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What does the Bible say about children leaving their parents?

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

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Bible verses about children leaving their parents

Ephesians 5:31 — For this cause shall a man leave his father and mother, and shall be joined unto his wife, and they two shall be one flesh. 11 votes
Proverbs 22:6 — Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it. 8 votes
Genesis 2:24 — Therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother, and shall cleave unto his wife: and they shall be one flesh. 2 votes
Deuteronomy 27:16 — Cursed be he that setteth light by his father or his mother. And all the people shall say, Amen. 2 votes
Proverbs 13:24 — He that spareth his rod hateth his son: but he that loveth him chasteneth him betimes. 2 votes
Proverbs 29:15 — The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself bringeth his mother to shame. 2 votes
Proverbs 29:17 — Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yea, he shall give delight unto thy soul. 2 votes
Ephesians 6:1 — Children, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right. 2 votes
Ephesians 6:4 — And, ye fathers, provoke not your children to wrath: but bring them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord. 2 votes
Colossians 3:20 — Children, obey your parents in all things: for this is well pleasing unto the Lord. 2 votes