MOTHERS DAY 2023

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45 Bible Verses About Mothers That Honor All She Does for Her Family

No love is more patient than a mother's love. Let’s face it — motherhood is hard!

Whether your child was just born or is soon-to-be married, parenting and guiding children is a life-long task.

Whether you’re second guessing your parenting skills and need a boost of encouragement, or simply looking to read up on scripture about family, we’ve handpicked Bible verses about mothers to lift your spirits.

There are a lot of things God says about mothers: They are blessed, strong lionesses, full of wisdom.

Read through our curated selection of Bible quotes to find relevant Bible verses for moms.

We highlight everything from her strength and honor in Proverbs 31:25 to her open heart in John 19:26, including verses from both the Old and New Testaments.

Proverbs 31:25 KJV 1900
25 Strength and honour are her clothing; And she shall rejoice in time to come.
John 19:26 KJV 1900
26 When Jesus therefore saw his mother, and the disciple standing by, whom he loved, he saith unto his mother, Woman, behold thy son!

Some of our favorites are the Bible verses about a mother’s love, such as 1 Corinthians 13:4-7, which notes what love is and is not, and John 16:21, which describes the joy of seeing your child for the first time.

1 Corinthians 13:4–7 KJV 1900
4 Charity suffereth long, and is kind; charity envieth not; charity vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up, 5 Doth not behave itself unseemly, seeketh not her own, is not easily provoked, thinketh no evil; 6 Rejoiceth not in iniquity, but rejoiceth in the truth; 7 Beareth all things, believeth all things, hopeth all things, endureth all things.
John 16:21 KJV 1900
21 A woman when she is in travail hath sorrow, because her hour is come: but as soon as she is delivered of the child, she remembereth no more the anguish, for joy that a man is born into the world.

If you’re looking for more general scripture, check out our collections of inspirational Bible verses, Bible verses about strength, and comforting Bible verses.

1 Luke 8:21

Luke 8:21 KJV 1900
21 And he answered and said unto them, My mother and my brethren are these which hear the word of God, and do it.

The Good News: Family can mean more than blood.

A found family can be created with those who share the same passion as you, such as a passion for Christ. 2 Genesis 28:14

Genesis 28:14 KJV 1900
14 And thy seed shall be as the dust of the earth, and thou shalt spread abroad to the west, and to the east, and to the north, and to the south: and in thee and in thy seed shall all the families of the earth be blessed.

The Good News: No matter where children may travel or choose to settle, they are still family.

A family nearby or spread far and wide is still a family. 3 Joshua 2:13

Joshua 2:13 KJV 1900
13 And that ye will save alive my father, and my mother, and my brethren, and my sisters, and all that they have, and deliver our lives from death.

The Good News: Selflessness, a trait many loving mothers possess, is a quality that can be passed down through generations, making the world a better place. 4 Ezekiel 19:2

Ezekiel 19:2 KJV 1900
2 And say, What is thy mother? A lioness: she lay down among lions, she nourished her whelps among young lions.

The Good News: Every child-rearing mother had to endure an act of great pain for their children to meet the world. Thus, each child was born from their mother’s inner strength. 5 Genesis 27:14

Genesis 27:14 KJV 1900
14 And he went, and fetched, and brought them to his mother: and his mother made savoury meat, such as his father loved.

The Good News: Mothers have an uncanny ability to bring people together. Whether it is through their delicious cooking or calming essence, they have a way of calling everyone back home. 6 Deuteronomy 22:6-7

Deuteronomy 22:6–7 KJV 1900
6 If a bird’s nest chance to be before thee in the way in any tree, or on the ground, whether they be young ones, or eggs, and the dam sitting upon the young, or upon the eggs, thou shalt not take the dam with the young: 7 But thou shalt in any wise let the dam go, and take the young to thee; that it may be well with thee, and that thou mayest prolong thy days.

The Good News: Motherhood is about loving and letting go. A mother raises her young to one day live a fulfilling life — a life that respects other beings and does not take more than they give. 7 Luke 1:30

Luke 1:30 KJV 1900
30 And the angel said unto her, Fear not, Mary: for thou hast found favour with God.

