Complete Bible Study Guide
What Does the Bible Say About Adulthood?
14 Scripture references with full text and commentary
Understanding Adulthood in the Bible
Explore what the Bible says about adulthood. This collection of 20 key Scripture passages reveals God's wisdom and guidance on this important theme.
Top 10 Verses About Adulthood
- 1Exodus 20:12
“Honour thy father and thy mother: that thy days may be long upon the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee.”
KJV - 2Judges 2:10
“And also all that generation were gathered unto their fathers: and there arose another generation after them, which knew not the LORD, nor yet the works which he had done for Israel.”
KJV - 3Psalms 90:12
“So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom. apply: Heb. cause to come”
KJV - 4Proverbs 19:26
“He that wasteth his father, and chaseth away his mother, is a son that causeth shame, and bringeth reproach.”
KJV - 5Proverbs 20:29
“The glory of young men is their strength: and the beauty of old men is the gray head.”
KJV - 6Proverbs 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”
KJV - 7Proverbs 23:22
“Hearken unto thy father that begat thee, and despise not thy mother when she is old.”
KJV - 8Jeremiah 29:11
“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”
KJV - 9Luke 2:40
“And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, filled with wisdom: and the grace of God was upon him.”
KJV - 10Romans 8:28
“And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.”
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Old Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Adulthood? (8 Verses)
“Honour thy father and thy mother: that thy days may be long upon the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee.”
“And also all that generation were gathered unto their fathers: and there arose another generation after them, which knew not the LORD, nor yet the works which he had done for Israel.”
“So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom. apply: Heb. cause to come”
“He that wasteth his father, and chaseth away his mother, is a son that causeth shame, and bringeth reproach.”
“The glory of young men is their strength: and the beauty of old men is the gray head.”
“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”
“Hearken unto thy father that begat thee, and despise not thy mother when she is old.”
“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”
New Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Adulthood? (6 Verses)
“And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, filled with wisdom: and the grace of God was upon him.”
“And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.”
“Till we all come in the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, unto a perfect man, unto the measure of the stature of the fulness of Christ: in: or, into stature: or, age”
“But speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in all things, which is the head, even Christ: speaking: or, being sincere”
“But speak thou the things which become sound doctrine:”
“Therefore leaving the principles of the doctrine of Christ, let us go on unto perfection; not laying again the foundation of repentance from dead works, and of faith toward God, principles: or, word of the beginning of”
How to Study What the Bible Says About Adulthood
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Begin by reading through every verse listed on this page, noting which ones speak most directly to your current season of life. Write them down and revisit them throughout the week.
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Use a concordance or the search tools on this site to find additional passages about adulthood. Look for patterns across both the Old and New Testaments to gain a complete picture of what God reveals on this subject.
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Study the context of each verse. Read the surrounding chapter to understand who was speaking, who the audience was, and what circumstances prompted the passage. Context prevents misapplication.
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Memorise at least one key verse about adulthood and meditate on it daily. Scripture memory transforms thinking and equips you to apply God's Word in real-time situations.
Practical Application
Studying what the Bible says about adulthood is only the beginning. Scripture is meant to be lived out in daily obedience and faith. Here are practical steps to apply these truths:
Identify one area of your life where the biblical teaching on adulthood needs to be applied more consistently. Write a specific, actionable step you can take this week.
Share what you have learned about adulthood with a fellow believer or in a small group setting. Teaching others solidifies your own understanding and encourages mutual growth.
Pray through the key verses about adulthood, asking God to reveal how His Word applies to your relationships, decisions, and daily habits.
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