Bible Verses List of 37 bible verses on Disciplining in Love

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Explore 37 powerful Bible verses on disciplining with love. Learn how God instructs parents, leaders, and believers to correct with wisdom, compassion, and purpose.​

Explore 37 powerful Bible verses on disciplining with love. Learn how God instructs parents, leaders, and believers to correct with wisdom, compassion, and purpose.​

Here’s a carefully selected list of 37 Bible verses on disciplining in love, focusing on correction, instruction, and guidance that aligns with God's character—firm but filled with love, purpose, and restoration:

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Old Testament Verses​

1. Proverbs 3:11–12
   “My son, do not despise the Lord’s discipline… because the Lord disciplines those he loves…”
2. Proverbs 13:24
   “Whoever spares the rod hates their children, but the one who loves their children is careful to discipline them.”
3. Proverbs 22:6
   “Start children off on the way they should go…”
4. Proverbs 22:15
   “Folly is bound up in the heart of a child, but the rod of discipline will drive it far away.”
5. Proverbs 19:18
   “Discipline your children, for in that there is hope; do not be a willing party to their death.”
6. Proverbs 29:15
   “The rod and reproof give wisdom, but a child left undisciplined brings shame to his mother.”
7. Proverbs 29:17
   “Discipline your children, and they will give you peace; they will bring you the delights you desire.”
8. Deuteronomy 8:5
   “Know then in your heart that as a man disciplines his son, so the Lord your God disciplines you.”
9. Job 5:17
   “Blessed is the one whom God corrects; so do not despise the discipline of the Almighty.”
10. Psalm 94:12
    “Blessed is the one you discipline, Lord, the one you teach from your law.”
11. Psalm 89:30–32
    “If his children forsake my law… I will punish their sin with the rod, their iniquity with flogging…”
12. Proverbs 1:7
    “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and instruction.”
13. Proverbs 12:1
    “Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but whoever hates correction is stupid.”
14. Proverbs 15:5
    “A fool spurns a parent’s discipline, but whoever heeds correction shows prudence.”
15. Proverbs 15:10
    “Stern discipline awaits anyone who leaves the path…”
16. Proverbs 23:13–14
    “Do not withhold discipline from a child…”
17. 2 Samuel 7:14
    “I will be his father, and he will be my son. When he does wrong, I will punish him…”
18. Lamentations 3:39–40
    “Why should the living complain when punished for their sins? Let us examine our ways…”
19. Isaiah 26:9
    “When your judgments come upon the earth, the people of the world learn righteousness.”

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New Testament Verses​

1. Ephesians 6:4
   “Fathers, do not exasperate your children; instead, bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord.”
2. Hebrews 12:5–6
   “The Lord disciplines the one he loves, and he chastens everyone he accepts as his son.”
3. Hebrews 12:7–11
   “Endure hardship as discipline… God disciplines us for our good, in order that we may share in his holiness.”
4. Revelation 3:19
   “Those whom I love I rebuke and discipline. So be earnest and repent.”
5. Colossians 3:21
   “Fathers, do not embitter your children, or they will become discouraged.”
6. 2 Timothy 3:16–17
   “All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training…”
7. 2 Timothy 1:7
   “For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline.”
8. Titus 2:11–12
   “It teaches us to say ‘No’ to ungodliness… and to live self-controlled, upright…”
9. 1 Corinthians 9:27
   “I strike a blow to my body and make it my slave…”
10. 1 Corinthians 11:32
    “When we are judged in this way by the Lord, we are being disciplined…”
11. Galatians 6:1
    “If someone is caught in a sin, you who live by the Spirit should restore that person gently…”
12. 1 Thessalonians 5:14
    “Warn those who are idle and disruptive, encourage the disheartened…”
13. Romans 2:4
    “Do you show contempt for the riches of his kindness… not realizing that God’s kindness is intended to lead you to repentance?”
14. 1 Peter 1:14–16
    “As obedient children, do not conform to the evil desires…”
15. Matthew 18:15–17
    “If your brother or sister sins, go and point out their fault…”
16. Luke 17:3
    “If your brother sins, rebuke him, and if he repents, forgive him.”
17. James 5:19–20
    “Whoever turns a sinner from the error of their way will save them from death…”
18. Romans 12:11
    “Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord.”