Ephesians 6:4
Read Ephesians →“Fathers, do not provoke your children to wrath; instead, bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.”
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Bible Verses About Fathers
A father's role in Scripture is to lead with love, not provoke with harshness — pointing children toward the Father in heaven by how he loves them here. These Bible verses for fathers honor the weight and joy of that calling.
Proverbs 22:6
Read Proverbs →“Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it.”
Psalms 103:13
Read Psalms →“As a father has compassion on his children, so the LORD has compassion on those who fear Him.”
Deuteronomy 6:6-7
Read Deuteronomy →“These words I am commanding you today are to be upon your hearts. And you shall teach them diligently to your children and speak of them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up.”
Proverbs 20:7
Read Proverbs →“The righteous man walks with integrity; blessed are his children after him.”
Colossians 3:21
Read Colossians →“Fathers, do not provoke your children, so they will not become discouraged.”
Proverbs 23:24
Read Proverbs →“The father of a righteous man will greatly rejoice, and he who fathers a wise son will delight in him.”
Malachi 4:6
Read Malachi →“And he will turn the hearts of the fathers to their children, and the hearts of the children to their fathers. Otherwise, I will come and strike the land with a curse.””
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Frequently asked questions
What does the Bible say about Fathers?
A father's role in Scripture is to lead with love, not provoke with harshness — pointing children toward the Father in heaven by how he loves them here. These Bible verses for fathers honor the weight and joy of that calling.
What is a good Bible verse about Fathers?
Ephesians 6:4: “Fathers, do not provoke your children to wrath; instead, bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.”
Where should I start reading about Fathers in the Bible?
Start with Proverbs 22:6, one of the 8 verses gathered here on this topic.