Bible verses about family
The family is the first school of faith. Scripture speaks of marriage, the raising of children and mutual respect between parents and children.
But if it seem evil to you to serve the Lord, you have your choice: choose this day that which pleaseth you, whom you would rather serve, whether the gods which your fathers served in Mesopotamia, or the gods of the Amorrhites, in whose land you dwell: but as for me and my house we will serve thee Lord,
Joshua 24:15
Children, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is just. Honour thy father and thy mother, which is the first commandment with a promise: That it may be well with thee, and thou mayest be long lived upon earth. And you, fathers, provoke not your children to anger: but bring them up in the discipline and correction of the Lord.
Ephesians 6:1-4
It is a proverb: A young man according to his way, even when he is old, he will not depart from it.
Proverbs 22:6
Children, obey your parents in all things: for this is well pleasing to the Lord. Fathers, provoke not your children to indignation, lest they be discouraged.
Colossians 3:20-21
Wherefore a man shall leave father and mother, and shall cleave to his wife: and they shall be two in one flesh.
Genesis 2:24
And these words which I command thee this day, shall be in thy heart: And thou shalt tell them to thy children, and thou shalt meditate upon them sitting in thy house, and walking on thy journey, sleeping and rising.
Deuteronomy 6:6-7
But if any man have not care of his own and especially of those of his house, he hath denied the faith and is worse than an infidel.
1 Timothy 5:8
Wives, be subject to your husbands, as it behoveth in the Lord. Husbands, love your wives and be not bitter towards them.
Colossians 3:18-19
Behold the inheritance of the Lord are children: the reward, the fruit of the womb.
Psalms 127:3
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What does the Bible say about family?
A key passage is Joshua 24:15: "But if it seem evil to you to serve the Lord, you have your choice: choose this day that which pleaseth you, whom you would rather serve, whether the gods which your fathers served in Mesopotamia, or the gods of the…" Below are 9 verses, and you can ask Bible AI to go deeper.
What is the best Bible verse about family?
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