Bible Verses about “raising teenagers”
The Bible contains 30 verses about raising teenagers across both Old and New Testaments. These scriptures offer guidance and inspiration for your spiritual journey.
“Every Scripture is God-breathed and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for instruction in righteousness,”
“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.”
“Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right.”
“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.”
“"Honor your father and mother," which is the first commandment with a promise:”
“Let no man despise your youth; but be an example to those who believe, in word, in your way of life, in love, in spirit, in faith, and in purity.”
“that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work.”
“"that it may be well with you, and you may live long on the earth."”
“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.”
“The rod of correction gives wisdom, but a child left to himself causes shame to his mother.”
“My son, listen to your father's instruction, and don't forsake your mother's teaching:”
“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;”
“Correct your son, and he will give you peace; yes, he will bring delight to your soul.”
“for they will be a garland to grace your head, and chains around your neck.”
“for length of days, and years of life, and peace, will they add to you.”
“My son, don't forget my teaching; but let your heart keep my commandments:”
“Discipline your son, for there is hope; don't be a willing party to his death.”
“Even a child makes himself known by his doings, whether his work is pure, and whether it is right.”
“A fool despises his father's correction, but he who heeds reproof shows prudence.”
“My son, keep your father's commandment, and don't forsake your mother's teaching.”
“Bind them continually on your heart. Tie them around your neck.”
“When you walk, it will lead you. When you sleep, it will watch over you. When you awake, it will talk with you.”