25 Heartwarming Bible Verses about Family

The Bible has a lot to say about family. In fact, God’s Word is full of wisdom and guidance for every stage of family life. Whether you’re single, married, or parenting, the Bible has something to say that will encourage and bless you.

One of the most important things the Bible teaches us about families is that they are a source of blessing from God. God “sets the lonely in families” (Psalm 68:6), blesses children who obey their parents (Exodus 20:12), and blesses parents with children (Psalm 127:3-5). God designed families to be a source of love, support, and strength for us.

Unfortunately, not all families live up to this ideal. Sometimes our spouses or children disappoint us. Other times, we may have strained relationships with our parents or siblings. When our families don’t meet our expectations, it can be difficult to cope. But even in these situations, the Bible has something to say to encourage us.

In Ephesians 5:25-30, we read that husbands should love their wives just as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her. This verse tells us that even when our spouses are imperfect, we are still called to love them unconditionally. 

Similarly, in Colossians 3:21, we read that fathers should not provoke their children, but bring them up with the discipline and instruction that comes from the Lord. This verse tells us that even when our children disobey us, we are still called to love and care for them and instruct them in God’s ways. 

The Bible is full of instructions on how to love our family members even when our families don’t meet our expectations. God is always with us, even when our families let us down. The Bible reminds us that we are not alone in our struggles and that God understands what we are going through. 

So if you are struggling with your family relationships, know that you can turn to the Bible for comfort and guidance. I pray that the following Bible verses about family will be a source of encouragement to you. 

Bible Verses about Family

Genesis 2:24

Therefore a man shall leave his father and his mother and hold fast to his wife, and they shall become one flesh.

Genesis 18:19

For I have chosen him, that he may command his children and his household after him to keep the way of the Lord by doing righteousness and justice, so that the Lord may bring to Abraham what he has promised him.

Exodus 20:12

Honor your father and your mother, that your days may be long in the land that the Lord your God is giving you.

Deuteronomy 6:4-9 

Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God is one Lord; and you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might. And these words which I command you today shall be on your heart; you shall teach them diligently to your children…And you shall write them on the doorposts of your house and on your gates.

Psalm 68:6

God sets the lonely in families.

Psalm 103:13

As a father shows compassion to his children, so the Lord shows compassion to those who fear him.

Psalm 127:3-5 

Behold, children are a heritage from the Lord, the fruit of the womb a reward. Like arrows in the hand of a warrior are the children of one's youth. Blessed is the man who fills his quiver with them! He shall not be put to shame when he speaks with his enemies in the gate.

Proverbs 22:6

Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it.

Malachi 4:6

And he will turn the hearts of fathers to their children and the hearts of children to their fathers.

Matthew 7:11

If you then, who are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father who is in heaven give good things to those who ask him!

Mark 3:25

If a house is divided against itself, that house will not be able to stand.

Mark 10:13-16

And they were bringing children to him that he might touch them, and the disciples rebuked them. But when Jesus saw it, he was indignant and said to them, “Let the children come to me; do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of God. Truly, I say to you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God like a child shall not enter it.” And he took them in his arms and blessed them, laying his hands on them.

John 13:34-35

A new commandment I give you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another. By this all people will know that you are my disciples if you have love for one another.

John 15:12-13

My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you. Greater love has no one than this ,that someone lays down his life for his friends.

Acts 10:2

He and all his family were devout and God-fearing; he gave generously to those in need and prayed to God regularly.

Romans 8:15

For you did not receive the spirit of slavery to fall back into fear, but you have received the Spirit of adoption as sons, by whom we cry, “Abba! Father!”

1 Corinthians 7:14

For the unbelieving husband is made holy because of his wife, and the unbelieving wife is made holy because of her husband. Otherwise your children would be unclean, but as it is, they are holy.

Colossians 3:18-21

Wives, submit to your husbands, as is fitting in the Lord. Husbands, love your wives, and do not be harsh with them. Children, obey your parents in everything, for this pleases the Lord. Fathers, do not provoke your children, lest they become discouraged.

Ephesians 5:25-30 

Husbands, love your wives, as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her, that he might sanctify her, having cleansed her by the washing of water with the word, so that he might present the church to himself in splendor, without spot or wrinkle or any such thing, that she might be holy and without blemish. In the same way, husbands should love their wives as their own bodies. He who loves his wife loves himself. For no one ever hated his own flesh, but nourishes and cherishes it, just as Christ does the church.

Ephesians 6:1-4

Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. “Honor your father and mother” (this is the first commandment with a promise), “that it may go well with you and that you may live long in the land.” Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger, but bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.

1 Timothy 3:2-5

Therefore an overseer must be above reproach, the husband of one wife. He must manage his own household well. If anyone does not know how to manage his own household, how will he care for God's church?

1 Timothy 5:8 

But if anyone does not provide for his relatives, and especially for members of his household, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever.

Titus 2:3-5

Older women likewise are to be reverent in behavior, not slanderers or slaves to much wine. They are to teach what is good so that they may encourage the young women to love their husbands and children.”

Hebrews 12:7

It is for discipline that you have to endure. God is treating you as sons. For what son is there whom his father does not discipline? If you are left without discipline then you are illegitimate children and not sons.

James 1:19

Know this my beloved brothers: let every person be quick to hear slow to speak slow to anger.

1 Peter 3:1-7

Likewise, wives, be subject to your own husbands, so that even if some do not obey the word, they may be won without a word by the conduct of their wives, when they see your respectful and pure conduct. 

Do not let your adorning be external—the braiding of hair and the putting on of gold jewelry, or the clothing you wear— but let your adorning be the hidden person of the heart with the imperishable beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which in God's sight is very precious. 

For this is how the holy women who hoped in God used to adorn themselves, by submitting to their own husbands, as Sarah obeyed Abraham, calling him lord. And you are her children, if you do good and do not fear anything that is frightening. 

Likewise, husbands, live with your wives in an understanding way, showing honor to the woman as the weaker vessel, since they are heirs with youof the grace of life, so that your prayers may not be hindered.

A Prayer of Blessing for Your Family

Heavenly Father,

All good things come from you.

Bless our family with happiness, good health, love, and financial stability.

May our family stay strong through tough times and rejoice in good times. May our family be a support to one another and always look to you for guidance and direction.

In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.