Mothers — Page 2
Verses 11–20 of 39
Proverbs 31:30 KJV
“Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth the LORD, she shall be praised.”
Context & Meaning
External beauty and charm are temporary, but a woman whose life is built on reverence for God will receive lasting praise, the foundation of true worth for a mother.
John 19:26-27 KJV
“When Jesus therefore saw his mother, and the disciple standing by, whom he loved, he saith unto his mother, Woman, behold thy son! Then saith he to the disciple, Behold thy mother! And from that hour that disciple took her unto his own home.”
Context & Meaning
Even from the cross, Jesus honored and provided for His mother, entrusting her care to His beloved disciple, showing the depth of His love and the importance of caring for mothers.
Psalm 113:9 KJV
“He maketh the barren woman to keep house, and to be a joyful mother of children. Praise ye the LORD.”
Context & Meaning
God transforms barrenness into fruitful motherhood, a reminder that the ability to be a mother is ultimately a gift of divine grace.
Proverbs 31:25 KJV
“Strength and honour are her clothing; and she shall rejoice in time to come.”
Context & Meaning
A godly mother is clothed not in mere fabric but in strength and dignity, and because she fears God, she can face the future with joy rather than anxiety.
1 Thessalonians 2:7 KJV
“But we were gentle among you, even as a nurse cherisheth her children.”
Context & Meaning
Paul uses the image of a nursing mother tenderly caring for her own children to describe his own ministry, maternal love becomes his model for pastoral gentleness.
Proverbs 31:26 KJV
“She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and in her tongue is the law of kindness.”
Proverbs 31:27 KJV
“She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness.”
Proverbs 31:28 KJV
“Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praiseth her.”
Proverbs 31:29 KJV
“Many daughters have done virtuously, but thou excellest them all.”
Proverbs 31:31 KJV
“Give her of the fruit of her hands; and let her own works praise her in the gates.”