What Does the Bible Say About Troubled Children?

Matthew 18:1-35 ESV / 4 helpful votes

At that time the disciples came to Jesus, saying, “Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?” And calling to him a child, he put him in the midst of them and said, “Truly, I say to you, unless you turn and become like children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. Whoever humbles himself like this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven. “Whoever receives one such child in my name receives me, ...

Proverbs 2:1-22 ESV / 4 helpful votes

My son, if you receive my words and treasure up my commandments with you, making your ear attentive to wisdom and inclining your heart to understanding; yes, if you call out for insight and raise your voice for understanding, if you seek it like silver and search for it as for hidden treasures, then you will understand the fear of the Lord and find the knowledge of God. ...

James 1:27 ESV / 3 helpful votes

Religion that is pure and undefiled before God the Father is this: to visit orphans and widows in their affliction, and to keep oneself unstained from the world.

2 Timothy 3:16 ESV / 3 helpful votes

All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness,

Ephesians 6:4 ESV / 3 helpful votes

Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger, but bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.

Proverbs 13:24 ESV / 3 helpful votes

Whoever spares the rod hates his son, but he who loves him is diligent to discipline him.

Proverbs 17:10 ESV / 2 helpful votes

A rebuke goes deeper into a man of understanding than a hundred blows into a fool.

Proverbs 1:1-33 ESV / 2 helpful votes

The proverbs of Solomon, son of David, king of Israel: To know wisdom and instruction, to understand words of insight, to receive instruction in wise dealing, in righteousness, justice, and equity; to give prudence to the simple, knowledge and discretion to the youth— Let the wise hear and increase in learning, and the one who understands obtain guidance, ...

Psalm 23:1-6 ESV / 2 helpful votes

A Psalm of David. The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters. He restores my soul. He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name's sake. Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; you anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. ...

9 Bible Verses about Troubled Children

Matthew 18:1-35 ESV / 4 helpful votes

Proverbs 2:1-22 ESV / 4 helpful votes

James 1:27 ESV / 3 helpful votes

2 Timothy 3:16 ESV / 3 helpful votes

Ephesians 6:4 ESV / 3 helpful votes

Proverbs 13:24 ESV / 3 helpful votes

Proverbs 17:10 ESV / 2 helpful votes

Proverbs 1:1-33 ESV / 2 helpful votes

Psalm 23:1-6 ESV / 2 helpful votes

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9 Bible Verses about Troubled Children

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Matthew 18:1-35 ESV / 4 helpful votes

Proverbs 2:1-22 ESV / 4 helpful votes

James 1:27 ESV / 3 helpful votes

2 Timothy 3:16 ESV / 3 helpful votes

Ephesians 6:4 ESV / 3 helpful votes

Proverbs 13:24 ESV / 3 helpful votes

Proverbs 17:10 ESV / 2 helpful votes

Proverbs 1:1-33 ESV / 2 helpful votes

Psalm 23:1-6 ESV / 2 helpful votes