Top 40+ Short Bible Verses About Family Love and Unity

1) Matthew 19:19

1) Matthew 19:19, 2) Mark 3:25, 3) John 13:35, 4) 1 Peter 4:8-9, 5) Luke 18:16, 6) Proverbs 17:6, 8) Exodus 20:12, 10) Colossians 3:21, 11) Proverbs 6:20, 12) 1 John 4:20, 13) Proverbs 11:29, 15) Colossians 3:13, 16) Ephesians 6:4, 17) 1 Corinthians 13:13, 18) 1 Timothy 5:8, 20) Psalm 133:1, 21) Romans 12:5, 22) Proverbs 23:15, 24) 1 Timothy 3:4-5, 25) Ephesians 6:1-2, 26) Genesis 1:28, 27) Colossians 3:20, 29) Genesis 18:19, 30) Ephesians 5:33, 31) Proverbs 12:4, 32) Joshua 24:15, 34) Ephesians 3:14-15, 35) Proverbs 15:20, 37) Psalm 103:17, 38) Deuteronomy 5:16, 39) Proverbs 31:15-17, 40) Colossians 3:19

“Honor your father and mother, and love your neighbor as you love yourself.”

The Good News: Some families are given by birth, others are created through connection. You can expand your family by treating others with the same love and care as you do relatives.

2) Mark 3:25

1) Matthew 19:19, 2) Mark 3:25, 3) John 13:35, 4) 1 Peter 4:8-9, 5) Luke 18:16, 6) Proverbs 17:6, 8) Exodus 20:12, 10) Colossians 3:21, 11) Proverbs 6:20, 12) 1 John 4:20, 13) Proverbs 11:29, 15) Colossians 3:13, 16) Ephesians 6:4, 17) 1 Corinthians 13:13, 18) 1 Timothy 5:8, 20) Psalm 133:1, 21) Romans 12:5, 22) Proverbs 23:15, 24) 1 Timothy 3:4-5, 25) Ephesians 6:1-2, 26) Genesis 1:28, 27) Colossians 3:20, 29) Genesis 18:19, 30) Ephesians 5:33, 31) Proverbs 12:4, 32) Joshua 24:15, 34) Ephesians 3:14-15, 35) Proverbs 15:20, 37) Psalm 103:17, 38) Deuteronomy 5:16, 39) Proverbs 31:15-17, 40) Colossians 3:19

“And a house torn apart by divisions will collapse.”

The Good News: Like a home, a divided family, one torn by mistrust, anger, and spite, will crumble. A strong family must work together to patch those holes.

3) John 13:35

1) Matthew 19:19, 2) Mark 3:25, 3) John 13:35, 4) 1 Peter 4:8-9, 5) Luke 18:16, 6) Proverbs 17:6, 8) Exodus 20:12, 10) Colossians 3:21, 11) Proverbs 6:20, 12) 1 John 4:20, 13) Proverbs 11:29, 15) Colossians 3:13, 16) Ephesians 6:4, 17) 1 Corinthians 13:13, 18) 1 Timothy 5:8, 20) Psalm 133:1, 21) Romans 12:5, 22) Proverbs 23:15, 24) 1 Timothy 3:4-5, 25) Ephesians 6:1-2, 26) Genesis 1:28, 27) Colossians 3:20, 29) Genesis 18:19, 30) Ephesians 5:33, 31) Proverbs 12:4, 32) Joshua 24:15, 34) Ephesians 3:14-15, 35) Proverbs 15:20, 37) Psalm 103:17, 38) Deuteronomy 5:16, 39) Proverbs 31:15-17, 40) Colossians 3:19

“This is how everyone will know that you are my disciples when you love each other.”

The Good News: Love is a connector as powerful as family. When you love a friend, God, or a co-worker, they become your chosen family.

4) 1 Peter 4:8-9

1) Matthew 19:19, 2) Mark 3:25, 3) John 13:35, 4) 1 Peter 4:8-9, 5) Luke 18:16, 6) Proverbs 17:6, 8) Exodus 20:12, 10) Colossians 3:21, 11) Proverbs 6:20, 12) 1 John 4:20, 13) Proverbs 11:29, 15) Colossians 3:13, 16) Ephesians 6:4, 17) 1 Corinthians 13:13, 18) 1 Timothy 5:8, 20) Psalm 133:1, 21) Romans 12:5, 22) Proverbs 23:15, 24) 1 Timothy 3:4-5, 25) Ephesians 6:1-2, 26) Genesis 1:28, 27) Colossians 3:20, 29) Genesis 18:19, 30) Ephesians 5:33, 31) Proverbs 12:4, 32) Joshua 24:15, 34) Ephesians 3:14-15, 35) Proverbs 15:20, 37) Psalm 103:17, 38) Deuteronomy 5:16, 39) Proverbs 31:15-17, 40) Colossians 3:19

“Above all, show sincere love to each other, because love brings about the forgiveness of many sins. Open your homes to each other without complaining.”

The Good News: Where there is love, love will always rise above. No matter how angry, frustrated, or sad you may feel toward a family member, your foundation of love will always prevail.