The Good News: At times, mothers may doubt themselves. They may question whether they are raising their child right, if they are fit for motherhood. Trust that God bestowed a child upon you on purpose. He believed in you, so you should believe in yourself. 8 1 Thessalonians 2:7

1 Thessalonians 2:7 KJV 1900
7 But we were gentle among you, even as a nurse cherisheth her children:

The Good News: The countless years mothers spend nurturing and caring for their young are reflected in the acts of kindness from their children later on. To be good, they must have seen good. 9 Ezekiel 19:10-11

Ezekiel 19:10–11 KJV 1900
10 Thy mother is like a vine in thy blood, planted by the waters: she was fruitful and full of branches by reason of many waters. 11 And she had strong rods for the sceptres of them that bare rule, and her stature was exalted among the thick branches, and she appeared in her height with the multitude of her branches.

The Good News: A mother’s surroundings can make all the difference. If she is surrounded by people and places that lift her spirits, she will flourish. Her happiness and fulfillment will spread to others. 10 Hebrews 7:3

Hebrews 7:3 KJV 1900
3 Without father, without mother, without descent, having neither beginning of days, nor end of life; but made like unto the Son of God; abideth a priest continually.

The Good News: There will forever be family in community. If a person’s family perishes or disconnects, they will never be alone. Followers of God are a part of a greater family — God’s family. 11 Song of Solomon 8:2

Song of Solomon 8:2 KJV 1900
2 I would lead thee, and bring thee into my mother’s house, who would instruct me: I would cause thee to drink of spiced wine of the juice of my pomegranate.

The Good News: No matter how old you are, there’s something to learn from mothers. 12 Ephesians 6:1-3

Ephesians 6:1–3 KJV 1900
1 Children, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right. 2 Honour thy father and mother; (which is the first commandment with promise;) 3 That it may be well with thee, and thou mayest live long on the earth.

The Good News: With the wisdom that you inherit from your parents, you will be able to live a thriving life. 13 Titus 2:3-5

Titus 2:3–5 KJV 1900
3 The aged women likewise, that they be in behaviour as becometh holiness, not false accusers, not given to much wine, teachers of good things; 4 That they may teach the young women to be sober, to love their husbands, to love their children, 5 To be discreet, chaste, keepers at home, good, obedient to their own husbands, that the word of God be not blasphemed.

The Good News: Mothers can always set a good example for those that are younger than them — even if they’re not their own children. 14 Proverbs 31:27

Proverbs 31:27 KJV 1900
27 She looketh well to the ways of her household, And eateth not the bread of idleness.

The Good News: Mothers — even when they feel the complete opposite — have a strength unlike any other. 15 1 Corinthians 13:4-7

1 Corinthians 13:4–7 KJV 1900
4 Charity suffereth long, and is kind; charity envieth not; charity vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up, 5 Doth not behave itself unseemly, seeketh not her own, is not easily provoked, thinketh no evil; 6 Rejoiceth not in iniquity, but rejoiceth in the truth; 7 Beareth all things, believeth all things, hopeth all things, endureth all things.

The Good News: No matter what happens, you can always count on a mother to give you a love unlike any other. 16 2 Timothy 1:5

2 Timothy 1:5 KJV 1900
5 When I call to remembrance the unfeigned faith that is in thee, which dwelt first in thy grandmother Lois, and thy mother Eunice; and I am persuaded that in thee also.

The Good News: Good morals and strong fatih can be seen across multiple generations. 17 1 Samuel 1:26-28

1 Samuel 1:26–28 KJV 1900
26 And she said, Oh my lord, as thy soul liveth, my lord, I am the woman that stood by thee here, praying unto the Lord. 27 For this child I prayed; and the Lord hath given me my petition which I asked of him: 28 Therefore also I have lent him to the Lord; as long as he liveth he shall be lent to the Lord. And he worshipped the Lord there.

The Good News: A mother that prays for you is one that God hears. 18 Proverbs 1:8-9

Proverbs 1:8–9 KJV 1900
8 My son, hear the instruction of thy father, And forsake not the law of thy mother: 9 For they shall be an ornament of grace unto thy head, And chains about thy neck.

The Good News: Though we may not see it when we’re young, a mother’s teachings should be held close to the heart. 19 Luke 2:51

Luke 2:51 KJV 1900
51 And he went down with them, and came to Nazareth, and was subject unto them: but his mother kept all these sayings in her heart.

