Bible Verses About Family

God's design for family — husband, wife, children, and the household of faith. Scripture on loving your family and honoring parents. Below are 4 key passages from the King James Version (KJV) on this theme.

What does the Bible say about family?

God's design for family — husband, wife, children, and the household of faith. Scripture on loving your family and honoring parents.

4 Bible Verses About Family (KJV)

“Honour thy father and thy mother: that thy days may be long upon the land which the Lord thy God giveth thee.”

Exodus 20:12 KJV — The Ten Commandments Read Exodus chapter 20 →

“O ye children of Benjamin, gather yourselves to flee out of the midst of Jerusalem, and blow the trumpet in Tekoa, and set up a sign of fire in Beth–haccerem: for evil appeareth out of the north, and great destruction.”

Ephesians 6:1 KJV — The Armor of God Read Ephesians chapter 6 →

“Your iniquities have turned away these things, and your sins have withholden good things from you.”

Ephesians 5:25 KJV — Walk in Love as Christ Loved Us Read Ephesians chapter 5 →

“And if it seem evil unto you to serve the Lord, choose you this day whom ye will serve; whether the gods which your fathers served that were on the other side of the flood, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land ye dwell: but as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.”

Joshua 24:15 KJV — Choose You This Day Whom You Will Serve Read Joshua chapter 24 →

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Frequently Asked Questions About Family in the Bible

What does the Bible say about family?
God's design for family — husband, wife, children, and the household of faith. Scripture on loving your family and honoring parents. Key KJV passages: Exodus 20:12, Ephesians 6:1, Ephesians 5:25, Joshua 24:15, Psalms 128:1.
What are the best Bible verses about family?
The most important KJV passages on family include: Exodus 20:12, Ephesians 6:1, Ephesians 5:25, Joshua 24:15, Psalms 128:1. Read all 4 passages free at The Living Sword Bible — no account, no ads.
Where in the Bible does it talk about family?
The Bible addresses family throughout both Testaments. Key references include Exodus 20:12, Ephesians 6:1, Ephesians 5:25, Joshua 24:15, Psalms 128:1. Explore every passage in context at thelivingsword.replit.app.
What does the New Testament say about family?
New Testament scriptures on family: Ephesians 6:1, Ephesians 5:25. Read them free at The Living Sword Bible.
What does the Old Testament say about family?
Old Testament scriptures on family: Exodus 20:12, Joshua 24:15, Psalms 128:1. See them in full context free at The Living Sword.
How do I study Bible verses about family?
The Living Sword Bible app offers word-by-word study with original Hebrew and Greek, multiple translations (KJV, World English Bible, Geneva Bible, Young's Literal, ASV, Darby), cross-references, and an AI companion that answers only from Scripture. Read all 4 passages on family at thelivingsword.replit.app — free, no account, no download required.

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