5) Luke 18:16

1) Matthew 19:19, 2) Mark 3:25, 3) John 13:35, 4) 1 Peter 4:8-9, 5) Luke 18:16, 6) Proverbs 17:6, 8) Exodus 20:12, 10) Colossians 3:21, 11) Proverbs 6:20, 12) 1 John 4:20, 13) Proverbs 11:29, 15) Colossians 3:13, 16) Ephesians 6:4, 17) 1 Corinthians 13:13, 18) 1 Timothy 5:8, 20) Psalm 133:1, 21) Romans 12:5, 22) Proverbs 23:15, 24) 1 Timothy 3:4-5, 25) Ephesians 6:1-2, 26) Genesis 1:28, 27) Colossians 3:20, 29) Genesis 18:19, 30) Ephesians 5:33, 31) Proverbs 12:4, 32) Joshua 24:15, 34) Ephesians 3:14-15, 35) Proverbs 15:20, 37) Psalm 103:17, 38) Deuteronomy 5:16, 39) Proverbs 31:15-17, 40) Colossians 3:19

“Then Jesus called them to him and said, ‘Allow the children to come to me. Don’t forbid them, because God’s kingdom belongs to people like these children.’”

The Good News: Do not discount the thoughts and feelings of young family members. They are the future; the legacy of the family line.

6) Proverbs 17:6

1) Matthew 19:19, 2) Mark 3:25, 3) John 13:35, 4) 1 Peter 4:8-9, 5) Luke 18:16, 6) Proverbs 17:6, 8) Exodus 20:12, 10) Colossians 3:21, 11) Proverbs 6:20, 12) 1 John 4:20, 13) Proverbs 11:29, 15) Colossians 3:13, 16) Ephesians 6:4, 17) 1 Corinthians 13:13, 18) 1 Timothy 5:8, 20) Psalm 133:1, 21) Romans 12:5, 22) Proverbs 23:15, 24) 1 Timothy 3:4-5, 25) Ephesians 6:1-2, 26) Genesis 1:28, 27) Colossians 3:20, 29) Genesis 18:19, 30) Ephesians 5:33, 31) Proverbs 12:4, 32) Joshua 24:15, 34) Ephesians 3:14-15, 35) Proverbs 15:20, 37) Psalm 103:17, 38) Deuteronomy 5:16, 39) Proverbs 31:15-17, 40) Colossians 3:19

“Grandchildren are the crown of the elderly, and the glory of children is their parents.”

The Good News: Every generation of family shines in their own way: grandparents, parents, children. They are all important and necessary for the growth of the ancestral line.

8) Exodus 20:12

1) Matthew 19:19, 2) Mark 3:25, 3) John 13:35, 4) 1 Peter 4:8-9, 5) Luke 18:16, 6) Proverbs 17:6, 8) Exodus 20:12, 10) Colossians 3:21, 11) Proverbs 6:20, 12) 1 John 4:20, 13) Proverbs 11:29, 15) Colossians 3:13, 16) Ephesians 6:4, 17) 1 Corinthians 13:13, 18) 1 Timothy 5:8, 20) Psalm 133:1, 21) Romans 12:5, 22) Proverbs 23:15, 24) 1 Timothy 3:4-5, 25) Ephesians 6:1-2, 26) Genesis 1:28, 27) Colossians 3:20, 29) Genesis 18:19, 30) Ephesians 5:33, 31) Proverbs 12:4, 32) Joshua 24:15, 34) Ephesians 3:14-15, 35) Proverbs 15:20, 37) Psalm 103:17, 38) Deuteronomy 5:16, 39) Proverbs 31:15-17, 40) Colossians 3:19

“Honor your father and your mother so that your life will be long on the fertile land that the Lord your God is giving you.”

The Good News: Appreciate the days that God has given you, and show Him your devotion by honoring the gift that He gave you: your mother and father.

10) Colossians 3:21

1) Matthew 19:19, 2) Mark 3:25, 3) John 13:35, 4) 1 Peter 4:8-9, 5) Luke 18:16, 6) Proverbs 17:6, 8) Exodus 20:12, 10) Colossians 3:21, 11) Proverbs 6:20, 12) 1 John 4:20, 13) Proverbs 11:29, 15) Colossians 3:13, 16) Ephesians 6:4, 17) 1 Corinthians 13:13, 18) 1 Timothy 5:8, 20) Psalm 133:1, 21) Romans 12:5, 22) Proverbs 23:15, 24) 1 Timothy 3:4-5, 25) Ephesians 6:1-2, 26) Genesis 1:28, 27) Colossians 3:20, 29) Genesis 18:19, 30) Ephesians 5:33, 31) Proverbs 12:4, 32) Joshua 24:15, 34) Ephesians 3:14-15, 35) Proverbs 15:20, 37) Psalm 103:17, 38) Deuteronomy 5:16, 39) Proverbs 31:15-17, 40) Colossians 3:19

“Parents, don’t provoke your children in a way that ends up discouraging them.”

The Good News: Parents, do not discourage or punish your children, particularly in their faith. This will cause them to feel discouraged and averse.

