The Bible emphasizes the importance of honoring and obeying parents. These verses highlight how obedience to parental authority reflects obedience to God, promising blessings and wisdom for those who follow this command.
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Bible Verses About Obedience To Parents
Exodus 20:12 – Honour your father and mother
“Honor your father and your mother, so that you may live long in the land the LORD your God is giving you.” – Exodus 20:12
Proverbs 1:8-9 – Listen to your father’s instruction
“Listen, my son, to your father’s instruction and do not forsake your mother’s teaching. They are a garland to grace your head and a chain to adorn your neck.” – Proverbs 1:8-9
Ephesians 6:1-3 – Children, obey your parents
“Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. “Honor your father and mother” – which is the first commandment with a promise – “so that it may go well with you and that you may enjoy long life on the earth.” – Ephesians 6:1-3
Colossians 3:20 – Obey your parents in everything
“Children, obey your parents in everything, for this pleases the Lord.” – Colossians 3:20
Proverbs 6:20 – Do not forsake your mother’s teaching
“My son, keep your father’s command and do not forsake your mother’s teaching.” – Proverbs 6:20
Deuteronomy 5:16 – Honor your father and mother as the LORD your God has commanded you
“Honor your father and your mother, as the LORD your God has commanded you, so that you may live long and that it may go well with you in the land the LORD your God is giving you.” – Deuteronomy 5:16
Matthew 15:4 – Whoever curses their father or mother must be put to death
“For God said, ‘Honor your father and mother’ and ‘Anyone who curses their father or mother is to be put to death.’” – Matthew 15:4
Leviticus 19:3 – Each of you must respect your mother and father
“Each of you must respect your mother and father, and you must observe my Sabbaths. I am the LORD your God.” – Leviticus 19:3
Proverbs 13:1 – A wise son heeds his father’s instruction
“A wise son heeds his father’s instruction, but a mocker does not respond to rebukes.” – Proverbs 13:1
Proverbs 30:17 – The eye that mocks a father, that scorns an aged mother will be pecked out by the ravens of the valley
“The eye that mocks a father, that scorns an aged mother, will be pecked out by the ravens of the valley, will be eaten by the vultures.” – Proverbs 30:17
Proverbs 23:22 – Listen to your father who gave you life
“Listen to your father who gave you life, and do not despise your mother when she is old.” – Proverbs 23:22
1 Timothy 5:8 – Anyone who does not provide for their relatives, and especially for their own household, has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever
“Anyone who does not provide for their relatives, and especially for their own household, has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever.” – 1 Timothy 5:8
Proverbs 15:20 – A wise child brings joy to their father
“A wise child brings joy to their father, but a foolish person despises their mother.” – Proverbs 15:20
Proverbs 20:20 – Whoever curses their father or mother, their lamp will be snuffed out in pitch darkness
“If someone curses their father or mother, their lamp will be snuffed out in pitch darkness.” – Proverbs 20:20
Proverbs 30:11 – There are those who curse their fathers and do not bless their mothers
“There are those who curse their fathers and do not bless their mothers.” – Proverbs 30:11
Proverbs 30:17 – The eye that mocks a father, that scorns an aged mother, will be pecked out by the ravens of the valley, will be eaten by the vultures
“The eye that mocks a father, that scorns an aged mother, will be pecked out by the ravens of the valley, will be eaten by the vultures.” – Proverbs 30:17
1 Peter 5:5 – Younger men, be subject to the elders
“In the same way, you who are younger, submit yourselves to your elders. All of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because, “God opposes the proud but shows favor to the humble.”” – 1 Peter 5:5
Proverbs 23:24 – The father of a righteous child has great joy
“The father of a righteous child has great joy; a man who fathers a wise son rejoices in him.” – Proverbs 23:24
1 John 2:27 – You have no need for anyone to teach you
“As for you, the anointing you received from him remains in you, and you do not need anyone to teach you. But as his anointing teaches you about all things and as that anointing is real, not counterfeit—just as it has taught you, remain in him.” – 1 John 2:27
Mark 7:9-13 – You nullify the word of God by your tradition
“And he said to them: ‘You have a fine way of setting aside the commands of God in order to observe your own traditions! For Moses said, “Honor your father and mother,” and, “Anyone who curses their father or mother is to be put to death.” But you say that if anyone declares that what might have been used to help their father or mother is Corban (that is, devoted to God)—then you no longer let them do anything for their father or mother. Thus you nullify the word of God by your tradition that you have handed down. And you do many things like that.” – Mark 7:9-13
Proverbs 4:1-4 – Listen, my sons, to a father’s instruction
“Listen, my sons, to a father’s instruction; pay attention and gain understanding. I give you sound learning, so do not forsake my teaching. For I too was a son to my father, still tender, and cherished by my mother. Then he taught me, and he said to me, “Take hold of my words with all your heart; keep my commands, and you will live.” – Proverbs 4:1-4
Proverbs 30:17 – The eye that mocks a father and scorns an aged mother, will be pecked out by the ravens of the valley
“The eye that mocks a father, that scorns an aged mother, will be pecked out by the ravens of the valley, will be eaten by the vultures.” – Proverbs 30:17
Titus 2:4 – Young women to love their husbands and children
“Then they can urge the younger women to love their husbands and children.” – Titus 2:4
