20 Bible Verses about Fathers
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Furthermore, we had earthly fathers to discipline us and we respected them [for it]; should we not much rather submit to the Father of our spirits [i.e., God], so we can live [spiritually]?
[Ex. 20:12 says], "Show honor to your father and mother," (which is the first commandment that carries the promise),
And do not call any man on earth 'father,' [i.e., in a religious sense], for the [only] one who is your Father is in heaven.
From Thematic Bible
Fathers » Duties of » 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."
Fathers » Duties of » The correction of children
Fathers » Duties of » To teach
Fathers » Duties of » To train
Fathers » Duties of » To nurture
And 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.
You fathers [Note: By implication, this would include both parents] should not stir up your children [i.e., irritate or exasperate them], so that they do not become discouraged.
Fathers » Duties of » To control
[He must] manage his own family well and, with dignity, keep his children in subjection [or, "respectful"].
Deacons should be husbands of one wife, managing their children and their own family affairs well.
Fathers » Duties of » To provide for
Now, this is the third time I have been ready to come to you, and I will not be a [financial] burden to you. For I do not want your possessions but you yourselves, because children should not [have to] save up for their parents, but parents for their children.
Fathers » Good Fathers » Isaac blesses his son
Fathers » Good Fathers » David gives Godly advice to his son, solomon
Fathers » Good Fathers » Abraham exerts a spiritual influence upon his family
Fathers » Good Fathers » Jacob commands his household to put away idols
Fathers » Good Fathers » Manoah prays for instruction in regard to his coming child
Fathers » Good Fathers » Cornelius, the head of a religious household
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.
Fathers » Good Fathers » Zacharias, the Godly father of john the baptist
Then his father Zacharias was filled with the Holy Spirit and prophesied, saying,
Fathers » Duties of » To love
Then they can train the young women to love their husbands, to love their children,
Fathers » God
Fathers » Examples of fathers' love » David
Fathers » Examples of fathers' love » jacob
Fathers » 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."
Fathers » Examples of fathers' love » Laban
Fathers » 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].
Love » Fathers » David
Love » Fathers » jacob
Love » Fathers » 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."
Love » Fathers » Laban
Love » Fathers » 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].
Parents » Fathers
Topics on Fathers
Absent Fathers
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.
Examples Of Fathers' Love
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.
Fathers And Daughters
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."
Fathers And Sons
Luke 1:17He will go on ahead of the Messiah [See verse 76], in the spirit and power of Elijah, to rekindle the affections of fathers for their children, and [to influence] disobedient people to live wisely like righteous people. And he will prepare the people to be ready for [the coming of] the Lord."
Fathers Birthday
Matthew 14:6But when Herod's birthday came, Herodias' daughter [Note: According to Josephus her name was Salome], pleased him by [her sensual] dancing in front of the party guests.
Fathers In Laws
John 18:13They led Him to Annas first [Note: This man was a former head priest. See Luke 3:2], for he was the father-in-law of Caiaphas, who was head priest that year.
Fathers Love
1 John 3:1Look at how much love the Father has shown to us [Christians], that we should be called His children! But, that is what we [really] are! The reason the people of the world do not know who we are is because they do not know who God [really] is.
Fathers Loving Care
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.
Fathers Responsibilities
John 6:40And this is what [else] my Father wants: That every person who sees the Son [i.e., with the eye of faith] and believes in Him should have never ending life, and I will raise him up [from the dead] on the last day."
Fathers, Examples Of
Luke 1:5-20In the days of King Herod, of Judea, there was a certain priest named Zacharias of the "Abijah" division. He had a wife named Elizabeth who was a descendant of Aaron.
Fathers, Responsibilities Of
Matthew 7:9-11Or, what person among you would give his son a stone if he asked you for a piece of bread?
Fathers, Sin Of The
Luke 1:50He shows mercy to generation after generation of people who have reverence for Him.
God Of The Fathers
Acts 7:32I am the God of your forefathers Abraham, Isaac and Jacob.' Moses shook with fear, not [even] wanting to look [at the bush].
Sins Of The Fathers
Luke 6:23Be happy at that time and jump for joy and realize that your reward in heaven will be great, for the forefathers [i.e., of your corrupt Jewish leaders] treated the prophets the same way.
Spiritual Fathers
1 Corinthians 4:15For although you have ten thousand guardians [Note: This word means someone who transported a child to his teacher] in [the fellowship of] Christ, you do not have many [spiritual] fathers. For I [spiritually] conceived you people through [preaching to you] the good news [about Christ]. [Note: Paul here refers to his work in establishing the church at Corinth].
The Joy Of Fathers
Philippians 4:1So, my dearly loved brothers, those whom I long to see, [who are] my [reason for] being glad and [who are] my crown of victory; stand firm in [your devotion to] the Lord, my dear ones.
