Proverbs 13:24

The Passion Translation

If you withhold correction and punishment from your children, you demonstrate a lack of true love. So prove your love and be prompt to punish them.

Cross References

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 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.

Proverbs 3:12

For the Father’s discipline comes only from his passionate love and pleasure for you. Even when it seems like his correction is harsh, it’s still better than any father on earth gives to his child.

Proverbs 8:36

But those who stumble and miss me will be sorry they did! For ignoring what I have to say will bring harm to your own soul. Those who hate me are simply flirting with death!”

Luke 14:26

“When you follow me as my disciple, you must put aside your father, your mother, your wife, your sisters, your brothers; it will even seem as though you hate your own life. This is the price you’ll pay to be considered one of my followers.