Ephesians 6:4 – Fathers, do not exasperate your children; instead, bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord
“Fathers, do not exasperate your children; instead, bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord.” – Ephesians 6:4
Proverbs 13:24 – Whoever spares the rod hates their children, but the one who loves their children is careful to discipline them
“Whoever spares the rod hates their children, but the one who loves their children is careful to discipline them.” – Proverbs 13:24
Deuteronomy 21:18-21 – If someone has a stubborn and rebellious child that does not obey, they should be stoned to death
“If someone has a stubborn and rebellious child who does not obey their father and mother and will not listen to them when they discipline them, their father and mother shall take hold of him and bring him to the elders at the gate of his town. They shall say to the elders, “This son of ours is stubborn and rebellious. He will not obey us. He is a glutton and a drunkard.” Then all the men of his town are to stone him to death. You must purge the evil from among you. All Israel will hear of it and be afraid.” – Deuteronomy 21:18-21
Proverbs 20:7 – The righteous lead blameless lives; blessed are their children after them
“The righteous lead blameless lives; blessed are their children after them.” – Proverbs 20:7
Proverbs 30:17 – The eye that mocks a father and scorns an aged mother, will be pecked out by the ravens of the valley
“The eye that mocks a father, that scorns an aged mother, will be pecked out by the ravens of the valley, will be eaten by the vultures.” – Proverbs 30:17
Proverbs 10:1 – A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish son brings grief to his mother
“A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish son brings grief to his mother.” – Proverbs 10:1
Psalm 127:3-5 – Children are a heritage from the LORD, offspring a reward from him. Like arrows in the hands of a warrior are children born in one’s youth. Blessed is the man whose quiver is full of them
“Children are a heritage from the LORD, offspring a reward from him. Like arrows in the hands of a warrior are children born in one’s youth. Blessed is the man whose quiver is full of them. They will not be put to shame when they contend with their opponents in court.” – Psalm 127:3-5
Romans 13:1 – Let everyone be subject to the governing authorities
“Let everyone be subject to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which God has established. The authorities that exist have been established by God.” – Romans 13:1
Proverbs 23:22 – Listen to your father, who gave you life
“Listen to your father, who gave you life, and do not despise your mother when she is old.” – Proverbs 23:22
Proverbs 29:15 – A rod and a reprimand impart wisdom, but a child left undisciplined disgraces its mother
“A rod and a reprimand impart wisdom, but a child left undisciplined disgraces its mother.” – Proverbs 29:15
Proverbs 30:17 – The eye that mocks a father and scorns an aged mother will be pecked out by the ravens of the valley
“The eye that mocks a father, that scorns an aged mother, will be pecked out by the ravens of the valley, will be eaten by the vultures.” – Proverbs 30:17
Deuteronomy 27:16 – Cursed is anyone who dishonors their father or mother
“Cursed is anyone who dishonors their father or mother.” Then all the people shall say, “Amen!” – Deuteronomy 27:16
Proverbs 15:20 – A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish man despises his mother
“A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish man despises his mother.” – Proverbs 15:20
Colossians 3:20 – Children, obey your parents in everything, for this pleases the Lord
“Children, obey your parents in everything, for this pleases the Lord.” – Colossians 3:20
Proverbs 19:26 – Whoever robs their father and drives out their mother is a child who brings shame and disgrace
“Whoever robs their father and drives out their mother is a child who brings shame and disgrace.” – Proverbs 19:26
Deuteronomy 5:16 – Honor your father and mother as the LORD your God has commanded you
“Honor your father and your mother, as the LORD your God has commanded you, so that you may live long and that it may go well with you in the land the LORD your God is giving you.” – Deuteronomy 5:16
Matthew 15:4 – Honor your father and mother, and anyone who curses their father or mother is to be put to death
“For God said, “Honor your father and mother,” and “Anyone who curses their father or mother is to be put to death.”” – Matthew 15:4
1 Timothy 5:4 – Children to learn first to show piety at home
“But if a widow has children or grandchildren, let them first learn to show godliness to their own household and to make some return to their parents, for this is pleasing in the sight of God.” – 1 Timothy 5:4
Proverbs 23:24 – The father of the righteous will greatly rejoice; he who fathers a wise son will be glad in him
“The father of the righteous will greatly rejoice; he who fathers a wise son will be glad in him.” – Proverbs 23:24
Deuteronomy 21:18-21 – If a man has a stubborn and rebellious son, he must be stoned to death
“If a man has a stubborn and rebellious son who does not obey his father and mother and will not listen to them when they discipline him, his father and mother shall take hold of him and bring him to the elders at the gate of his town. They shall say to the elders, ‘This son of ours is stubborn and rebellious. He will not obey us. He is a glutton and a drunkard.’ Then all the men of his town are to stone him to death. You must purge the evil from among you. All Israel will hear of it and be afraid.” – Deuteronomy 21:18-21
1 Timothy 5:1-2 – Do not rebuke an older man harshly, but exhort him as if he were your father
“Do not rebuke an older man harshly, but exhort him as if he were your father. Treat younger men as brothers, older women as mothers, and younger women as sisters, with absolute purity.” – 1 Timothy 5:1-2