Bible Verses about “being a father”

“For God so loved the world, that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish, but have eternal life.”

“You fathers, don't provoke your children to wrath, but nurture them in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.”

“Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it.”

“Behold, children are a heritage of Yahweh. The fruit of the womb is his reward.”

“As arrows in the hand of a mighty man, so are the children of youth.”

“Happy is the man who has his quiver full of them. They won't be disappointed when they speak with their enemies in the gate. A Song of Ascents.”

“Fathers, don't provoke your children, so that they won't be discouraged.”

“Like a father has compassion on his children, so Yahweh has compassion on those who fear him.”

“In the fear of Yahweh is a secure fortress, and he will be a refuge for his children.”

“The father of the righteous has great joy. Whoever fathers a wise child delights in him.”