Bible Verses About Fathers — The Complete KJV Guide
The complete KJV guide to fathers and godly fatherhood
Discover powerful KJV Bible verses about fathers. Scripture and devotional insights on fathers for daily encouragement.
"Charity suffereth long, and is kind; charity envieth not; charity vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up, Doth not behave itself unseemly, seeketh not her own, is not easily provoked, thinketh no evil; Rejoiceth not in iniquity, but rejoiceth in the truth; Beareth all things, believeth all things, hopeth all things, endureth all things." — 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 (KJV)
Finding a meaningful verse of the day centered on fathers can transform your daily walk with God. Each morning brings a fresh opportunity to meditate on Scripture that speaks directly to the theme of fathers in your life.
The complete KJV guide to fathers and godly fatherhood
What the Bible says about fathers
The father's role in Scripture is instruction and example. Ephesians 6:4 gives both halves: 'provoke not your children to wrath: but bring them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord.' Deuteronomy 6 assumes fathers talking about God's words through the whole of an ordinary day. Joshua's 'as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD' is a father speaking for a household he intends to lead.
The father God is like
Psalm 103:13 says that 'like as a father pitieth his children, so the LORD pitieth them that fear him.' The prodigal's father runs. Matthew 7:11 argues from earthly fathers giving good gifts to a heavenly Father giving better. Scripture repeatedly uses fatherhood to explain God — and, for readers whose own fathers failed, it works the other way too: God is the Father the human one was meant to picture.
Correction without exasperation
Colossians 3:21 warns fathers specifically not to provoke their children 'lest they be discouraged'. Hebrews 12 describes godly discipline as evidence of love, purposeful and temporary, 'for our profit'. The Bible's father corrects, but the aim is a formed child rather than a compliant moment, and discouragement is treated as a real failure.
How to use this page
Read Ephesians 6:4 and check both halves against last month. Speak one specific word of blessing over each child this week. Take one spiritual responsibility back that you have quietly delegated. If your own father failed you, read Psalm 68:5 slowly. Then follow the related links to parenting, children, family, and God's love.
"Charity suffereth long, and is kind; charity envieth not; charity vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up, Doth not behave itself unseemly, seeketh not her own, is not easily provoked, thinketh no evil; Rejoiceth not in iniquity, but rejoiceth in the truth; Beareth all things, believeth all things, hopeth all things, endureth all things."
— 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 (KJV)
This verse reveals God's heart concerning fathers. As you meditate on these words today, let them reshape your understanding of what it means to walk in fathers before the Lord.
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10 Scriptures About Fathers
1 Corinthians 13:4-7
"Charity suffereth long, and is kind; charity envieth not; charity vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up, Doth not behave itself unseemly, seeketh not her own, is not easily provoked, thinketh no evil; Rejoiceth not in iniquity, but rejoiceth in the truth; Beareth all things, believeth all things, hopeth all things, endureth all things."Read in context
Ephesians 4:32
"And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you."Read in context
Colossians 3:13
"Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also do ye."Read in context
Romans 12:10
"Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love; in honour preferring one another."Read in context
1 John 4:7
"Beloved, let us love one another: for love is of God; and every one that loveth is born of God, and knoweth God."Read in context
Ephesians 5:25
"Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it."Read in context
Proverbs 22:6
"Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it."Read in context
Psalm 133:1
"Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity!"Read in context
Hebrews 10:24-25
"And let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works: Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching."Read in context
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