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Ephesians 6:4
“And, ye fathers, provoke not your children to wrath: but bring them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord.”
Fatherhood is described as patient spiritual nurture, not harshness.
Bible Topics
Bible Passages for Fathers
Scripture calls fathers toward love, patience, instruction, and faithfulness.
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Proverbs 20:7
“The just man walketh in his integrity: his children are blessed after him.”
A father's integrity can become a blessing to his children.
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Psalm 103:13
“Like as a father pitieth his children, so the Lord pitieth them that fear him.”
Fatherly compassion is used as a picture of God's mercy.
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Proverbs 15:20
“A wise son makes his father glad, but a foolish man despises his mother.”
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Proverbs 19:26
“Those who mistreat their father, or chase away their mother, are disgraceful and shameful children.”
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1 Chronicles 25:5
“All these were sons of Heman, the king's seer; to enhance his prestige, God gave Heman fourteen sons and three daughters.”
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Isaiah 60:4
“Raise your eyes and look about; they all gather and come to you—Your sons from afar, your daughters in the arms of their nurses.”
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Psalm 144:12
“May our sons be like plants well-nurtured in their youth, our daughters like corner pillars carved for the structure of a palace.”
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Proverbs 23:25
“Let your father and mother be glad; let her who bore you rejoice.”
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Proverbs 19:18
“Discipline your son, for there is hope; but do not desire his death.”
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Psalm 127:3
“Certainly sons are a gift from the LORD, the fruit of the womb, a reward.”
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Luke 2:40
“The child grew and became strong, filled with wisdom; and the favor of God was upon him.”
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Proverbs 17:2
“A wise servant will rule over an unworthy son, and will share the inheritance with the brothers.”
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Deuteronomy 11:19
“Teach them to your children, speaking of them at home and abroad, whether you are busy or at rest.”
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Deuteronomy 6:21
“Tell your son, 'We were slaves of Pharaoh in Egypt, but the LORD brought us out of Egypt with a strong hand.'”
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Genesis 50:21
“So have no fear; I will provide for you and for your children. By thus speaking kindly to them, he reassured them.”
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1 Peter 3:6
“Thus Sarah obeyed Abraham, calling him 'lord.' You are her children when you do what is good and fear no intimidation.”
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Matthew 19:5
“And said, 'For this reason a man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife, and the two shall become one flesh'?”
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Proverbs 30:17
“The eye that mocks a father, or scorns an aged mother, will be plucked out by the ravens in the valley; the young eagles will devour it.”
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Isaiah 51:2
“Look to Abraham, your father, and to Sarah, who gave you birth; Though he was but one when I called him, I blessed him and made him many.”
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Isaiah 49:25
“But thus says the LORD: Yes, captives can be taken from a warrior, and plunder retrieved from a tyrant; Those who oppose you I will oppose, and your sons I will save.”
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Ecclesiastes 4:9-10
“Two are better than one: they get a good wage for their labor. If the one falls, the other will help the fallen one. But woe to the solitary person! If that one should fall, there is no other to help.”
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Deuteronomy 12:28
“Be careful to heed all these words which I enjoin on you today, that you may prosper and that you may have your children after you forever, doing what is good and right in the sight of the LORD, your God.”
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Proverbs 23:26-28
“My son, give me your heart, and let your eyes keep to my ways, For the harlot is a deep pit, and the foreign woman a narrow well; Yes, she lies in wait like a robber, and increases the number of the faithless.”
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Deuteronomy 4:10
“The day you stood before the LORD, your God, at Horeb, the LORD said to me, 'Assemble the people for me, and I will have them hear my words, that they may learn to fear me as long as they live in the land and may so teach their children.'”
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Proverbs 5:1
“My son, to my wisdom be attentive, to understanding incline your ear,”
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Psalm 119:66
“Teach me wisdom and knowledge, for in your commands I trust.”
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Proverbs 3:13
“Blessed are those who find wisdom, those who gain understanding,”
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Proverbs 2:6
“For the LORD gives wisdom, from his mouth come knowledge and understanding.”
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1 Corinthians 1:24
“But to those who are called, Jews and Greeks alike, Christ the power of God and the wisdom of God.”
A Short Prayer
Lord, give fathers wisdom, patience, tenderness, and strength for their families.
Frequently Asked Questions
What Bible passage encourages fathers?
Ephesians 6:4 and Proverbs 20:7 are helpful Bible passages for fathers seeking wisdom and faithfulness.