Ephesians 6:4

God's Word

Fathers, don’t make your children bitter about life. Instead, bring them up in Christian discipline and instruction.

Cross References

Genesis 18:19

I have chosen him so that he will direct his children and his family after him to keep the way of the Lord by doing what is right and just. In this way I, the Lord, will do what I have promised Abraham.”

1 Chronicles 28:20

David also told his son Solomon, “Be strong and courageous, and do the work. Don’t be afraid or terrified. The Lord God, my God, will be with you. He will not abandon you before all the work on the Lord’s temple is finished.

1 Chronicles 29:19

Make my son Solomon completely committed ⌞to you⌟ so that he will obey your commands, requests, and laws and do everything to build the palace I have planned.”

Proverbs 19:18

Discipline your son while there is still hope. Do not be the one responsible for his death.

Proverbs 22:15

Foolishness is firmly attached to a child’s heart. Spanking will remove it far from him.

Proverbs 22:6

Train a child in the way he should go, and even when he is old he will not turn away from it.

Proverbs 29:15

A spanking and a warning produce wisdom, but an undisciplined child disgraces his mother.

Proverbs 29:17

Correct your son, and he will give you peace of mind. He will bring delight to your soul.

Isaiah 38:19

Those who are living praise you as I do today. Fathers make your faithfulness known to their children.

Ephesians 6:3

that everything may go well for you, and you may have a long life on earth.” This is an important commandment with a promise.

Deuteronomy 4:9

However, be careful, and watch yourselves closely so that you don’t forget the things which you have seen with your own eyes. Don’t let them fade from your memory as long as you live. Teach them to your children and grandchildren.

Deuteronomy 6:7

Repeat them to your children. Talk about them when you’re at home or away, when you lie down or get up.

Colossians 3:21

Fathers, don’t make your children resentful, or they will become discouraged.

2 Timothy 1:5

I’m reminded of how sincere your faith is. That faith first lived in your grandmother Lois and your mother Eunice. I’m convinced that it also lives in you.

2 Timothy 3:15

From infancy you have known the Holy Scriptures. They have the power to give you wisdom so that you can be saved through faith in Christ Jesus.

Joshua 24:15

But if you don’t want to serve the Lord, then choose today whom you will serve. Even if you choose the gods your ancestors served on the other side of the Euphrates or the gods of the Amorites in whose land you live, my family and I will still serve the Lord.”

Judges 13:12

Then Manoah asked, “When your words come true, how should the boy live and what should he do?”