Bible Verses About Raising Godly Children

"Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it."

"And these words, which I command thee this day, shall be in thine heart: And thou shalt teach them diligently unto thy children."

"And, ye fathers, provoke not your children to wrath: but bring them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord."

"Lo, children are an heritage of the LORD: and the fruit of the womb is his reward."

"Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yea, he shall give delight unto thy soul."

"I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth."

"He that spareth his rod hateth his son: but he that loveth him chasteneth him betimes."

"And all thy children shall be taught of the LORD; and great shall be the peace of thy children."

"My son, hear the instruction of thy father, and forsake not the law of thy mother."

"Suffer the little children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God."

What does the Bible say about raising godly children?

Raising children in the faith is one of the most important assignments God gives parents. It's not about perfection — it's about consistency, prayer, and modeling the faith you want your children to adopt. Key King James Version passages include Proverbs 22:6, Deuteronomy 6:6-7, Ephesians 6:4. This page collects 10 KJV verses about raising godly children, each quoted in full.

What is the most important verse about raising children?

Proverbs 22:6 ('Train up a child in the way he should go') is the foundational parenting verse. Deuteronomy 6:6-7 expands it with the practical method: teach God's Word throughout daily life, not just in formal settings.

What if my adult child has left the faith?

Proverbs 22:6 contains a promise that early training leaves a permanent imprint. Continue to pray, model Christ's love, and trust God's sovereign work. Many who wander return — the seed planted early is not easily uprooted.