5 Bible Verses

Children, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right. Honour thy father and mother; (which is the first commandment with promise;)
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Ephesians 6:1-2KJV
This verse directly instructs children to obey and honor their parents. It emphasizes the importance of respecting parents as a fundamental moral and spiritual principle.
My son, hear the instruction of thy father, and forsake not the law of thy mother:
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Proverbs 1:8KJV
This verse encourages children to listen to and value their parents' guidance. It highlights the wisdom and important life lessons parents can provide to their children.
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 to parents about the importance of early spiritual and moral education. It suggests that consistent, godly parenting can have a lasting impact on a child's future.
Children, obey your parents in all things: for this is well pleasing unto the Lord.
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Colossians 3:20KJV
This verse reinforces the biblical mandate for children to obey their parents. It connects obedience to parents with pleasing God, adding a spiritual dimension to familial relationships.
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
Part of the Ten Commandments, this verse emphasizes the importance of honoring parents and promises a blessing of longevity for those who do so. It underscores the divine significance of the parent-child relationship.

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