlessness

Home » Family » Hard to bear causes of » Slothfulness

Home » Family » Hard to bear causes of » greed

Home » Family » Hard to bear causes of » Unworthy husbands

Home » Family » Hard to bear causes of » Contentious wives

Home » Family » Hard to bear causes of » Envy

Home » Family » Hard to bear causes of » Hatred

Immer » Family » of priests

Israel » Family » Chief

Prayer » Family » By abraham

Rechabites » Family » Kenites

Shimeathites » Family » Of scribes

Trouble » Business family » Family

Worship » Family » General references to » Home, the best place to show piety

Worship » Family » General references to » Joshua establishes religion in his home

Worship » Family

Worship » Family » General references to » The philippian jailer and his family are baptized

Acts 16:33

The jailor immediately took Paul and Silas, and cleansed [and soothed] their wounded [backs] and then he and his [believing] household were immersed [into Christ].

Worship » Family » General references to » Mary sits at jesus' feet in her home

Luke 10:39

And she had a sister named Mary who was also sitting at the Lord's feet, listening to what He said.

Worship » Family » General references to » Lydia and her household converted

Acts 16:15

And when she was immersed [into Christ], along with her household [i.e., possibly relatives and/or employees] she urged us, saying, "If you consider me to be a faithful disciple of the Lord, come and stay at my house." And she insisted that we go [to her house].

Worship » Family » General references to » The entire family of the nobleman accept Christ

John 4:53

So [then], the father realized that it was at that [exact] hour that Jesus had said to him, "Your son will live." So, he and his entire family believed [in Jesus].

Worship » Family » General references to » Andrew leads his brother to Christ

John 1:41

The first thing Andrew did was to find his own brother Simon and say to him, "We have found the Messiah (which means Christ [i.e., God's specially chosen one])."

Worship » Family » General references to » Healing of » Witness for Christ

Luke 8:39

"Return to your house and tell people about the great things God has done for you." So, he went on his way, proclaiming throughout the whole town [i.e., Gerasa. See verse 26] the great things Jesus had done for him.

Worship » Family » General references to » Job sanctifies his children

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Abraham, Family And Descendants

Acts 3:25

You people are descendants of these prophets and [recipients] of the Agreement God made with your forefathers when He said to Abraham [Gen. 12:3], 'And through your seed [i.e., your descendant Jesus] all the people of the earth will receive the blessings [of God].'

Christ's Earthly Family

John 2:12

After this incident, Jesus, His mother, His [half-] brothers and His disciples went down to Capernaum [i.e., located on the north shore of Lake Galilee] and stayed there a few days.

Christ's True Family

Matthew 12:48-50

He answered the person who told Him, "[Just] who is my mother? And who are my brothers?"

Family Death

Matthew 22:24

"Teacher, Moses said [in Deut. 25:5] that when a man dies without having had any children, his brother must marry his widow and father children by her, who would [then] be considered his [dead] brother's.

Family Solidarity

Acts 3:1

Now Peter and John were going to the Temple at three o'clock one afternoon [Note: Jewish time calculations are employed here], during the regular [Jewish] prayer hour.

Family, Founded On

Matthew 19:6

So, [upon becoming husband and wife] they no longer function [entirely] as two persons, but [as] one body. Therefore, those whom God [so] joins together [in the marriage bond], no person must [ever] separate."

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