11) Proverbs 6:20

1) Matthew 19:19, 2) Mark 3:25, 3) John 13:35, 4) 1 Peter 4:8-9, 5) Luke 18:16, 6) Proverbs 17:6, 8) Exodus 20:12, 10) Colossians 3:21, 11) Proverbs 6:20, 12) 1 John 4:20, 13) Proverbs 11:29, 15) Colossians 3:13, 16) Ephesians 6:4, 17) 1 Corinthians 13:13, 18) 1 Timothy 5:8, 20) Psalm 133:1, 21) Romans 12:5, 22) Proverbs 23:15, 24) 1 Timothy 3:4-5, 25) Ephesians 6:1-2, 26) Genesis 1:28, 27) Colossians 3:20, 29) Genesis 18:19, 30) Ephesians 5:33, 31) Proverbs 12:4, 32) Joshua 24:15, 34) Ephesians 3:14-15, 35) Proverbs 15:20, 37) Psalm 103:17, 38) Deuteronomy 5:16, 39) Proverbs 31:15-17, 40) Colossians 3:19

“My son, keep your father’s command; don’t abandon your mother’s instruction.”

The Good News: Obey your father and mother, for they will lead you on a path of goodness and graciousness.

12) 1 John 4:20

1) Matthew 19:19, 2) Mark 3:25, 3) John 13:35, 4) 1 Peter 4:8-9, 5) Luke 18:16, 6) Proverbs 17:6, 8) Exodus 20:12, 10) Colossians 3:21, 11) Proverbs 6:20, 12) 1 John 4:20, 13) Proverbs 11:29, 15) Colossians 3:13, 16) Ephesians 6:4, 17) 1 Corinthians 13:13, 18) 1 Timothy 5:8, 20) Psalm 133:1, 21) Romans 12:5, 22) Proverbs 23:15, 24) 1 Timothy 3:4-5, 25) Ephesians 6:1-2, 26) Genesis 1:28, 27) Colossians 3:20, 29) Genesis 18:19, 30) Ephesians 5:33, 31) Proverbs 12:4, 32) Joshua 24:15, 34) Ephesians 3:14-15, 35) Proverbs 15:20, 37) Psalm 103:17, 38) Deuteronomy 5:16, 39) Proverbs 31:15-17, 40) Colossians 3:19

“Those who say, ‘I love God’ and hate their brothers or sisters are liars. After all, those who don’t love their brothers or sisters, whom they have seen, can hardly love God, whom they have not seen!”

The Good News: You cannot say you truly love the Lord unless you show it in your actions, which includes loving the people who know best how to push your buttons.

13) Proverbs 11:29

1) Matthew 19:19, 2) Mark 3:25, 3) John 13:35, 4) 1 Peter 4:8-9, 5) Luke 18:16, 6) Proverbs 17:6, 8) Exodus 20:12, 10) Colossians 3:21, 11) Proverbs 6:20, 12) 1 John 4:20, 13) Proverbs 11:29, 15) Colossians 3:13, 16) Ephesians 6:4, 17) 1 Corinthians 13:13, 18) 1 Timothy 5:8, 20) Psalm 133:1, 21) Romans 12:5, 22) Proverbs 23:15, 24) 1 Timothy 3:4-5, 25) Ephesians 6:1-2, 26) Genesis 1:28, 27) Colossians 3:20, 29) Genesis 18:19, 30) Ephesians 5:33, 31) Proverbs 12:4, 32) Joshua 24:15, 34) Ephesians 3:14-15, 35) Proverbs 15:20, 37) Psalm 103:17, 38) Deuteronomy 5:16, 39) Proverbs 31:15-17, 40) Colossians 3:19

“Those who trouble their family will inherit the wind. The fool will be servant to the wise.”

The Good News: If you bring trouble and harm to your family, you will gain absolutely nothing. But if you care, and bring love to your home, you will only gain the same in return.

15) Colossians 3:13

1) Matthew 19:19, 2) Mark 3:25, 3) John 13:35, 4) 1 Peter 4:8-9, 5) Luke 18:16, 6) Proverbs 17:6, 8) Exodus 20:12, 10) Colossians 3:21, 11) Proverbs 6:20, 12) 1 John 4:20, 13) Proverbs 11:29, 15) Colossians 3:13, 16) Ephesians 6:4, 17) 1 Corinthians 13:13, 18) 1 Timothy 5:8, 20) Psalm 133:1, 21) Romans 12:5, 22) Proverbs 23:15, 24) 1 Timothy 3:4-5, 25) Ephesians 6:1-2, 26) Genesis 1:28, 27) Colossians 3:20, 29) Genesis 18:19, 30) Ephesians 5:33, 31) Proverbs 12:4, 32) Joshua 24:15, 34) Ephesians 3:14-15, 35) Proverbs 15:20, 37) Psalm 103:17, 38) Deuteronomy 5:16, 39) Proverbs 31:15-17, 40) Colossians 3:19

“Be tolerant with each other and, if someone has a complaint against anyone, forgive each other. As the Lord forgave you so also forgive each other.”

