Ephesians 6:4

The Passion Translation

Fathers, don’t exasperate your children, but raise them up with loving discipline and counsel that brings the revelation of our Lord.

Cross References

Genesis 18:19

It is true; I have singled him out as my own, so that he will lead his family and household to follow my ways and live by what is right and just. I will fulfill all the promises that I have spoken to him.”

Proverbs 19:18

Don’t be afraid to discipline your children while they’re still young enough to learn. Don’t indulge your children or be swayed by their protests.

Proverbs 22:15

Although rebellion is woven into a young man’s heart, tough discipline can make him into a man.

Proverbs 22:6

Dedicate your children to God and point them in the way that they should go, and the values they’ve learned from you will be with them for life.

Proverbs 29:15

Experiencing many corrections and rebukes will make you wise. But if left to your own ways, you’ll bring disgrace to your parents.

Proverbs 29:17

Correct your child and one day you’ll find he has changed and will bring you great delight.

Isaiah 38:19

It’s the living who thank you as I do today. One generation makes your faithfulness known to the next.

Ephesians 6:3

“You will prosper and live a long, full life if you honor your parents.”

Colossians 3:21

And fathers, don’t have unrealistic expectations for your children or else they may become discouraged.

2 Timothy 1:5

as I think of your strong faith that was passed down through your family line. It began with your grandmother Lois, who passed it on to your dear mother, Eunice. And it’s clear that you too are following in the footsteps of their godly example.

2 Timothy 3:15

Remember what you were taught from your childhood from the Holy Scrolls which can impart to you wisdom to experience everlasting life through the faith of Jesus, the Anointed One!

Joshua 24:15

If it seems wrong in your eyes to serve Yahweh, then make your decision today which gods you will worship—the gods which your ancestors worshiped in Mesopotamia or the gods which the Amorites worship in the land where you are now living—but I and my family, we will give our lives to worship and serve Yahweh!”

Judges 13:12

Manoah replied, “Well, when Yahweh fulfills your prophecy, how should we raise the boy, and what is his life mission?”