Bible Verses About Care for Children

Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.

And all thy children shall be taught of the Lord; and great shall be the peace of thy children.

But Jesus said, Suffer little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for of such is the kingdom of heaven.

Children, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right.

But Jesus called them unto him, and said, Suffer little children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God.

Build you cities for your little ones, and folds for your sheep; and do that which hath proceeded out of your mouth.

But we were gentle among you, even as a nurse cherisheth her children:

By this we know that we love the children of God, when we love God, and keep his commandments.

Leave thy fatherless children, I will preserve them alive; and let thy widows trust in me.

Children, obey your parents in all things: for this is well pleasing unto the Lord.

And he shall turn the heart of the fathers to the children, and the heart of the children to their fathers, lest I come and smite the earth with a curse.

And whoso shall receive one such little child in my name receiveth me.

Even so it is not the will of your Father which is in heaven, that one of these little ones should perish.

Take him, and look well to him, and do him no harm; but do unto him even as he shall say unto thee.

And they brought young children to him, that he should touch them: and his disciples rebuked those that brought them.

Take heed that ye despise not one of these little ones; for I say unto you, That in heaven their angels do always behold the face of my Father which is in heaven.

But when Jesus saw it, he was much displeased, and said unto them, Suffer the little children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God.

But Jesus said unto her, Let the children first be filled: for it is not meet to take the children’s bread, and to cast it unto the dogs.

Now therefore fear ye not: I will nourish you, and your little ones. And he comforted them, and spake kindly unto them.

And I will give children to be their princes, and babes shall rule over them.

Even a child is known by his doings, whether his work be pure, and whether it be right.

But if any widow have children or nephews, let them learn first to shew piety at home, and to requite their parents: for that is good and acceptable before God.

His children shall seek to please the poor, and his hands shall restore their goods.

As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the household of faith.

Come, ye children, hearken unto me: I will teach you the fear of the Lord.

And ye shall teach them your children, speaking of them when thou sittest in thine house, and when thou walkest by the way, when thou liest down, and when thou risest up.

As ye know how we exhorted and comforted and charged every one of you, as a father doth his children,

And he took a child, and set him in the midst of them: and when he had taken him in his arms, he said unto them,

Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.

Defend the poor and fatherless: do justice to the afflicted and needy.

Be ye therefore followers of God, as dear children;

Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yea, he shall give delight unto thy soul.

Bear ye one another’s burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ.

As arrows are in the hand of a mighty man; so are children of the youth.

Fathers, provoke not your children to anger, lest they be discouraged.

Lo, children are an heritage of the Lord: and the fruit of the womb is his reward.

Like as a father pitieth his children, so the Lord pitieth them that fear him.

Withhold not correction from the child: for if thou beatest him with the rod, he shall not die.

And Jesus called a little child unto him, and set him in the midst of them,

I pray for them: I pray not for the world, but for them which thou hast given me; for they are thine.