Bible Verses About Caring for Parents

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

"But if any widow have children or nephews, let them learn first to shew piety at home, and to requite their parents: for that is good and acceptable before God."

"But if any provide not for his own, and specially for those of his own house, he hath denied the faith, and is worse than an infidel."

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

"Children, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right. Honour thy father and mother; which is the first commandment with promise."

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

"For Moses said, Honour thy father and thy mother; and, Whoso curseth father or mother, let him die the death: But ye say, If a man shall say to his father or mother, It is Corban, that is to say, a gift, by whatsoever thou mightest be profited by me; he shall be free."

"He that wasteth his father, and chaseth away his mother, is a son that causeth shame, and bringeth reproach."

"When Jesus therefore saw his mother, and the disciple standing by, whom he loved, he saith unto his mother, Woman, behold thy son! Then saith he to the disciple, Behold thy mother! And from that hour that disciple took her unto his own home."

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

What does the Bible say about caring for parents?

Scripture places a high value on caring for one's parents, calling it both a commandment and a mark of true faith. As parents age, the responsibility to honor, support, and care for them deepens. Key King James Version passages include Exodus 20:12, 1 Timothy 5:4, 1 Timothy 5:8. This page collects 10 KJV verses about caring for parents, each quoted in full.

What does the Bible say about caring for elderly parents?

The Bible commands children to honor and provide for their parents, calling it 'good and acceptable before God' (1 Timothy 5:4). Failing to care for family members is described as denying the faith (1 Timothy 5:8).

Is caring for parents a commandment?

Yes, 'Honour thy father and thy mother' is the fifth of the Ten Commandments (Exodus 20:12) and is called 'the first commandment with promise' by Paul in Ephesians 6:2.