Bible Verses About "What Does the Bible Say About Parents"
The Bible commands children to honor and obey their parents, promising blessing for this respect of God-given authority.
The Bible commands children to honor and obey their parents, promising blessing for this respect of God-given authority.
"Children, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right. Honour thy father and mother; which is the first commandment with promise;" — Ephesians 6:1-2 (KJV)
KJV Verses That Answer This Question
The Scriptures below are gathered specifically to address "What Does the Bible Say About Parents?" Each is quoted in the King James Version with a link to its full chapter.
"Children, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right. Honour thy father and mother; which is the first commandment with promise;"
"Honour thy father and thy mother: that thy days may be long upon the land which the Lord thy God giveth thee."
"My son, hear the instruction of thy father, and forsake not the law of thy mother:"
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