The Good News: The Lord has and will again forgive us for all of our sins. This is no easy task, and therefore, we must take from His example and forgive others when they sin against us.

16) Ephesians 6:4

1) Matthew 19:19, 2) Mark 3:25, 3) John 13:35, 4) 1 Peter 4:8-9, 5) Luke 18:16, 6) Proverbs 17:6, 8) Exodus 20:12, 10) Colossians 3:21, 11) Proverbs 6:20, 12) 1 John 4:20, 13) Proverbs 11:29, 15) Colossians 3:13, 16) Ephesians 6:4, 17) 1 Corinthians 13:13, 18) 1 Timothy 5:8, 20) Psalm 133:1, 21) Romans 12:5, 22) Proverbs 23:15, 24) 1 Timothy 3:4-5, 25) Ephesians 6:1-2, 26) Genesis 1:28, 27) Colossians 3:20, 29) Genesis 18:19, 30) Ephesians 5:33, 31) Proverbs 12:4, 32) Joshua 24:15, 34) Ephesians 3:14-15, 35) Proverbs 15:20, 37) Psalm 103:17, 38) Deuteronomy 5:16, 39) Proverbs 31:15-17, 40) Colossians 3:19

“As for parents, don’t provoke your children to anger, but raise them with discipline and instruction about the Lord.”

The Good News: Parents, do not harm or distress your children. Discipline them when necessary, and think of what Jesus would do. Give them grace and compassion.

17) 1 Corinthians 13:13

1) Matthew 19:19, 2) Mark 3:25, 3) John 13:35, 4) 1 Peter 4:8-9, 5) Luke 18:16, 6) Proverbs 17:6, 8) Exodus 20:12, 10) Colossians 3:21, 11) Proverbs 6:20, 12) 1 John 4:20, 13) Proverbs 11:29, 15) Colossians 3:13, 16) Ephesians 6:4, 17) 1 Corinthians 13:13, 18) 1 Timothy 5:8, 20) Psalm 133:1, 21) Romans 12:5, 22) Proverbs 23:15, 24) 1 Timothy 3:4-5, 25) Ephesians 6:1-2, 26) Genesis 1:28, 27) Colossians 3:20, 29) Genesis 18:19, 30) Ephesians 5:33, 31) Proverbs 12:4, 32) Joshua 24:15, 34) Ephesians 3:14-15, 35) Proverbs 15:20, 37) Psalm 103:17, 38) Deuteronomy 5:16, 39) Proverbs 31:15-17, 40) Colossians 3:19

“Now faith, hope, and love remain — these three things — and the greatest of these is love.”

The Good News: We all must have faith, hope, and love, but love is the greatest gift of all. Where there is love, there is also faith and hope.

18) 1 Timothy 5:8

1) Matthew 19:19, 2) Mark 3:25, 3) John 13:35, 4) 1 Peter 4:8-9, 5) Luke 18:16, 6) Proverbs 17:6, 8) Exodus 20:12, 10) Colossians 3:21, 11) Proverbs 6:20, 12) 1 John 4:20, 13) Proverbs 11:29, 15) Colossians 3:13, 16) Ephesians 6:4, 17) 1 Corinthians 13:13, 18) 1 Timothy 5:8, 20) Psalm 133:1, 21) Romans 12:5, 22) Proverbs 23:15, 24) 1 Timothy 3:4-5, 25) Ephesians 6:1-2, 26) Genesis 1:28, 27) Colossians 3:20, 29) Genesis 18:19, 30) Ephesians 5:33, 31) Proverbs 12:4, 32) Joshua 24:15, 34) Ephesians 3:14-15, 35) Proverbs 15:20, 37) Psalm 103:17, 38) Deuteronomy 5:16, 39) Proverbs 31:15-17, 40) Colossians 3:19

“But if someone doesn’t provide for their own family, and especially for a member of their household, they have denied the faith. They are worse than those who have no faith.”

The Good News: If you do not love and care for your family, especially your immediate family, then you are denying your faith in God. In scripture, this is worse than not believing in God at all.

20) Psalm 133:1

1) Matthew 19:19, 2) Mark 3:25, 3) John 13:35, 4) 1 Peter 4:8-9, 5) Luke 18:16, 6) Proverbs 17:6, 8) Exodus 20:12, 10) Colossians 3:21, 11) Proverbs 6:20, 12) 1 John 4:20, 13) Proverbs 11:29, 15) Colossians 3:13, 16) Ephesians 6:4, 17) 1 Corinthians 13:13, 18) 1 Timothy 5:8, 20) Psalm 133:1, 21) Romans 12:5, 22) Proverbs 23:15, 24) 1 Timothy 3:4-5, 25) Ephesians 6:1-2, 26) Genesis 1:28, 27) Colossians 3:20, 29) Genesis 18:19, 30) Ephesians 5:33, 31) Proverbs 12:4, 32) Joshua 24:15, 34) Ephesians 3:14-15, 35) Proverbs 15:20, 37) Psalm 103:17, 38) Deuteronomy 5:16, 39) Proverbs 31:15-17, 40) Colossians 3:19

“Look at how good and pleasing it is when families live together as one. ”

The Good News: Don't take the phrase "living together" literally. Parents who live separately but still raise children together still adhere to this scripture by communicating and working together to raise children with love.

