Bible Verses about “authority over your children”
The Bible contains 14 verses about authority over your children across both Old and New Testaments. These scriptures offer guidance and inspiration for your spiritual journey.
“Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right.”
“"Honor your father and your mother, that your days may be long in the land which Yahweh your God gives you.”
“"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."”
“Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they watch on behalf of your souls, as those who will give account, that they may do this with joy, and not with groaning, for that would be unprofitable for you.”
“Fathers, don't provoke your children, so that they won't be discouraged.”
“Children, obey your parents in all things, for this pleases the Lord.”
“One who spares the rod hates his son, but one who loves him is careful to discipline him.”
“(but if a man doesn't know how to rule his own house, how will he take care of the assembly of God?)”
“Folly is bound up in the heart of a child: the rod of discipline drives it far from him.”
“Discipline your son, for there is hope; don't be a willing party to his death.”
“For God commanded, 'Honor your father and your mother,' and, 'He who speaks evil of father or mother, let him be put to death.'”
“"Anyone who attacks his father or his mother shall be surely put to death.”
“You shall teach them your children, talking 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.”