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What does the Bible say about abusing children?

10 verses about abusing children, ranked by the votes of OpenBible.info readers, with the King James text.

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Bible verses about abusing children

  1. Matthew 18:6 — But whoso shall offend one of these little ones which believe in me, it were better for him that a millstone were hanged about his neck, and that he were drowned in the depth of the sea. 19 votes
  2. Proverbs 22:6 — Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it. 16 votes
  3. Ephesians 6:4 — And, ye fathers, provoke not your children to wrath: but bring them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord. 12 votes
  4. Matthew 18:1 — At the same time came the disciples unto Jesus, saying, Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven? 5 votes
  5. Philippians 3:2 — Beware of dogs, beware of evil workers, beware of the concision. 4 votes
  6. Titus 3:2 — To speak evil of no man, to be no brawlers, but gentle, shewing all meekness unto all men. 4 votes
  7. Revelation 21:8 — But the fearful, and unbelieving, and the abominable, and murderers, and whoremongers, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars, shall have their part in the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone: which is the second death. 4 votes
  8. 2 Chronicles 7:14 — If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land. 3 votes
  9. Psalms 91:1 — He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. 2 votes
  10. Proverbs 23:13 — Withhold not correction from the child: for if thou beatest him with the rod, he shall not die. 2 votes

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Proverbs (2), Matthew (2), 2 Chronicles (1), Psalms (1), Ephesians (1), Philippians (1), Titus (1), Revelation (1)

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Topical Bible data by OpenBible.info (https://www.openbible.info/topics/), CC BY 4.0. Votes reflect how many readers judged each verse relevant; they are not a doctrinal ranking. Verse text: King James Version.