These KJV Bible verses about family reveal God’s design for unity, responsibility, and love within the home.
A Strong Family Is Built on Truth and Order
Family is not just a group of individuals—it is a structure established by God. Scripture shows that each role carries responsibility, and when lived out according to truth, it creates unity and stability. The home becomes a place of strength when it is built on love, discipline, and obedience to God’s Word.
These verses are presented together to reveal a unified biblical perspective on Family—not just isolated references.
Genesis 18:18-19 (KJV)
Seeing that Abraham shall surely become a great and mighty nation, and all the nations of the earth shall be blessed in him? 19. For I know him, that he will command his children and his household after him, and they shall keep the way of the LORD, to do justice and judgment; that the LORD may bring upon Abraham that which he hath spoken of him.
Genesis 31:49 (KJV)
The LORD watch between me and thee, when we are absent one from another.
Exodus 20:12 (KJV)
Honour thy father and thy mother: that thy days may be long upon the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee.
Psalms 10:17 (KJV)
LORD, thou hast heard the desire of the humble: thou wilt prepare their heart, thou wilt cause thine ear to hear:
Psalms 46:1 (KJV)
God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.
Psalms 128:3-4 (KJV)
Thy wife shall be as a fruitful vine by the sides of thine house: thy children like olive plants round about thy table. 4. Behold, that thus shall the man be blessed that feareth the LORD.
Psalms 133:1 (KJV)
Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity!
Proverbs 17:6 (KJV)
Children’s children are the crown of old men; and the glory of children are their fathers.
Proverbs 17:17 (KJV)
A friend loveth at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.
Proverbs 23:15 (KJV)
My son, if thine heart be wise, my heart shall rejoice, even mine.
Shift Your Mindset — What God starts in your life, He is committed to complete.
Proverbs 31:21-23 (KJV)
She is not afraid of the snow for her household: for all her household are clothed with scarlet. 22. She maketh herself coverings of tapestry; her clothing is silk and purple. 23. Her husband is known in the gates, when he sitteth among the elders of the land.
Proverbs 31:27-28 (KJV)
She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness. 28. Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praiseth her.
Ecclesiastes 3:1-2 (KJV)
To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven: 2. A time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up that which is planted;
Matthew 6:9-13 (KJV)
After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. 10. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven. 11. Give us this day our daily bread. 12. And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. 13. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.
Mark 10:9 (KJV)
What therefore God hath joined together, let not man put asunder.
John 16:22 (KJV)
And ye now therefore have sorrow: but I will see you again, and your heart shall rejoice, and your joy no man taketh from you.
Acts 16:31-34 (KJV)
And they said, Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved, and thy house. 32. And they spake unto him the word of the Lord, and to all that were in his house. 33. And he took them the same hour of the night, and washed their stripes; and was baptized, he and all his, straightway. 34. And when he had brought them into his house, he set meat before them, and rejoiced, believing in God with all his house.
Romans 10:13 (KJV)
For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.
Romans 12:18 (KJV)
If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.
1 Corinthians 13:4-8 (KJV)
Charity suffereth long, and is kind; charity envieth not; charity vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up, 5. Doth not behave itself unseemly, seeketh not her own, is not easily provoked, thinketh no evil; 6. Rejoiceth not in iniquity, but rejoiceth in the truth; 7. Beareth all things, believeth all things, hopeth all things, endureth all things. 8. Charity never faileth: but whether there be prophecies, they shall fail; whether there be tongues, they shall cease; whether there be knowledge, it shall vanish away.
1 Corinthians 13:13 (KJV)
And now abideth faith, hope, charity, these three; but the greatest of these is charity.
Ephesians 5:22-23 (KJV)
Wives, submit yourselves unto your own husbands, as unto the Lord. 23. For the husband is the head of the wife, even as Christ is the head of the church: and he is the saviour of the body.
Philippians 4:13 (KJV)
I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.
Shift Your Mindset — Spiritual strength in a home is built intentionally, not accidentally.
Colossians 3:15 – KJV
And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful.
Colossians 3:18-21 (KJV)
Wives, submit yourselves unto your own husbands, as it is fit in the Lord. 19. Husbands, love your wives, and be not bitter against them. 20. Children, obey your parents in all things: for this is well pleasing unto the Lord. 21. Fathers, provoke not your children to anger, lest they be discouraged.
1 Timothy 3:10-12 (KJV)
And let these also first be proved; then let them use the office of a deacon, being found blameless. 11. Even so must their wives be grave, not slanderers, sober, faithful in all things. 12. Let the deacons be the husbands of one wife, ruling their children and their own houses well.
1 John 4:19 (KJV)
We love him, because he first loved us.
Family, according to Scripture, is meant to be a source of strength and support. It requires commitment, patience, and a willingness to put others first. When built on God’s design, it brings unity, direction, and purpose to every member within it.
These scriptures have been carefully selected to provide clarity, conviction, and guidance—revealing God’s design for the family.
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