What Does the Bible Say About Children?

Psalm 127:3

“Behold, children are a heritage from the Lord, the fruit of the womb a reward.”

Proverbs 22:6

“Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it.”

Ephesians 6:4

“Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger, but bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.”

Matthew 19:14

“But Jesus said, 'Let the little children come to me and do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of heaven.'”

Proverbs 17:6

“Grandchildren are the crown of the aged, and the glory of children is their fathers.”

Mark 10:14

“But when Jesus saw it, he was indignant and said to them, 'Let the children come to me; do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of God.'”

Deuteronomy 6:6-7

“And these words that I command you today shall be on your heart. You shall teach them diligently to your children, and shall talk of them when you sit in your house, and when you walk by the way, and when you lie down, and when you rise.”