Bible Verses About Honoring Your Father and Mother
Scripture on honoring and respecting parents.
“Honor your father and mother, so that your days may be long in the land that the LORD your God is giving you.”
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“Honor your father and mother, so that your days may be long in the land that the LORD your God is giving you.”
“Children, obey your parents in everything, for this is pleasing to the Lord.”
“Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right.”
“βHonor your father and motherβ (which is the first commandment with a promise),”
“βthat it may go well with you and that you may have a long life on the earth.β”
“Whoever curses his father or mother, his lamp will be extinguished in deepest darkness.”
“Listen to your father who gave you life, and do not despise your mother when she is old.”
“As for the eye that mocks a father and scorns obedience to a mother, may the ravens of the valley pluck it out and young vultures devour it.”
“Fathers, do not provoke your children to wrath; instead, bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.”
“Slaves, obey your earthly masters with respect and fear and sincerity of heart, just as you would obey Christ.”
“And do this not only to please them while they are watching, but as servants of Christ, doing the will of God from your heart.”
“Serve with good will, as to the Lord and not to men,”
“because you know that the Lord will reward each one for whatever good he does, whether he is slave or free.”
“And masters, do the same for your slaves. Give up your use of threats, because you know that He who is both their Master and yours is in heaven, and there is no favoritism with Him.”
“Finally, be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power.”
“Put on the full armor of God, so that you can make your stand against the devilβs schemes.”
“For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this worldβs darkness, and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.”
“Therefore take up the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you will be able to stand your ground, and having done everything, to stand.”
“If anyone does not provide for his own, and especially his own household, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever.”
“Honor your father and your mother, as the LORD your God has commanded you, so that your days may be long and that it may go well with you in the land that the LORD your God is giving you.”
“If anyone curses his father or mother, he must be put to death. He has cursed his father or mother; his blood shall be upon him.”
“βCursed is he who dishonors his father or mother.β And let all the people say, βAmen!β”
“Listen, my son, to your fatherβs instruction, and do not forsake the teaching of your mother.”
“For they are a garland of grace on your head and a pendant around your neck.”
“Each of you must respect his mother and father, and you must keep My Sabbaths. I am the LORD your God.”
“Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it.”
“But if a widow has children or grandchildren, they must first learn to show godliness to their own family and repay their parents, for this is pleasing in the sight of God.”
“For God said, βHonor your father and motherβ and βAnyone who curses his father or mother must be put to death.β”
“honor your father and mother, and love your neighbor as yourself.β β”
“For Moses said, βHonor your father and your motherβ and βAnyone who curses his father or mother must be put to death.β”
“For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and they will become one flesh.”
“The proverbs of Solomon: A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish son grief to his mother.”
“Then He went down to Nazareth with them and was obedient to them. But His mother treasured up all these things in her heart.”
“A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish man despises his mother.”
“My son, keep your fatherβs commandment, and do not forsake your motherβs teaching.”
“A wise son heeds his fatherβs discipline, but a mocker does not listen to rebuke.”
“You know the commandments: βDo not murder, do not commit adultery, do not steal, do not bear false witness, do not cheat others, honor your father and mother.β β”
“Children are indeed a heritage from the LORD, and the fruit of the womb is His reward.”
“When Jesus saw His mother and the disciple whom He loved standing nearby, He said to His mother, βWoman, here is your son.β”
“Then He said to the disciple, βHere is your mother.β So from that hour, this disciple took her into his home.”
“Grandchildren are the crown of the aged, and the glory of a son is his father.”
“Bind them always upon your heart; tie them around your neck.”
“May your father and mother be glad, and may she who gave you birth rejoice!”
“A fool rejects his fatherβs discipline, but whoever heeds correction is prudent.”
“Her children rise up and call her blessed; her husband praises her as well:”
“But Ruth replied: βDo not urge me to leave you or to turn from following you. For wherever you go, I will go, and wherever you live, I will live; your people will be my people, and your God will be my God.”
“Your wife will be like a fruitful vine flourishing within your house, your sons like olive shoots sitting around your table.”
“And he will turn the hearts of the fathers to their children, and the hearts of the children to their fathers. Otherwise, I will come and strike the land with a curse.β”
“Listen, my sons, to a fatherβs instruction; pay attention and gain understanding.”
“Discipline your son, and he will give you rest; he will bring delight to your soul.”
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What does the Bible say about honoring parents?
Honoring parents is the fifth of the Ten Commandments (Exodus 20:12). Paul reaffirms it as the first commandment with a promise (Ephesians 6:2-3). It encompasses respect, care, gratitude, and obedience.