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.”
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Bible Verses About Parenting
Raising children well takes more grace than technique — patient teaching, gentle discipline, and a home shaped by the fear of the Lord. These Bible verses about parenting encourage tired moms and dads in the daily, sacred work of raising kids.
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.”
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 29:17
Read Proverbs →“Discipline your son, and he will give you rest; he will bring delight to your soul.”
Colossians 3:21
Read Colossians →“Fathers, do not provoke your children, so they will not become discouraged.”
Proverbs 13:24
Read Proverbs →“He who spares the rod hates his son, but he who loves him disciplines him diligently.”
Psalms 127:3
Read Psalms →“Children are indeed a heritage from the LORD, and the fruit of the womb is His reward.”
Proverbs 22:15
Read Proverbs →“Foolishness is bound up in the heart of a child, but the rod of discipline drives it far from him.”
3 John 1:4
Read 3 John →“I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in the truth.”
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Frequently asked questions
What does the Bible say about Parenting?
Raising children well takes more grace than technique — patient teaching, gentle discipline, and a home shaped by the fear of the Lord. These Bible verses about parenting encourage tired moms and dads in the daily, sacred work of raising kids.
What is a good Bible verse about Parenting?
Proverbs 22:6: “Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it.”
Where should I start reading about Parenting in the Bible?
Start with Ephesians 6:4, one of the 9 verses gathered here on this topic.