Family — Page 2
Verses 11–20 of 39
1 Timothy 5:8 KJV
“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.”
Context & Meaning
Paul places caring for one's own family as a non-negotiable expression of Christian faith, neglecting family responsibility is inconsistent with claiming to follow Christ.
Psalm 103:17 KJV
“But the mercy of the LORD is from everlasting to everlasting upon them that fear him, and his righteousness unto children's children.”
Context & Meaning
God's covenant mercy extends across generations, when parents fear God, the effects of that righteousness ripple forward to their grandchildren and beyond.
Romans 12:10 KJV
“Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love; in honour preferring one another.”
Context & Meaning
Paul's description of the church as a family of mutual affection and honor applies directly within the home, families that practice preferring one another mirror the grace of the body of Christ.
Proverbs 13:22 KJV
“A good man leaveth an inheritance to his children's children: and the wealth of the sinner is laid up for the just.”
Context & Meaning
Generational thinking is a mark of wisdom, the good person builds not just for themselves but plans ahead to leave a legacy (financial, spiritual, and relational) for grandchildren.
Acts 16:31 KJV
“And they said, Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved, and thy house.”
Context & Meaning
Paul's promise to the Philippian jailer carries a family dimension, faith in Christ carries the potential for household salvation, reminding us that our walk with God has an evangelistic effect on those closest to us.
Joshua 24:14 KJV
“Now therefore fear the LORD, and serve him in sincerity and in truth: and put away the gods which your fathers served on the other side of the flood, and in Egypt; and serve ye the LORD.”
Psalms 127:1 KJV
“A Song of degrees for Solomon. Except the LORD build the house, they labour in vain that build it: except the LORD keep the city, the watchman waketh but in vain.”
Psalms 127:2 KJV
“It is vain for you to rise up early, to sit up late, to eat the bread of sorrows: for so he giveth his beloved sleep.”
Psalms 127:3 KJV
“Lo, children are an heritage of the LORD: and the fruit of the womb is his reward.”
Psalms 127:4 KJV
“As arrows are in the hand of a mighty man; so are children of the youth.”