21) Romans 12:5

1) Matthew 19:19, 2) Mark 3:25, 3) John 13:35, 4) 1 Peter 4:8-9, 5) Luke 18:16, 6) Proverbs 17:6, 8) Exodus 20:12, 10) Colossians 3:21, 11) Proverbs 6:20, 12) 1 John 4:20, 13) Proverbs 11:29, 15) Colossians 3:13, 16) Ephesians 6:4, 17) 1 Corinthians 13:13, 18) 1 Timothy 5:8, 20) Psalm 133:1, 21) Romans 12:5, 22) Proverbs 23:15, 24) 1 Timothy 3:4-5, 25) Ephesians 6:1-2, 26) Genesis 1:28, 27) Colossians 3:20, 29) Genesis 18:19, 30) Ephesians 5:33, 31) Proverbs 12:4, 32) Joshua 24:15, 34) Ephesians 3:14-15, 35) Proverbs 15:20, 37) Psalm 103:17, 38) Deuteronomy 5:16, 39) Proverbs 31:15-17, 40) Colossians 3:19

“In the same way, though there are many of us, we are one body in Christ, and individually we belong to each other.”

The Good News: Though made up of individuals, a family is one unit.

22) Proverbs 23:15

1) Matthew 19:19, 2) Mark 3:25, 3) John 13:35, 4) 1 Peter 4:8-9, 5) Luke 18:16, 6) Proverbs 17:6, 8) Exodus 20:12, 10) Colossians 3:21, 11) Proverbs 6:20, 12) 1 John 4:20, 13) Proverbs 11:29, 15) Colossians 3:13, 16) Ephesians 6:4, 17) 1 Corinthians 13:13, 18) 1 Timothy 5:8, 20) Psalm 133:1, 21) Romans 12:5, 22) Proverbs 23:15, 24) 1 Timothy 3:4-5, 25) Ephesians 6:1-2, 26) Genesis 1:28, 27) Colossians 3:20, 29) Genesis 18:19, 30) Ephesians 5:33, 31) Proverbs 12:4, 32) Joshua 24:15, 34) Ephesians 3:14-15, 35) Proverbs 15:20, 37) Psalm 103:17, 38) Deuteronomy 5:16, 39) Proverbs 31:15-17, 40) Colossians 3:19

“My child, if your heart is wise, then my heart too will be happy.”

The Good News: If your child is happy, you will be happy. If your child is successful, you will be successful.

24) 1 Timothy 3:4-5

1) Matthew 19:19, 2) Mark 3:25, 3) John 13:35, 4) 1 Peter 4:8-9, 5) Luke 18:16, 6) Proverbs 17:6, 8) Exodus 20:12, 10) Colossians 3:21, 11) Proverbs 6:20, 12) 1 John 4:20, 13) Proverbs 11:29, 15) Colossians 3:13, 16) Ephesians 6:4, 17) 1 Corinthians 13:13, 18) 1 Timothy 5:8, 20) Psalm 133:1, 21) Romans 12:5, 22) Proverbs 23:15, 24) 1 Timothy 3:4-5, 25) Ephesians 6:1-2, 26) Genesis 1:28, 27) Colossians 3:20, 29) Genesis 18:19, 30) Ephesians 5:33, 31) Proverbs 12:4, 32) Joshua 24:15, 34) Ephesians 3:14-15, 35) Proverbs 15:20, 37) Psalm 103:17, 38) Deuteronomy 5:16, 39) Proverbs 31:15-17, 40) Colossians 3:19

"He must manage his own family well and see that his children obey him, and he must do so in a manner worthy of full respect. If anyone does not know how to manage his own family, how can he take care of God’s church?"

The Good News: Children should obey their parents, and parents should treat their children as God treats His children.

25) Ephesians 6:1-2

1) Matthew 19:19, 2) Mark 3:25, 3) John 13:35, 4) 1 Peter 4:8-9, 5) Luke 18:16, 6) Proverbs 17:6, 8) Exodus 20:12, 10) Colossians 3:21, 11) Proverbs 6:20, 12) 1 John 4:20, 13) Proverbs 11:29, 15) Colossians 3:13, 16) Ephesians 6:4, 17) 1 Corinthians 13:13, 18) 1 Timothy 5:8, 20) Psalm 133:1, 21) Romans 12:5, 22) Proverbs 23:15, 24) 1 Timothy 3:4-5, 25) Ephesians 6:1-2, 26) Genesis 1:28, 27) Colossians 3:20, 29) Genesis 18:19, 30) Ephesians 5:33, 31) Proverbs 12:4, 32) Joshua 24:15, 34) Ephesians 3:14-15, 35) Proverbs 15:20, 37) Psalm 103:17, 38) Deuteronomy 5:16, 39) Proverbs 31:15-17, 40) Colossians 3:19

"Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. Honor your father and mother, which is the first commandment, with a promise."