20 Deuteronomy 5:16

Deuteronomy 5:16 KJV 1900
16 Honour thy father and thy mother, as the Lord thy God hath commanded thee; that thy days may be prolonged, and that it may go well with thee, in the land which the Lord thy God giveth thee.

The Good News: God asks us to honor our mothers and fathers in the way he designed because there was a reason he chose to deliver us to them. 21 1 Timothy 5:2

1 Timothy 5:2 KJV 1900
2 The elder women as mothers; the younger as sisters, with all purity.

The Good News: Something can be learned from women of all ages, especially when we treat them with the same respect they give to us. 22 Psalm 113:9

Psalm 113:9 KJV 1900
9 He maketh the barren woman to keep house, And to be a joyful mother of children. Praise ye the Lord.

The Good News: Even if God did not call you to bear your own children, he will still bless you with the opportunity to be a mother to those in need. 23 Proverbs 31:10-12

Proverbs 31:10–12 KJV 1900
10 Who can find a virtuous woman? For her price is far above rubies. 11 The heart of her husband doth safely trust in her, So that he shall have no need of spoil. 12 She will do him good and not evil All the days of her life.

The Good News: The love and support of your husband is just as important as the love and support you give both him and your children. 24 Isaiah 40:31

Isaiah 40:31 KJV 1900
31 But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; They shall mount up with wings as eagles; They shall run, and not be weary; And they shall walk, and not faint.

The Good News: Though times may get tough along your journey of motherhood, as long as you place your faith and hope in God, things will be fine. 25 Philippians 4:8

Philippians 4:8 KJV 1900
8 Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.

The Good News: Meditating on the good things that God has given you — including your children — during tough times will keep you filled with joy. 26 Ruth 1:16-17

Ruth 1:16–17 KJV 1900
16 And Ruth said, Intreat me not to leave thee, or to return from following after thee: for whither thou goest, I will go; and where thou lodgest, I will lodge: thy people shall be my people, and thy God my God: 17 Where thou diest, will I die, and there will I be buried: the Lord do so to me, and more also, if ought but death part thee and me.

The Good News: No matter how old they get, your children will still love, support, and care for you. 27 Luke 1:46-48

Luke 1:46–48 KJV 1900
46 And Mary said, My soul doth magnify the Lord, 47 And my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Saviour. 48 For he hath regarded the low estate of his handmaiden: For, behold, from henceforth all generations shall call me blessed.

The Good News: Just as God blessed Mary with Jesus, He has given you your own blessing of children. 28 Leviticus 19:3

Leviticus 19:3 KJV 1900
3 Ye shall fear every man his mother, and his father, and keep my sabbaths: I am the Lord your God.

The Good News: God asks that children respect their mothers. After all they have been through to support and raise you, it's the least they deserve. 29 Galatians 6:9

Galatians 6:9 KJV 1900
9 And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.

The Good News: Being a mother can sometimes make you feel as though you’re not doing a good enough job. But keep pushing forward; God will always reward you for your efforts. 30 1 Peter 4:8

1 Peter 4:8 KJV 1900
8 And above all things have fervent charity among yourselves: for charity shall cover the multitude of sins.

The Good News: Leading with love can be the solution to any problem. 31 Proverbs 14:1

Proverbs 14:1 KJV 1900
1 Every wise woman buildeth her house: But the foolish plucketh it down with her hands.

The Good News: Every strong family needs a wise woman to succeed. 32 Proverbs 17:6

Proverbs 17:6 KJV 1900
6 Children’s children are the crown of old men; And the glory of children are their fathers.

The Good News: When you live in a way that makes your children proud, you provide a legacy of character and faith. 33 John 16:21 "When a woman gives birth, she has pain because her time has come. But when the child is born, she no longer remembers her distress because of her joy that a child has been born into the world."

John 16:21 KJV 1900
21 A woman when she is in travail hath sorrow, because her hour is come: but as soon as she is delivered of the child, she remembereth no more the anguish, for joy that a man is born into the world.

The Good News: The agony of childbirth is nothing compared to the love you feel for your newborn child. 34 Proverbs 31:25-27

Proverbs 31:25–27 KJV 1900
25 Strength and honour are her clothing; And she shall rejoice in time to come. 26 She openeth her mouth with wisdom; And in her tongue is the law of kindness. 27 She looketh well to the ways of her household, And eateth not the bread of idleness.

The Good News: Women are strong and resilient, and they best serve their families by inspiring kindness and perseverance in their children. 35 Genesis 3:20

Genesis 3:20 KJV 1900
20 And Adam called his wife’s name Eve; because she was the mother of all living.

The Good News: Eve was the very first mother and woman on Earth. She is the mother of us all, and for one to be named after her, or relate to her in any way, is an honor. 36 Proverbs 31:28-31

Proverbs 31:28–31 KJV 1900
28 Her children arise up, and call her blessed; Her husband also, and he praiseth her. 29 Many daughters have done virtuously, But thou excellest them all. 30 Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: But a woman that feareth the Lord, she shall be praised. 31 Give her of the fruit of her hands; And let her own works praise her in the gates.

The Good News: A mother who serves her family well will earn the eternal gratitude of her children and spouse. 37 John 19:26-27

John 19:26–27 KJV 1900
26 When Jesus therefore saw his mother, and the disciple standing by, whom he loved, he saith unto his mother, Woman, behold thy son! 27 Then saith he to the disciple, Behold thy mother! And from that hour that disciple took her unto his own home.

The Good News: Jesus' unwavering love for His mother, Mary, set the standard for how children should honor their own mothers. 38 Proverbs 31:26

Proverbs 31:26 KJV 1900
26 She openeth her mouth with wisdom; And in her tongue is the law of kindness.

The Good News: Mothers are calm, wise, and kind. It is their job to pass down these qualities to their children and everyone around them, and we are to praise them for doing so. 39 Ezekiel 16:44

Ezekiel 16:44 KJV 1900
44 Behold, every one that useth proverbs shall use this proverb against thee, saying, As is the mother, so is her daughter.

The Good News: Because mothers have done such a wonderful job raising their children, it's even written in the Bible that when we say, "like mother, like daughter," it's a compliment. 40 Psalm 139:13-14

Psalm 139:13–14 KJV 1900
13 For thou hast possessed my reins: Thou hast covered me in my mother’s womb. 14 I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: Marvellous are thy works; And that my soul knoweth right well.

The Good News: God created us, but he specifically made us inside our mothers. He does everything with a purpose, and we must not only appreciate his brilliant work and gift of life, but our amazing mothers as well. 41 Isaiah 66:13

Isaiah 66:13 KJV 1900
13 As one whom his mother comforteth, so will I comfort you; And ye shall be comforted in Jerusalem.

The Good News: A mother's comfort is so great, that the Lord even compares his own willingness to comfort his people to theirs. 42 Proverbs 22:6

Proverbs 22:6 KJV 1900
6 Train up a child in the way he should go: And when he is old, he will not depart from it.

The Good News: Mothers, if you teach your children the word of God from the beginning of their lives, they will be faithful to Him as they grow up. Then, they will pass down their love for the Lord on to future generations. 43 Exodus 20:12

Exodus 20:12 KJV 1900
12 Honour thy father and thy mother: that thy days may be long upon the land which the Lord thy God giveth thee.

The Good News: If you honor your father and mother by treating them with respect, patience, and dignity, you will live a satisfying and fulfilling life. God will make your journey rewarding in the end. 44 Isaiah 49:15

Isaiah 49:15 KJV 1900
15 Can a woman forget her sucking child, That she should not have compassion on the son of her womb? Yea, they may forget, Yet will I not forget thee.

The Good News: Isaiah was asking a theoretical question when he said, "Can a woman forget her nursing child?" Children and their mothers have one of the closest bonds in existence, and no one can break it.

45 Proverbs 23:22-25

Proverbs 23:22–25 KJV 1900
22 Hearken unto thy father that begat thee, And despise not thy mother when she is old. 23 Buy the truth, and sell it not; Also wisdom, and instruction, and understanding. 24 The father of the righteous shall greatly rejoice: And he that begetteth a wise child shall have joy of him. 25 Thy father and thy mother shall be glad, And she that bare thee shall rejoice.

The Good News: Listen to your mother, for she gave you life. Make her proud of the person you are becoming and treat her well.

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