What Does the Bible Say About Family? 35+ Verses on Family Life

"Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. 'Honor your father and mother.'"

"Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it."

"As for me and my household, we will serve the Lord."

"Fathers, do not exasperate your children; instead, bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord."

"Children's children are a crown to the aged, and parents are the pride of their children."

"Behold, children are a heritage from the Lord, the fruit of the womb a reward."

"Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor."

"Anyone who does not provide for their relatives, and especially for their own household, has denied the faith."

"And these words that I command you today shall be on your heart. You shall teach them diligently to your children."

"How good and pleasant it is when God's people live together in unity!"

"Start children off on the way they should go, and even when they are old they will not turn from it."

"A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish son brings grief to his mother."

"Her children arise and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her."

"Honor your father and your mother, so that you may live long in the land the Lord your God is giving you."