5 Bible Verses

Honour thy father and thy mother: that thy days may be long upon the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee.
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Exodus 20:12KJV
This commandment emphasizes the importance of respecting and caring for family, particularly parents. It is a fundamental instruction about family relationships and honor within biblical teaching.
Thy wife shall be as a fruitful vine by the sides of thine house: and thy children like olive plants round about thy table.
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Psalm 128:3KJV
This verse portrays a blessed family as a source of joy and abundance. It uses agricultural imagery to describe the beauty and potential of a healthy family unit.
Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.
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Proverbs 22:6KJV
This verse provides guidance about parental responsibility in raising children with good values and spiritual direction. It suggests that early family teaching has long-lasting spiritual impact.
Honour thy father and mother; (which is the first commandment with promise;) That it may be well with thee, and thou mayest live long on the earth.
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Ephesians 6:2-3KJV
This New Testament reference reaffirms the importance of family respect and highlights the spiritual blessing associated with honoring parents. It demonstrates the continuity of family values across biblical teachings.
But if any provide not for his own, and specially for those of his own house, he hath denied the faith, and is worse than an infidel.
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1 Timothy 5:8KJV
This verse emphasizes the critical responsibility of caring for one's family, presenting it as a fundamental aspect of faith. It underscores the spiritual significance of family provision and support.

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