fatherhood

Genesis Chapter 18:19

For 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.

Psalm Chapter 78:5

For he established a testimony in Jacob, and appointed a law in Israel, which he commanded our fathers, that they should make them known to their children:

Psalm Chapter 78:6

That the generation to come might know them, even the children which should be born; who should arise and declare them to their children:

Psalm Chapter 78:7

That they might set their hope in God, and not forget the works of God, but keep his commandments:

Psalm Chapter 78:8

And might not be as their fathers, a stubborn and rebellious generation; a generation that set not their heart aright, and whose spirit was not stedfast with God.

Psalm Chapter 103:13

Like as a father pitieth his children, so the LORD pitieth them that fear him.

Psalm Chapter 127:3

Lo, children are an heritage of the LORD: and the fruit of the womb is his reward.

Psalm Chapter 127:4

As arrows are in the hand of a mighty man; so are children of the youth.

Psalm Chapter 127:5

Happy is the man that hath his quiver full of them: they shall not be ashamed, but they shall speak with the enemies in the gate.

Proverbs Chapter 3:11

My son, despise not the chastening of the LORD; neither be weary of his correction:

Proverbs Chapter 3:12

For whom the LORD loveth he correcteth; even as a father the son in whom he delighteth.

Proverbs Chapter 4:1

Hear, ye children, the instruction of a father, and attend to know understanding.

Proverbs Chapter 4:2

For I give you good doctrine, forsake ye not my law.

Proverbs Chapter 4:3

For I was my father's son, tender and only beloved in the sight of my mother.

Proverbs Chapter 4:4

He taught me also, and said unto me, Let thine heart retain my words: keep my commandments, and live.

Proverbs Chapter 4:5

Get wisdom, get understanding: forget it not; neither decline from the words of my mouth.

Proverbs Chapter 4:6

Forsake her not, and she shall preserve thee: love her, and she shall keep thee.

Proverbs Chapter 4:7

Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding.

Proverbs Chapter 4:8

Exalt her, and she shall promote thee: she shall bring thee to honour, when thou dost embrace her.

Proverbs Chapter 4:9

She shall give to thine head an ornament of grace: a crown of glory shall she deliver to thee.

Proverbs Chapter 13:24

He that spareth his rod hateth his son: but he that loveth him chasteneth him betimes.

Proverbs Chapter 19:18

Chasten thy son while there is hope, and let not thy soul spare for his crying.

Proverbs Chapter 20:7

The just man walketh in his integrity: his children are blessed after him.

Proverbs Chapter 22:6

Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.

Matthew Chapter 23:9

And call no man your father upon the earth: for one is your Father, which is in heaven.

Luke Chapter 15:20

And he arose, and came to his father. But when he was yet a great way off, his father saw him, and had compassion, and ran, and fell on his neck, and kissed him.

Luke Chapter 15:21

And the son said unto him, Father, I have sinned against heaven, and in thy sight, and am no more worthy to be called thy son.

Luke Chapter 15:22

But the father said to his servants, Bring forth the best robe, and put it on him; and put a ring on his hand, and shoes on his feet:

Luke Chapter 15:23

And bring hither the fatted calf, and kill it; and let us eat, and be merry:

Luke Chapter 15:24

For this my son was dead, and is alive again; he was lost, and is found. And they began to be merry.

Ephesians Chapter 6:4

And, ye fathers, provoke not your children to wrath: but bring them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord.

Colossians Chapter 3:21

Fathers, provoke not your children to anger, lest they be discouraged.

3 John Chapter 1:4

I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth.