The Bible is filled not only with examples of faithful fathers but powerful, profound pieces of wisdom that are able to point parents in the right direction when it comes to loving leadership. If a dad is looking for guidance, he can find answers in scripture. If he’s feeling overwhelmed, he can look to God’s tender, yet passionate, example as the ultimate perfect Father, and also become re-inspired through trusting that he has been gifted the identity of “dad” for a greater purpose. Whether father figures could use encouragement and edification, clarity and conviction, or a refocus on their responsibilities as Christian leaders within their families, the inspired Word of God has it all. You can add a verse to a personalized Father’s Day card, type it into an Instagram caption, or read it aloud via FaceTime if you give him a call on the holiday!
40 Father’s Day Bible Verses
- “As a father shows compassion to his children, so the Lord shows compassion to those who fear him.” — Psalm 103:13
- “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, in which all have participated, then you are illegitimate children and not sons. Besides this, we have had earthly fathers who disciplined us and we respected them. Shall we not much more be subject to the Father of spirits and live? For they disciplined us for a short time as it seemed best to them, but he disciplines us for our good, that we may share his holiness. For the moment all discipline seems painful rather than pleasant, but later it yields the peaceful fruit of righteousness to those who have been trained by it.” — Hebrews 12:7-11
- “Above all, keep loving one another earnestly, since love covers a multitude of sins.” — 1 Peter 4:8
- “All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the man of God may be competent, equipped for every good work.” — 2 Timothy 3:16-17
- “Grandchildren are the crown of the aged, and the glory of children is their fathers.” — Proverbs 17:6
- “But as for you, teach what accords with sound doctrine. Older men are to be sober-minded, dignified, self-controlled, sound in faith, in love, and in steadfastness.” — Titus 2:1-2
- “Behold, children are a heritage from the Lord, the fruit of the womb a reward.” — Psalm 127:3
- “And these words that I command you today shall be on your heart. You shall teach them diligently to your children, and shall talk of them when you sit in your house, and when you walk by the way, and when you lie down, and when you rise. You shall bind them as a sign on your hand, and they shall be as frontlets between your eyes. You shall write them on the doorposts of your house and on your gates.” — Deuteronomy 6:6-9
- “The righteous who walks in his integrity— blessed are his children after him!” — Proverbs 20:7
- “Only take care, and keep your soul diligently, lest you forget the things that your eyes have seen, and lest they depart from your heart all the days of your life. Make them known to your children and your children’s children…” — Deuteronomy 4:9
- “For you know how, like a father with his children, we exhorted each one of you and encouraged you and charged you to walk in a manner worthy of God, who calls you into his own kingdom and glory.” — 1 Thessalonians 2:11-12
- “Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger, but bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.” — Ephesians 6:4
- “My son, keep your father’s commandment, and forsake not your mother’s teaching. Bind them on your heart always; tie them around your neck. When you walk, they will lead you; when you lie down, they will watch over you; and when you awake, they will talk with you. " — Proverbs 6:20-22
- “Whoever robs his father or his mother and says, “That is no transgression,” is a companion to a man who destroys.” — Proverbs 28:24
- “And if it is evil in your eyes to serve the Lord, choose this day whom you will serve, whether the gods your fathers served in the region beyond the River, or the gods of the Amorites in whose land you dwell. But as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.” — Joshua 24:15
- “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.” — Galatians 5:22-23
- “In everything set them an example by doing what is good. In your teaching show integrity, seriousness and soundness of speech that cannot be condemned.” — Titus 2:7-8
- “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.” — Proverbs 3:5-6
- “No one has ever seen God; but if we love one another, God lives in us and his love is made complete in us.” — 1 John 4:12
- “Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right.” — Ephesians 6:1
- “In the fear of the Lord one has strong confidence, and his children will have a refuge.” — Proverbs 14:26
- “And he will turn the hearts of fathers to their children and the hearts of children to their fathers.” — Malachi 4:6
- “Whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.” — Philippians 4:8
- “Then I said to you, ‘Do not be in dread or afraid of them. The Lord your God who goes before you will himself fight for you, just as he did for you in Egypt before your eyes, and in the wilderness, where you have seen how the Lord your God carried you, as a man carries his son, all the way that you went until you came to this place.’” — Deuteronomy 1:29-31
- “Honor your father and your mother, that your days may be long in the land that the Lord your God is giving you.” — Exodus 20:12
- “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” — Joshua 1:9
- “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 5:28
- “Fathers, do not provoke your children, lest they become discouraged.” — Colossians 3:21
- “Or which one of you, if his son asks him for bread, will give him a stone? Or if he asks for a fish, will give him a serpent? 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!” — Matthew 7:9-11
- “Love is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant or rude. It does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable or resentful; it does not rejoice at wrongdoing, but rejoices with the truth. Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.” — 1 Corinthians 13:4-7
- “For the Lord reproves him whom he loves, as a father the son in whom he delights.” — Proverbs 3:12
- “I thank my God in all my remembrance of you.” — Philippians 1:3
- “Listen to your father who gave you life, and do not despise your mother when she is old. Buy truth, and do not sell it; buy wisdom, instruction, and understanding. The father of the righteous will greatly rejoice; he who fathers a wise son will be glad in him. Let your father and mother be glad; let her who bore you rejoice.” — Proverbs 23:22-25
- “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.” — Philippians 4:6
- “Be shepherds of God’s flock that is among you, watching over them not out of compulsion, but because it is God’s will; not out of greed, but out of eagerness; not lording it over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock.” — 1 Peter 5:2-3
- “Anyone who does not provide for their relatives, and especially for their own household, has denied the faith.” — 1 Timothy 5:8
- “Discipline your son, and he will give you rest; he will give delight to your heart.” — Proverbs 29:17
- “Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it.” — Proverbs 22:6
- “We will not hide them from their children, but tell to the coming generation the glorious deeds of the Lord, and his might, and the wonders that he has done.” — Psalm 78:4
- “Hear, my son, your father’s instruction, and forsake not your mother’s teaching, for they are a graceful garland for your head and pendants for your neck.” — Proverbs 1:8-9 Check out:- 50+ Bible verses about faith- 100 Bible quotes- 50 scriptures on gratitude
