30 Uplifting Bible Verses for Dads

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

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

Hear, O sons, a father’s instruction, and be attentive, that you may gain insight.

Fathers, do not provoke your children, lest they become discouraged.

Behold, children are a heritage from the LORD, the fruit of the womb a reward.

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.

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.

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!

Hear, my son, your father’s instruction, and forsake not your mother’s teaching.

He will tend his flock like a shepherd; he will gather the lambs in his arms; he will carry them in his bosom, and gently lead those that are with young.

I am reminded of your sincere faith, a faith that dwelt first in your grandmother Lois and your mother Eunice and now, I am sure, dwells in you as well.

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

I can do all things through him who strengthens me.

Let all that you do be done in love.

What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?

This God—his way is perfect; the word of the LORD proves true; he is a shield for all those who take refuge in him.

In the fear of the LORD one has strong confidence, and his children will have a refuge.

But if serving the LORD seems undesirable to you, then choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve… But as for me and my household, we will serve the LORD.

And these words that I command you today shall be on your heart. You shall teach them diligently to your children.

If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given to him.

The father of the righteous will greatly rejoice; he who fathers a wise son will be glad in him.

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.

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.

If you then, who are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will the heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him!

Show yourself in all respects to be a model of good works, and in your teaching show integrity, dignity.

A wise son makes a glad father, but a foolish man despises his mother.

The steps of a man are established by the LORD, when he delights in his way.

I perceived that there is nothing better for them than to be joyful and to do good as long as they live.

And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up.

Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time he may exalt you, casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you.

He is like a tree planted by streams of water that yields its fruit in its season, and its leaf does not wither. In all that he does, he prospers.

Anyone who does anything to help a child in his life is a hero to me.

It is a wise father that knows his own child.

Any fool can have a child. That doesn't make you a parent. It's the courage to raise a child that makes you a parent.

Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring.

If you want to fly, you have to give up the things that weigh you down.