9 Bible Verses About Parenting Responsibilities

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.

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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.

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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.

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Leviticus 20:9 KJV

Children, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Proverbs 22:15 KJV

Fathers, provoke not your children to anger, lest they be discouraged.

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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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