Complete Bible Study Guide
What Does the Bible Say About Taking Care Of Children?
17 Scripture references with full text and commentary
Understanding Taking Care Of Children in the Bible
What does the Bible say about taking care of children? Browse 20 carefully selected verses that illuminate this biblical theme.
Top 10 Verses About Taking Care Of Children
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- 3Proverbs 13:24
“He that spareth his rod hateth his son: but he that loveth him chasteneth him betimes.”
KJV - 4Proverbs 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 - 5Proverbs 23:13
“Withhold not correction from the child: for if thou beatest him with the rod, he shall not die.”
KJV - 6Proverbs 29:15
“The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself bringeth his mother to shame.”
KJV - 7Proverbs 29:17
“Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yea, he shall give delight unto thy soul.”
KJV - 8Proverbs 31:28
“Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praiseth her.”
KJV - 9Matthew 18:1
“At the same time came the disciples unto Jesus, saying, Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?”
KJV - 10Matthew 18:10
“Take heed that ye despise not one of these little ones; for I say unto you, That in heaven their angels do always behold the face of my Father which is in heaven.”
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Old Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Taking Care Of Children? (8 Verses)
“And these words, which I command thee this day, shall be in thine heart:”
“Lo, children are an heritage of the LORD: and the fruit of the womb is his reward.”
“He that spareth his rod hateth his son: but he that loveth him chasteneth him betimes.”
“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”
“Withhold not correction from the child: for if thou beatest him with the rod, he shall not die.”
“The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself bringeth his mother to shame.”
“Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yea, he shall give delight unto thy soul.”
“Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praiseth her.”
New Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Taking Care Of Children? (9 Verses)
“At the same time came the disciples unto Jesus, saying, Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?”
“Take heed that ye despise not one of these little ones; for I say unto you, That in heaven their angels do always behold the face of my Father which is in heaven.”
“But Jesus said, Suffer little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for of such is the kingdom of heaven.”
“And he took a child, and set him in the midst of them: and when he had taken him in his arms, he said unto them,”
“Whosoever shall receive one of such children in my name, receiveth me: and whosoever shall receive me, receiveth not me, but him that sent me.”
“And they brought young children to him, that he should touch them: and his disciples rebuked those that brought them.”
“And, ye fathers, provoke not your children to wrath: but bring them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord.”
“Fathers, provoke not your children to anger, lest they be discouraged.”
“Pure religion and undefiled before God and the Father is this, To visit the fatherless and widows in their affliction, and to keep himself unspotted from the world.”
How to Study What the Bible Says About Taking Care Of Children
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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 taking care of children. 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 taking care of children 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 taking care of children 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 taking care of children needs to be applied more consistently. Write a specific, actionable step you can take this week.
Share what you have learned about taking care of children 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 taking care of children, asking God to reveal how His Word applies to your relationships, decisions, and daily habits.
How Well Do You Know What the Bible Says About Taking Care Of Children?
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