28 Bible Verses about Family
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[At that time] a person will turn his brother over to be killed, and the father [will do the same to] his child. And children will rebel against their parents and turn them over to be killed.
And [at that time] a person will turn his brother over to be killed, and the father will do the same to his child. And children will rebel against their parents and will turn them over to be killed.
"If anyone comes to me [i.e., to be my disciple], and does not hate his father, and mother, and wife, and children, and brothers and sisters and, yes, even his own life, he cannot be my disciple.
He answered the person who told Him, "[Just] who is my mother? And who are my brothers?"
But He replied to them, "My mother and my brothers are those people who hear God's word and obey it."
But if anyone does not provide for [the needs of] his own [relatives], and especially for his own [immediate] family, he has denied the faith [i.e., the fundamental beliefs of Christianity], and is worse than an unbeliever.
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Bezai » Family » Sealed » Covenant
Bunni » Family » Jews
Burial » Burying places » Family
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
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
For [that class of] persons whom God knew beforehand He also predetermined to become conformed to the [spiritual] likeness of His Son, so that He could be the firstborn One among [His] many brothers [i.e., so He could be the preeminent example to all His followers. See Heb. 2:11].
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."
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].
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.
And the King will answer them and say, 'Truly I tell you, since you did all this for one of my least [significant] brothers, you did it for me.'
Family » Devotions » Instruction of children
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
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?"
Family » Who are members of the lord’s family
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].
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."
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."
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."
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."
Family » Government of
Now the overseer must be above reproach, the husband of [only] one wife, sober-minded [Note: When this word, used here figuratively, is used in its literal sense, it means to abstain from intoxicating drinks], sensible, respectable, hospitable, capable of teaching.
But I want you to know that Christ is the [spiritual] head [i.e., authority] over every man; and the man is the [spiritual] head over the woman [Note: The Greek words for "woman" and "wife" are the same. "Wife" is obviously meant by the context]; and God is the head over Christ.
Family » Parental prayers » Strife in
Family » Infelicity in
Family » Parental prayers » Social and family
These men continued in united prayer [for the kingdom to come? See 1:6; Matt. 6:10] along with [certain] women, Mary the mother of Jesus and His [half-] brothers.
I tell you again, if two of you agree [here] on earth concerning anything you ask for [i.e., in prayer], God in heaven will grant it to you.
There was a whole crowd of people praying outside because it was the time for burning the incense offering.
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.
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.
Family » Devotions » Government
Family » Its spiritual relationships » Heirship with Christ entailed in
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].
[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."
Greetings to Rufus, an outstanding servant in [the service of] the Lord, and his mother, who has been a mother to me also.
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
But the person who is married is [also] concerned about the affairs of the world [and] how to please his wife,
Family » Its spiritual relationships » Obedience secures the benefits of
But He replied to them, "My mother and my brothers are those people who hear God's word and obey it."
"For whoever will do what my Father in heaven desires, is my brother and sister and mother."
Family » Of saints » Live in mutual forbearance
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
Deacons should be husbands of one wife, managing their children and their own family affairs well.
[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
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
from whom every family in heaven and on earth receives its name. [Note: Here Paul resumes the prayer he began in verse 1].
Family » Its spiritual relationships » All barriers broken down
So then, you [Gentiles] are no longer foreigners and aliens [i.e., to God's promises. See verse 12], but you are fellow-citizens with the saints [i.e., God's holy people], and are part of God's family.
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
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
"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
"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
But if anyone does not provide for [the needs of] his own [relatives], and especially for his own [immediate] family, he has denied the faith [i.e., the fundamental beliefs of Christianity], and is worse than an unbeliever.
Family » Cares » Children's sickness
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
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
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
"Sir, my slave-boy is at home sick in bed with a paralyzing disease and in serious pain."
Family » Cares » Hospitality
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
So, he got up and went to his father. But while he was still some distance [from the house], his father saw him and felt deep pity [for him], so ran and embraced him and kissed him [enthusiastically].
Family » Examples of mothers' love » The mother of moses
Family » Examples of mothers' love » The mother of jesus
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
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
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.
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
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
"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
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
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
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
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
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
I [also] remember the sincere faith you have in your heart, which first lived in your grandmother Lois and in your mother Eunice and, I am convinced, lives in you [too].
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
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
But if any widow has children or grandchildren, these should first learn [how] to show respectful consideration for their own family members, and [thus] to repay their parents [i.e., for bringing them up and caring for their material needs], for this is pleasing in the sight of God.
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
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
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
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
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
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
"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
Topics on Family
Abraham, Family And Descendants
Acts 3:25You 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].'
Authority Within The Family, Kinds Of
Colossians 3:20You children should obey your parents in everything, for this is very pleasing to the Lord.
Being A Part Of The Family Of God
Ephesians 5:1So, as dearly loved children, you people should [try to] be like God.
Christ's Earthly Family
John 2:12After 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 12:48-50He answered the person who told Him, "[Just] who is my mother? And who are my brothers?"
Death Of A Family Member
Luke 21:16But you will be turned over [i.e., to the authorities for punishment] even by [your own] parents and brothers and relatives and friends. And they will [even] put some of you to death.
discipline, in the family
Hebrews 12:7[For the suffering] you are enduring [is] for your discipline. God is dealing with you as He does with [His] children, for what child is not disciplined by his father?
Family And Friends
Luke 21:16But you will be turned over [i.e., to the authorities for punishment] even by [your own] parents and brothers and relatives and friends. And they will [even] put some of you to death.
Family Conflict
Luke 12:53And a father will be divided against his son and the son against his father; a mother [will be divided] against her daughter and the daughter against her mother; a mother-in-law [will be divided] against her daughter-in-law and a daughter-in-law against her mother-in-law."
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 First
1 Timothy 5:8But if anyone does not provide for [the needs of] his own [relatives], and especially for his own [immediate] family, he has denied the faith [i.e., the fundamental beliefs of Christianity], and is worse than an unbeliever.
Family Love
1 Peter 1:22[Since] you have purified your souls by [your] obedience to the truth [i.e., the Gospel message], which produces a genuine love for your brothers, [now] you should have this kind of fervent, heartfelt love for one another.
Family Problems
1 Timothy 3:5For 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 Solidarity
Acts 3:1Now 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 Strength
Ephesians 3:15from whom every family in heaven and on earth receives its name. [Note: Here Paul resumes the prayer he began in verse 1].
Family Unity
Ephesians 4:3Eagerly try to maintain the unity produced by the Holy Spirit by being bound together in peace.
Family, Founded On
Matthew 19:6So, [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."
Family, Showing God's Relationship
Galatians 6:10So then, we should do the right thing toward every person whenever we have the opportunity, and especially toward people who are part of God's family [i.e., those making up "the faith"].
Family, Worship In
Ephesians 6:4And you fathers [Note: This word probably includes both parents], do not stir up your children to become angry, but bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord.
Heads Of The Family
Ephesians 6:4And you fathers [Note: This word probably includes both parents], do not stir up your children to become angry, but bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord.
Love And Family
Matthew 10:37The person who loves his father and mother more than me does not deserve me [i.e., to be my disciple]. And the person who loves his son or daughter more than me does not deserve me [i.e., to be my disciple].
Protecting Your Family
1 Timothy 5:8But if anyone does not provide for [the needs of] his own [relatives], and especially for his own [immediate] family, he has denied the faith [i.e., the fundamental beliefs of Christianity], and is worse than an unbeliever.