Here are 9 Bible verses about parenting responsibilities from the Old and New Testaments of the Holy Bible (King James Version), sorted from most to least relevant.
1 Timothy 5:4 KJV
But if any widow have children or nephews, let them learn first to shew piety at home, and to requite their parents: for that is good and acceptable before God.
1 Corinthians 4:15 KJV
For though ye have ten thousand instructers in Christ, yet have ye not many fathers: for in Christ Jesus I have begotten you through the gospel.
Ephesians 6:1 KJV
For though ye have ten thousand instructers in Christ, yet have ye not many fathers: for in Christ Jesus I have begotten you through the gospel.
Leviticus 20:9 KJV
Children, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right.
Psalms 68:6 KJV
For every one that curseth his father or his mother shall be surely put to death: he hath cursed his father or his mother; his blood shall be upon him.
Jeremiah 31:29 KJV
God setteth the solitary in families: he bringeth out those which are bound with chains: but the rebellious dwell in a dry land.
Colossians 3:21 KJV
In those days they shall say no more, The fathers have eaten a sour grape, and the children’s teeth are set on edge.
Proverbs 22:15 KJV
Fathers, provoke not your children to anger, lest they be discouraged.
2 Corinthians 12:14 KJV
Foolishness is bound in the heart of a child; but the rod of correction shall drive it far from him.
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