Bible Quotes About Respecting The Elderly

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

“Thou shalt rise up before the hoary head, and honour the face of the old man, and fear thy God: I am the LORD.”

“With the ancient is wisdom; and in length of days understanding.”

“The hoary head is a crown of glory, if it be found in the way of righteousness.”

“The glory of young men is their strength: and the beauty of old men is the gray head.”

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

“And even to your old age I am he; and even to hoar hairs will I carry you: I have made, and I will bear; even I will carry, and will deliver you.”

“For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. expected: Heb. end and expectation”

“Be of the same mind one toward another . Mind not high things, but condescend to men of low estate. Be not wise in your own conceits. condescend: or, be contented with mean things”

“Render therefore to all their dues: tribute to whom tribute is due; custom to whom custom; fear to whom fear; honour to whom honour.”

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

“Honour thy father and mother; (which is the first commandment with promise;)”

“Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves.”

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