Bible Verses about “obeying your parents”
The Bible contains 15 verses about obeying your parents 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."”
“If you love me, keep my commandments.”
“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.”
“But Peter and the apostles answered, "We must obey God rather than men.”
“My son, listen to your father's instruction, and don't forsake your mother's teaching:”
“Listen to your father who gave you life, and don't despise your mother when she is old.”
“For God commanded, 'Honor your father and your mother,' and, 'He who speaks evil of father or mother, let him be put to death.'”
“"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.”
“"Honor your father and your mother, as Yahweh your God commanded you; that your days may be long, and that it may go well with you, in the land which Yahweh your God gives you.”
“My son, keep your father's commandment, and don't forsake your mother's teaching.”
“A wise son listens to his father's instruction, but a scoffer doesn't listen to rebuke.”