Bible Verses about “disobeying parents”
The Bible contains 35 verses about disobeying parents across both Old and New Testaments. These scriptures offer guidance and inspiration for your spiritual journey.
“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.”
“For our wrestling is not against flesh and blood, but against the principalities, against the powers, against the world's rulers of the darkness of this age, and against the spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly places.”
“Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right.”
“Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.”
“"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."”
“Therefore, put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and, having done all, to stand.”
“And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God;”
“Finally, be strong in the Lord, and in the strength of his might.”
“with all prayer and requests, praying at all times in the Spirit, and being watchful to this end in all perseverance and requests for all the saints:”
“and having fitted your feet with the preparation of the Good News of peace;”
“above all, taking up the shield of faith, with which you will be able to quench all the fiery darts of the evil one.”
“Stand therefore, having the utility belt of truth buckled around your waist, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness,”
“for all have sinned, and fall short of the glory of God;”
“Children, obey your parents in all things, for this pleases the Lord.”
“with good will doing service, as to the Lord, and not to men;”
“You masters, do the same things to them, and give up threatening, knowing that he who is both their Master and yours is in heaven, and there is no partiality with him.”
“on my behalf, that utterance may be given to me in opening my mouth, to make known with boldness the mystery of the Good News,”
“knowing that whatever good thing each one does, he will receive the same again from the Lord, whether he is bound or free.”
“not in the way of service only when eyes are on you, as men pleasers; but as servants of Christ, doing the will of God from the heart;”
“Servants, be obedient to those who according to the flesh are your masters, with fear and trembling, in singleness of your heart, as to Christ;”
“for which I am an ambassador in chains; that in it I may speak boldly, as I ought to speak.”
“Peace be to the brothers, and love with faith, from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.”
“Grace be with all those who love our Lord Jesus Christ with incorruptible love. Amen.”
“But that you also may know my affairs, how I am doing, Tychicus, the beloved brother and faithful servant in the Lord, will make known to you all things;”
“whom I have sent to you for this very purpose, that you may know our state, and that he may comfort your hearts.”
“Listen to your father who gave you life, and don't despise your mother when she is old.”
“"The eye that mocks at his father, and scorns obedience to his mother: the ravens of the valley shall pick it out, the young eagles shall eat it.”
“"Anyone who curses his father or his mother shall surely be put to death.”
“"Anyone who attacks his father or his mother shall be surely put to death.”
“"'For everyone who curses his father or his mother shall surely be put to death: he has cursed his father or his mother; his blood shall be upon him.”
“'Cursed is he who sets light by his father or his mother.' All the people shall say, 'Amen.'”