Bible Verses About "What Does the Bible Say About Being a Good Father"
Fathers are called to love, instruct, discipline, and model faith for their children — reflecting God the Father's relationship with His children.
Fathers are called to love, instruct, discipline, and model faith for their children — reflecting God the Father's relationship with His children.
"And, ye fathers, provoke not your children to wrath: but bring them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord." — Ephesians 6:4 (KJV)
KJV Verses That Answer This Question
The Scriptures below are gathered specifically to address "What Does the Bible Say About Being a Good Father?" Each is quoted in the King James Version with a link to its full chapter.
"And, ye fathers, provoke not your children to wrath: but bring them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord."
"And these words, which I command thee this day, shall be in thine heart: And thou shalt teach them diligently unto thy children."
"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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