What Does the Bible Say About Children?
Key Scriptures and spiritual guidance on children
The Bible addresses children as a precious gift from God and emphasizes the importance of raising them in love, discipline, and guidance. Children are seen as a blessing and heritage from the Lord, and parents are encouraged to teach them about God's ways and to instill good values in them. Jesus showed a special love for children, welcoming them and using them as an example of faith and humility. The Bible also instructs children to honor and obey their parents, promising long life and blessings to those who do so.
Bible Verses About Children
Psalms 127:3KJV
“Lo, children are an heritage of the LORD: and the fruit of the womb is his reward.”
Proverbs 22:6KJV
“Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.”
Matthew 19:14KJV
“But Jesus said, Suffer little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for of such is the kingdom of heaven.”
Ephesians 6:1KJV
“Children, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right.”
Colossians 3:20KJV
“Children, obey your parents in all things: for this is well pleasing unto the Lord.”
Proverbs 29:17KJV
“Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yea, he shall give delight unto thy soul.”
Deuteronomy 5:16KJV
“Honour thy father and thy mother, as the LORD thy God hath commanded thee; that thy days may be prolonged, and that it may go well with thee, in the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee.”
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