Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it.
Bible verses about family & children
Heritage, home, and raising the next generation.
Lo, children are an heritage of the LORD: and the fruit of the womb is his reward.Behold, children are a heritage of Yahweh. The fruit of the womb is his reward.
And these words, which I command thee this day, shall be in thine heart: And thou shalt teach them diligently unto thy children, and shalt talk of them when thou sittest in thine house, and when thou walkest by the way, and when thou liest down, and when thou risest up.These words, which I command you today, shall be on your heart; and you shall teach them diligently to your children, and shall talk of them when you sit in your house, and when you walk by the way, and when you lie down, and when you rise up.
Children, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right. Honour thy father and mother; (which is the first commandment with promise;) That it may be well with thee, and thou mayest live long on the earth. And, ye fathers, provoke not your children to wrath: but bring them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord.Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. “Honor your father and mother,” which is the first commandment with a promise: “that it may be well with you, and you may live long on the earth.” You fathers, don’t provoke your children to wrath, but nurture them in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.
And if it seem evil unto you to serve the LORD, choose you this day whom ye will serve; whether the gods which your fathers served that were on the other side of the flood, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land ye dwell: but as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD.If it seems evil to you to serve Yahweh, choose today whom you will serve; whether the gods which your fathers served that were beyond the River, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land you dwell; but as for me and my house, we will serve Yahweh.”
Honour thy father and thy mother: that thy days may be long upon the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee.“Honor your father and your mother, that your days may be long in the land which Yahweh your God gives you.
Children, obey your parents in all things: for this is well pleasing unto the Lord. Fathers, provoke not your children to anger, lest they be discouraged.Children, obey your parents in all things, for this pleases the Lord. Fathers, don’t provoke your children, so that they won’t be discouraged.
Children’s children are the crown of old men; and the glory of children are their fathers.Children’s children are the crown of old men; the glory of children are their parents.
I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth.I have no greater joy than this: to hear about my children walking in truth.
And all thy children shall be taught of the LORD; and great shall be the peace of thy children.All your children will be taught by Yahweh; and your children’s peace will be great.
But the mercy of the LORD is from everlasting to everlasting upon them that fear him, and his righteousness unto children’s children;But Yahweh’s loving kindness is from everlasting to everlasting with those who fear him, his righteousness to children’s children,
But Jesus said, Suffer little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for of such is the kingdom of heaven.But Jesus said, “Allow the little children, and don’t forbid them to come to me; for the Kingdom of Heaven belongs to ones like these.”