Bible Verses on Fatherhood
As Christian fathers, we are called to a role of immense importance and profound influence. Our journey as parents can be both challenging and rewarding, but throughout it all, we are never alone. God, in His wisdom, has provided us with a roadmap in the Holy Scriptures to guide us in our role as fathers.
Here at The Redeemed, we believe in the transformative power of God’s Word. We’ve gathered a collection of Bible verses that shed light on the divine blueprint for fatherhood and parenting. These passages offer insights into the responsibilities, joys, challenges, and rewards of being a Christian father. They reveal God’s vision for fathers as spiritual leaders, teachers, protectors, and providers in their families.
Whether you’re a new dad seeking guidance or a seasoned father looking to deepen your understanding of this holy calling, these scriptures will enlighten, encourage, and empower you on your parenting journey. We invite you to meditate on these verses, apply their truths to your life, and experience the richness of fatherhood as God intended.
Bible Verses on Fatherhood
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- Proverbs 22:6
Start children off on the way they should go, and even when they are old they will not turn from it.
- Ephesians 6:4
Fathers, do not exasperate your children; instead, bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord.
Proverbs 13:24
Whoever spares the rod hates their children,
but the one who loves their children is careful to discipline them.
- Psalm 103:13-14
As a father has compassion on his children,
so the Lord has compassion on those who fear him;
for he knows how we are formed,
he remembers that we are dust.
- Deuteronomy 6:6-7
These commandments that I give you today are to be on your hearts. Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up.
- Colossians 3:21
Fathers, do not embitter your children, or they will become discouraged.
- Proverbs 3:11-12
My son, do not despise the Lord’s discipline,
and do not resent his rebuke,
because the Lord disciplines those he loves,
as a father the son he delights in.
- Hebrews 12:7
Endure hardship as discipline; God is treating you as his children. For what children are not disciplined by their father?
- Proverbs 17:6
Children’s children are a crown to the aged,
and parents are the pride of their children.
- Joshua 24:15
But if serving the Lord seems undesirable to you, then choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve, whether the gods your ancestors served beyond the Euphrates, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land you are living. But as for me and my household, we will serve the Lord.
- 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.
They will not be put to shame
when they contend with their opponents in court.
- Proverbs 29:17
Discipline your children, and they will give you peace;
they will bring you the delights you desire.
- Proverbs 23:24
The father of a righteous child has great joy;
a man who fathers a wise son rejoices in him.
- 2 Corinthians 12:14
Now I am ready to visit you for the third time, and I will not be a burden to you, because what I want is not your possessions but you. After all, children should not have to save up for their parents, but parents for their children.
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