17 Bible Verses about Grandmothers

keeping in memory the unfeigned faith, that is in thee, which dwelt first in thy grandmother Lois, and thy mother Eunice: and I am persuaded that it dwells in thee also;

and that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation, through faith in Christ Jesus: for all scripture is by inspiration from God,

so do, and acquaint them that the end of that charge is charity, out of a pure heart, and a good conscience, and faith unfeigned:

for which cause I remind thee to stir up the gift of God which is in thee through the imposition of my hands.

for the sake of the truth which dwelleth in us, and will be with us for ever:

But profane and groundless fables reject, and exercise thyself unto godliness.

But if any widow have children or grandchildren, let these learn first to shew piety at home, and to make suitable returns to their parents: for this is becoming, and acceptable in the sight of God.

But continue thou in the things which thou hast learnt, and been assured of, knowing from whom thou hast learned them;

And when Jesus came to Peter's house. He saw his wife's mother lying ill of a fever:

greatly desiring to see thee, (for I remember thy tears,) that I may be filled with joy:

I give thanks to God, whom I serve as my forefathers did, with a pure conscience, having remembrance of thee continually in my prayers night and day;

Then he came to Derbe and Lystra: and behold there was a certain disciple there, named Timothy, the son of a believing Jewess, but of a Grecian father.

But if any provide not for his own, and especially for those of his own family, he hath renounced the faith, and is worse than an infidel.

having been the wife of one man: in repute for good actions, if she have educated children, if she have entertained strangers, if she have washed the feet of saints, if she have relieved the afflicted, and diligently followed every good work.

for which cause also I suffer these things; but I am not ashamed: for I know in whom I have trusted, and am persuaded that He is able to keep what I have committed to Him against that day.

But ye, beloved, edifying yourselves in your most holy faith, and praying in the holy Spirit, keep yourselves in the love of God,

And I myself am indeed persuaded concerning you, my brethren, that ye are full of goodness, being filled with all knowledge, and able to admonish one another.