Bible Verses About Family

Scriptures about family life, honoring parents, raising children, and household unity.

King James Version
3Lo, children are an heritage of the LORD: and the fruit of the womb is his reward.
Psalms 127:3
6Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.
Proverbs 22:6
6And these words, which I command thee this day, shall be in thine heart: 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 6:6-7
4And, ye fathers, provoke not your children to wrath: but bring them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord.
Ephesians 6:4
20Children, obey your parents in all things: for this is well pleasing unto the Lord.
Colossians 3:20
12Honour thy father and thy mother: that thy days may be long upon the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee.
Exodus 20:12
8My son, hear the instruction of thy father, and forsake not the law of thy mother:
Proverbs 1:8
15And if it seem evil unto you to serve the LORD, choose you this day whom ye will serve; whether the gods which your fathers served that were on the other side of the flood, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land ye dwell: but as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD.
Joshua 24:15
3Thy wife shall be as a fruitful vine by the sides of thine house: thy children like olive plants round about thy table.
Psalms 128:3
6Children’s children are the crown of old men; and the glory of children are their fathers.
Proverbs 17:6
19For I know him, that he will command his children and his household after him, and they shall keep the way of the LORD, to do justice and judgment; that the LORD may bring upon Abraham that which he hath spoken of him.
Genesis 18:19

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Bible say about family?

The Bible places high value on family. Joshua 24:15 declares 'as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD.' Parents are instructed to teach children God's ways (Deuteronomy 6:6-7) and children to honor their parents (Exodus 20:12).

How should Christian families function?

Christian families are called to love, teach Scripture to children (Proverbs 22:6), honor parents, and serve God together. Ephesians 6:4 says fathers should bring up children in the nurture and admonition of the Lord.

What about believers whose families are not Christian?

Jesus acknowledged that following Him might divide families (Matthew 10:35-37) and said His true family is those who do God's will (Mark 3:35). Paul instructs believers married to unbelievers to remain if the spouse is willing (1 Corinthians 7:12-14). The church also serves as a spiritual family for those without believing relatives.