The Good News: It is a commandment from God to honor your father and mother.

26) Genesis 1:28

1) Matthew 19:19, 2) Mark 3:25, 3) John 13:35, 4) 1 Peter 4:8-9, 5) Luke 18:16, 6) Proverbs 17:6, 8) Exodus 20:12, 10) Colossians 3:21, 11) Proverbs 6:20, 12) 1 John 4:20, 13) Proverbs 11:29, 15) Colossians 3:13, 16) Ephesians 6:4, 17) 1 Corinthians 13:13, 18) 1 Timothy 5:8, 20) Psalm 133:1, 21) Romans 12:5, 22) Proverbs 23:15, 24) 1 Timothy 3:4-5, 25) Ephesians 6:1-2, 26) Genesis 1:28, 27) Colossians 3:20, 29) Genesis 18:19, 30) Ephesians 5:33, 31) Proverbs 12:4, 32) Joshua 24:15, 34) Ephesians 3:14-15, 35) Proverbs 15:20, 37) Psalm 103:17, 38) Deuteronomy 5:16, 39) Proverbs 31:15-17, 40) Colossians 3:19

"God blessed them and said to them, 'Be fruitful and increase in number; fill the earth, and subdue it. Rule over the fish in the sea and the birds in the sky and over every living creature that moves on the ground.'"

The Good News: God wants us to have children, and teach them His ways.

27) Colossians 3:20

1) Matthew 19:19, 2) Mark 3:25, 3) John 13:35, 4) 1 Peter 4:8-9, 5) Luke 18:16, 6) Proverbs 17:6, 8) Exodus 20:12, 10) Colossians 3:21, 11) Proverbs 6:20, 12) 1 John 4:20, 13) Proverbs 11:29, 15) Colossians 3:13, 16) Ephesians 6:4, 17) 1 Corinthians 13:13, 18) 1 Timothy 5:8, 20) Psalm 133:1, 21) Romans 12:5, 22) Proverbs 23:15, 24) 1 Timothy 3:4-5, 25) Ephesians 6:1-2, 26) Genesis 1:28, 27) Colossians 3:20, 29) Genesis 18:19, 30) Ephesians 5:33, 31) Proverbs 12:4, 32) Joshua 24:15, 34) Ephesians 3:14-15, 35) Proverbs 15:20, 37) Psalm 103:17, 38) Deuteronomy 5:16, 39) Proverbs 31:15-17, 40) Colossians 3:19

“Children, obey your parents in everything because this pleases the Lord.”

The Good News: Always obey your parents, as this is what the Lord rewards.

29) Genesis 18:19

1) Matthew 19:19, 2) Mark 3:25, 3) John 13:35, 4) 1 Peter 4:8-9, 5) Luke 18:16, 6) Proverbs 17:6, 8) Exodus 20:12, 10) Colossians 3:21, 11) Proverbs 6:20, 12) 1 John 4:20, 13) Proverbs 11:29, 15) Colossians 3:13, 16) Ephesians 6:4, 17) 1 Corinthians 13:13, 18) 1 Timothy 5:8, 20) Psalm 133:1, 21) Romans 12:5, 22) Proverbs 23:15, 24) 1 Timothy 3:4-5, 25) Ephesians 6:1-2, 26) Genesis 1:28, 27) Colossians 3:20, 29) Genesis 18:19, 30) Ephesians 5:33, 31) Proverbs 12:4, 32) Joshua 24:15, 34) Ephesians 3:14-15, 35) Proverbs 15:20, 37) Psalm 103:17, 38) Deuteronomy 5:16, 39) Proverbs 31:15-17, 40) Colossians 3:19

“I have formed a relationship with him so that he will instruct his children, and his household after him. And they will keep to the Lord’s path, being mortal, and just so that the Lord can do for Abraham everything he said he would.”

The Good News: As a guardian figure in your children’s lives, it’s important to uphold the Lord’s values in the household.

30) Ephesians 5:33

1) Matthew 19:19, 2) Mark 3:25, 3) John 13:35, 4) 1 Peter 4:8-9, 5) Luke 18:16, 6) Proverbs 17:6, 8) Exodus 20:12, 10) Colossians 3:21, 11) Proverbs 6:20, 12) 1 John 4:20, 13) Proverbs 11:29, 15) Colossians 3:13, 16) Ephesians 6:4, 17) 1 Corinthians 13:13, 18) 1 Timothy 5:8, 20) Psalm 133:1, 21) Romans 12:5, 22) Proverbs 23:15, 24) 1 Timothy 3:4-5, 25) Ephesians 6:1-2, 26) Genesis 1:28, 27) Colossians 3:20, 29) Genesis 18:19, 30) Ephesians 5:33, 31) Proverbs 12:4, 32) Joshua 24:15, 34) Ephesians 3:14-15, 35) Proverbs 15:20, 37) Psalm 103:17, 38) Deuteronomy 5:16, 39) Proverbs 31:15-17, 40) Colossians 3:19

“In any case, as for you individually, each one of you should love his wife as himself, and wives should respect their husbands.”

