Bible Verses about “raising children”
The Bible contains 18 verses about raising children across both Old and New Testaments. These scriptures offer guidance and inspiration for your spiritual journey.
“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.”
“But Jesus said, "Allow the little children, and don't forbid them to come to me; for the Kingdom of Heaven belongs to ones like these."”
“One who spares the rod hates his son, but one who loves him is careful to discipline him.”
“The rod of correction gives wisdom, but a child left to himself causes shame to his mother.”
“and you shall teach them diligently to your children, and shall talk 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.”
“Don't withhold correction from a child. If you punish him with the rod, he will not die.”
“Punish him with the rod, and save his soul from Sheol.”
“These words, which I command you this day, shall be on your heart;”
“Folly is bound up in the heart of a child: the rod of discipline drives it far from him.”
“Correct your son, and he will give you peace; yes, he will bring delight to your soul.”
“Discipline your son, for there is hope; don't be a willing party to his death.”
“All your children shall be taught of Yahweh; and great shall be the peace of your children.”
“A fool despises his father's correction, but he who heeds reproof shows prudence.”