Bible Verses About Children

Bible verses about children, parenting, and God's view of young ones.

King James Version
3Lo, children are an heritage of the LORD: and the fruit of the womb is his reward.
Psalms 127:3
14But when Jesus saw it, he was much displeased, and said unto them, Suffer the little children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God.
Mark 10:14
6Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.
Proverbs 22:6
1Children, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right.
Ephesians 6:1
4And, ye fathers, provoke not your children to wrath: but bring them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord.
Ephesians 6:4
7And thou shalt teach them diligently unto thy children, and shalt talk of them when thou sittest in thine house, and when thou walkest by the way, and when thou liest down, and when thou risest up.
Deuteronomy 6:7
13And all thy children shall be taught of the LORD; and great shall be the peace of thy children.
Isaiah 54:13
17Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yea, he shall give delight unto thy soul.
Proverbs 29:17
4I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth.
3 John 1:4
20Children, obey your parents in all things: for this is well pleasing unto the Lord.
Colossians 3:20
14But Jesus said, Suffer little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for of such is the kingdom of heaven.
Matthew 19:14
24He that spareth his rod hateth his son: but he that loveth him chasteneth him betimes.
Proverbs 13:24

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Bible say about raising children?

Proverbs 22:6 says 'Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.' Parents are to teach, discipline with love, and bring children up in the Lord (Ephesians 6:4).

How does God view children?

Psalm 127:3 says children are a heritage and reward from the Lord. Jesus welcomed children and said the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these (Mark 10:14). God values and cares for every child.

What does the Bible say about discipline?

Proverbs 13:24 says those who love their children discipline them diligently. Hebrews 12:6-11 compares God's discipline of believers to a father's discipline of his child — painful in the moment but producing righteousness. Biblical discipline is always motivated by love, aimed at correction, and delivered with self-control.