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Scriptures on raising children

Proverbs 22:6

"Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it."

Deuteronomy 6:6-7

"These commandments that I give you today are to be on your hearts. Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up."

 Ephesians 6:4

"Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger, but bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord."

 Proverbs 29:17

"Discipline your children, and they will give you peace; they will bring you the delights you desire."

 Colossians 3:21

"Fathers, do not embitter your children, or they will become discouraged."

 Psalm 127:3

"Children are a heritage from the LORD, offspring a reward from him."

 Proverbs 1:8-9

"Listen, my son, to your father's instruction and do not forsake your mother's teaching. They are a garland to grace your head and a chain to adorn your neck."

 Proverbs 13:24

"Whoever spares the rod hates their children, but the one who loves their children is careful to discipline them."

 Psalm 78:4

"We will not hide them from their descendants; we will tell the next generation the praiseworthy deeds of the LORD, his power, and the wonders he has done."

 Proverbs 20:7

"The righteous lead blameless lives; blessed are their children after them."

 Proverbs 15:5

"A fool spurns a parent's discipline, but whoever heeds correction shows prudence."

Exodus 20:12

"Honor your father and your mother, so that you may live long in the land the LORD your God is giving you."

 1 Timothy 3:4-5

"He must manage his own family well and see that his children obey him, and he must do so in a manner worthy of full respect. (If anyone does not know how to manage his own family, how can he take care of God's church?)"

 Proverbs 4:1

"Listen, my sons, to a father's instruction; pay attention and gain understanding."

 Psalm 34:11

"Come, my children, listen to me; I will teach you the fear of the LORD."

 Proverbs 23:24

"The father of a righteous child has great joy; a man who fathers a wise son rejoices in him."

Ephesians 6:1-3

"Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. 'Honor your father and mother'—which is the first commandment with a promise—'so that it may go well with you and that you may enjoy long life on the earth.'"

Proverbs 31:28

"Her children arise and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her."

 Titus 2:4

"Then they can urge the younger women to love their husbands and children."

Proverbs 6:20

"My son, keep your father's command and do not forsake your mother's teaching."