The Good News: You cannot love your wife the way she deserves without loving yourself — and when you do, she will respect you.

31) Proverbs 12:4

1) Matthew 19:19, 2) Mark 3:25, 3) John 13:35, 4) 1 Peter 4:8-9, 5) Luke 18:16, 6) Proverbs 17:6, 8) Exodus 20:12, 10) Colossians 3:21, 11) Proverbs 6:20, 12) 1 John 4:20, 13) Proverbs 11:29, 15) Colossians 3:13, 16) Ephesians 6:4, 17) 1 Corinthians 13:13, 18) 1 Timothy 5:8, 20) Psalm 133:1, 21) Romans 12:5, 22) Proverbs 23:15, 24) 1 Timothy 3:4-5, 25) Ephesians 6:1-2, 26) Genesis 1:28, 27) Colossians 3:20, 29) Genesis 18:19, 30) Ephesians 5:33, 31) Proverbs 12:4, 32) Joshua 24:15, 34) Ephesians 3:14-15, 35) Proverbs 15:20, 37) Psalm 103:17, 38) Deuteronomy 5:16, 39) Proverbs 31:15-17, 40) Colossians 3:19

“A strong woman is a crown to her husband, but a disgraceful woman is like rot in his bones.”

The Good News: To be a good wife, you need to be strong and independent before you can give your love and strength to the one you love most.

32) Joshua 24:15

1) Matthew 19:19, 2) Mark 3:25, 3) John 13:35, 4) 1 Peter 4:8-9, 5) Luke 18:16, 6) Proverbs 17:6, 8) Exodus 20:12, 10) Colossians 3:21, 11) Proverbs 6:20, 12) 1 John 4:20, 13) Proverbs 11:29, 15) Colossians 3:13, 16) Ephesians 6:4, 17) 1 Corinthians 13:13, 18) 1 Timothy 5:8, 20) Psalm 133:1, 21) Romans 12:5, 22) Proverbs 23:15, 24) 1 Timothy 3:4-5, 25) Ephesians 6:1-2, 26) Genesis 1:28, 27) Colossians 3:20, 29) Genesis 18:19, 30) Ephesians 5:33, 31) Proverbs 12:4, 32) Joshua 24:15, 34) Ephesians 3:14-15, 35) Proverbs 15:20, 37) Psalm 103:17, 38) Deuteronomy 5:16, 39) Proverbs 31:15-17, 40) Colossians 3:19

“But if it seems wrong in your opinion to serve the Lord, then choose today whom you will serve. Choose the gods whom your ancestors served beyond the Euphrates or the gods of the Amorites in whose land you live. But my family and I will serve the Lord.”

The Good News: Each religious or spiritual family chooses their own God to worship and love.

34) Ephesians 3:14-15

1) Matthew 19:19, 2) Mark 3:25, 3) John 13:35, 4) 1 Peter 4:8-9, 5) Luke 18:16, 6) Proverbs 17:6, 8) Exodus 20:12, 10) Colossians 3:21, 11) Proverbs 6:20, 12) 1 John 4:20, 13) Proverbs 11:29, 15) Colossians 3:13, 16) Ephesians 6:4, 17) 1 Corinthians 13:13, 18) 1 Timothy 5:8, 20) Psalm 133:1, 21) Romans 12:5, 22) Proverbs 23:15, 24) 1 Timothy 3:4-5, 25) Ephesians 6:1-2, 26) Genesis 1:28, 27) Colossians 3:20, 29) Genesis 18:19, 30) Ephesians 5:33, 31) Proverbs 12:4, 32) Joshua 24:15, 34) Ephesians 3:14-15, 35) Proverbs 15:20, 37) Psalm 103:17, 38) Deuteronomy 5:16, 39) Proverbs 31:15-17, 40) Colossians 3:19

“This is why I kneel before the Father. Every ethnic group in heaven or on earth is recognized by him.”

The Good News: The Lord is every family’s Father.

35) Proverbs 15:20

1) Matthew 19:19, 2) Mark 3:25, 3) John 13:35, 4) 1 Peter 4:8-9, 5) Luke 18:16, 6) Proverbs 17:6, 8) Exodus 20:12, 10) Colossians 3:21, 11) Proverbs 6:20, 12) 1 John 4:20, 13) Proverbs 11:29, 15) Colossians 3:13, 16) Ephesians 6:4, 17) 1 Corinthians 13:13, 18) 1 Timothy 5:8, 20) Psalm 133:1, 21) Romans 12:5, 22) Proverbs 23:15, 24) 1 Timothy 3:4-5, 25) Ephesians 6:1-2, 26) Genesis 1:28, 27) Colossians 3:20, 29) Genesis 18:19, 30) Ephesians 5:33, 31) Proverbs 12:4, 32) Joshua 24:15, 34) Ephesians 3:14-15, 35) Proverbs 15:20, 37) Psalm 103:17, 38) Deuteronomy 5:16, 39) Proverbs 31:15-17, 40) Colossians 3:19

“A wise child brings joy to a father, but fools despise their mothers.”

The Good News: If you love and respect your parents, you will bring them joy.

