Bible Verses About Family
These verses look at family as gift, commitment, and loyalty — from Joshua's public decision for his household to serve God, to the Psalms' description of children as a heritage from the LORD.
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's public commitment on behalf of his household: 'as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD.'
Lo, children are an heritage of the LORD: and the fruit of the womb is his reward.
Describes children as a heritage and reward from the LORD, not merely a personal achievement.
A friend loveth at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.
Defines family loyalty by its reliability specifically in adversity.
Two are better than one; because they have a good reward for their labour.
The practical value of partnership and companionship, relevant to family bonds as much as marriage.
Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the LORD thy God, he it is that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.
Moses' charge to Israel — courage and God's presence — spoken to a whole community, including families, entering the unknown together.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Joshua 24:15 say about family and faith?
Joshua makes a public, decisive commitment on behalf of his entire household to serve the LORD — framing faith as something a family chooses together, not just individually.
How does the Bible describe children?
Psalm 127:3 calls children 'an heritage of the LORD' and 'the fruit of the womb' as His reward — framing them as a gift rather than solely a personal accomplishment.