being a father
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 14:26
In the fear of the LORD is strong confidence: and his children shall have a place of refuge.
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.
Proverbs Chapter 23:24
The father of the righteous shall greatly rejoice: and he that begetteth a wise child shall have joy of him.
John Chapter 3:16
For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
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.