37) Psalm 103:17

1) Matthew 19:19, 2) Mark 3:25, 3) John 13:35, 4) 1 Peter 4:8-9, 5) Luke 18:16, 6) Proverbs 17:6, 8) Exodus 20:12, 10) Colossians 3:21, 11) Proverbs 6:20, 12) 1 John 4:20, 13) Proverbs 11:29, 15) Colossians 3:13, 16) Ephesians 6:4, 17) 1 Corinthians 13:13, 18) 1 Timothy 5:8, 20) Psalm 133:1, 21) Romans 12:5, 22) Proverbs 23:15, 24) 1 Timothy 3:4-5, 25) Ephesians 6:1-2, 26) Genesis 1:28, 27) Colossians 3:20, 29) Genesis 18:19, 30) Ephesians 5:33, 31) Proverbs 12:4, 32) Joshua 24:15, 34) Ephesians 3:14-15, 35) Proverbs 15:20, 37) Psalm 103:17, 38) Deuteronomy 5:16, 39) Proverbs 31:15-17, 40) Colossians 3:19

“But the Lord’s faithful love is from forever ago to forever from now for those who honor him. And God’s righteousness reaches to the grandchildren.”

The Good News: God’s eternal love touches every generation.

38) Deuteronomy 5:16

1) Matthew 19:19, 2) Mark 3:25, 3) John 13:35, 4) 1 Peter 4:8-9, 5) Luke 18:16, 6) Proverbs 17:6, 8) Exodus 20:12, 10) Colossians 3:21, 11) Proverbs 6:20, 12) 1 John 4:20, 13) Proverbs 11:29, 15) Colossians 3:13, 16) Ephesians 6:4, 17) 1 Corinthians 13:13, 18) 1 Timothy 5:8, 20) Psalm 133:1, 21) Romans 12:5, 22) Proverbs 23:15, 24) 1 Timothy 3:4-5, 25) Ephesians 6:1-2, 26) Genesis 1:28, 27) Colossians 3:20, 29) Genesis 18:19, 30) Ephesians 5:33, 31) Proverbs 12:4, 32) Joshua 24:15, 34) Ephesians 3:14-15, 35) Proverbs 15:20, 37) Psalm 103:17, 38) Deuteronomy 5:16, 39) Proverbs 31:15-17, 40) Colossians 3:19

“Honor your father and your mother, exactly as the Lord your God requires, so that your life will be long and so that things will go well for you on the fertile land that the Lord your God is giving you.”

The Good News: To reap the gifts that the Lord has given you, you must show respect towards your parents and honor them always.

39) Proverbs 31:15-17

1) Matthew 19:19, 2) Mark 3:25, 3) John 13:35, 4) 1 Peter 4:8-9, 5) Luke 18:16, 6) Proverbs 17:6, 8) Exodus 20:12, 10) Colossians 3:21, 11) Proverbs 6:20, 12) 1 John 4:20, 13) Proverbs 11:29, 15) Colossians 3:13, 16) Ephesians 6:4, 17) 1 Corinthians 13:13, 18) 1 Timothy 5:8, 20) Psalm 133:1, 21) Romans 12:5, 22) Proverbs 23:15, 24) 1 Timothy 3:4-5, 25) Ephesians 6:1-2, 26) Genesis 1:28, 27) Colossians 3:20, 29) Genesis 18:19, 30) Ephesians 5:33, 31) Proverbs 12:4, 32) Joshua 24:15, 34) Ephesians 3:14-15, 35) Proverbs 15:20, 37) Psalm 103:17, 38) Deuteronomy 5:16, 39) Proverbs 31:15-17, 40) Colossians 3:19

“She gets up while it is still night, providing food for her household, even some for her female servants. She surveys a field and acquires it; from her own resources, she plants a vineyard. She works energetically; her arms are powerful.”

The Good News: A mother is a leader of the house, always working to provide food for her family.

40) Colossians 3:19

1) Matthew 19:19, 2) Mark 3:25, 3) John 13:35, 4) 1 Peter 4:8-9, 5) Luke 18:16, 6) Proverbs 17:6, 8) Exodus 20:12, 10) Colossians 3:21, 11) Proverbs 6:20, 12) 1 John 4:20, 13) Proverbs 11:29, 15) Colossians 3:13, 16) Ephesians 6:4, 17) 1 Corinthians 13:13, 18) 1 Timothy 5:8, 20) Psalm 133:1, 21) Romans 12:5, 22) Proverbs 23:15, 24) 1 Timothy 3:4-5, 25) Ephesians 6:1-2, 26) Genesis 1:28, 27) Colossians 3:20, 29) Genesis 18:19, 30) Ephesians 5:33, 31) Proverbs 12:4, 32) Joshua 24:15, 34) Ephesians 3:14-15, 35) Proverbs 15:20, 37) Psalm 103:17, 38) Deuteronomy 5:16, 39) Proverbs 31:15-17, 40) Colossians 3:19

"Husbands, love your wives and don’t be harsh with them."

The Good News: Do not treat your partner poorly, as that is not what the Lord wants of you or your relationship.

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