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Bible Quotes About Parent

17 Scripture verses about parent from the King James Version, with full verse text for study and meditation.

Explore what the Bible says about parent. This collection of 20 key Scripture passages reveals God's wisdom and guidance on this important theme.

Total Verses

Old Testament

New Testament

Top 10 Bible Quotes About Parent

Exodus 20:12 — “Honour thy father and thy mother: that thy days may be long upon the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee.”
Deuteronomy 5:16 — “Honour thy father and thy mother, as the LORD thy God hath commanded thee; that thy days may be prolonged, and that it may go well with thee, in the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee.”
Deuteronomy 6:6 — “And these words, which I command thee this day, shall be in thine heart:”
Psalms 103:13 — “Like as a father pitieth his children, so the LORD pitieth them that fear him.”
Proverbs 1:8 — “My son, hear the instruction of thy father, and forsake not the law of thy mother:”
Proverbs 13:24 — “He that spareth his rod hateth his son: but he that loveth him chasteneth him betimes.”
Proverbs 17:6 — “Children's children are the crown of old men; and the glory of children are their fathers.”
Proverbs 22:6 — “Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it. Train: or, Catechise in: Heb. in his way”
Proverbs 23:22 — “Hearken unto thy father that begat thee, and despise not thy mother when she is old.”
Proverbs 29:15 — “The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself bringeth his mother to shame.”

Subtopics of Parent

abusive parents

bad parents

being a good parent

being a parent

caring for aging parents

caring for elderly parents

Old Testament Quotes About Parent (13)

“Honour thy father and thy mother: that thy days may be long upon the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee.”

Exodus 20:12KJV

“Honour thy father and thy mother, as the LORD thy God hath commanded thee; that thy days may be prolonged, and that it may go well with thee, in the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee.”

Deuteronomy 5:16KJV

“And these words, which I command thee this day, shall be in thine heart:”

Deuteronomy 6:6KJV

“Like as a father pitieth his children, so the LORD pitieth them that fear him.”

Psalms 103:13KJV

“My son, hear the instruction of thy father, and forsake not the law of thy mother:”

Proverbs 1:8KJV

“He that spareth his rod hateth his son: but he that loveth him chasteneth him betimes.”

Proverbs 13:24KJV

“Children's children are the crown of old men; and the glory of children are their fathers.”

Proverbs 17:6KJV

“Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it. Train: or, Catechise in: Heb. in his way”

Proverbs 22:6KJV

“Hearken unto thy father that begat thee, and despise not thy mother when she is old.”

Proverbs 23:22KJV

“The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself bringeth his mother to shame.”

Proverbs 29:15KJV

“Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yea, he shall give delight unto thy soul.”

Proverbs 29:17KJV

“Strength and honour are her clothing; and she shall rejoice in time to come.”

Proverbs 31:25KJV

“And he shall turn the heart of the fathers to the children, and the heart of the children to their fathers, lest I come and smite the earth with a curse.”

Malachi 4:6KJV

New Testament Quotes About Parent (4)

“For God commanded, saying, Honour thy father and mother: and, He that curseth father or mother, let him die the death.”

Matthew 15:4KJV

“Children, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right.”

Ephesians 6:1KJV

“Children, obey your parents in all things: for this is well pleasing unto the Lord.”

Colossians 3:20KJV

“If ye endure chastening, God dealeth with you as with sons; for what son is he whom the father chasteneth not?”

Hebrews 12:7KJV

Frequently Asked Questions About Parent in the Bible

What does the Bible say about parent?

The Bible contains 17 verses about parent, covering this topic from Genesis to Revelation. Scripture provides guidance, instruction, and comfort regarding parent through both the Old and New Testaments.

How many Bible verses are about parent?

There are 17 Bible verses about parent in the King James Version. These verses span multiple books of the Bible and cover various aspects of this topic.

What is the best Bible verse about parent?

While many verses address parent, the most well-known passages come from various books of the Bible. The best verse depends on your specific situation and what aspect of parent you are studying.

Where in the Bible does it talk about parent?

Parent is discussed throughout the Bible in both the Old and New Testaments. You can find 17 references to this topic across multiple books including the Psalms, Proverbs, the Gospels, and the Epistles.