What Does the Bible Say About Domestic Abuse?

1 Peter 3:7 ESV / 16 helpful votes

Likewise, husbands, live with your wives in an understanding way, showing honor to the woman as the weaker vessel, since they are heirs with you of the grace of life, so that your prayers may not be hindered.

Colossians 3:19 ESV / 11 helpful votes

Husbands, love your wives, and do not be harsh with them.

Proverbs 12:10 ESV / 6 helpful votes

Whoever is righteous has regard for the life of his beast, but the mercy of the wicked is cruel.

Titus 1:7 ESV / 5 helpful votes

For an overseer, as God's steward, must be above reproach. He must not be arrogant or quick-tempered or a drunkard or violent or greedy for gain,

Ephesians 6:4 ESV / 5 helpful votes

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

Mark 9:42 ESV / 4 helpful votes

“Whoever causes one of these little ones who believe in me to sin, it would be better for him if a great millstone were hung around his neck and he were thrown into the sea.

Amos 2:7 ESV / 4 helpful votes

Those who trample the head of the poor into the dust of the earth and turn aside the way of the afflicted; a man and his father go in to the same girl, so that my holy name is profaned;

Isaiah 3:14-15 ESV / 4 helpful votes

The Lord will enter into judgment with the elders and princes of his people: “It is you who have devoured the vineyard, the spoil of the poor is in your houses. What do you mean by crushing my people, by grinding the face of the poor?” declares the Lord God of hosts.

Psalm 9:18 ESV / 4 helpful votes

For the needy shall not always be forgotten, and the hope of the poor shall not perish forever.

9 Bible Verses about Domestic Abuse

1 Peter 3:7 ESV / 16 helpful votes

Colossians 3:19 ESV / 11 helpful votes

Proverbs 12:10 ESV / 6 helpful votes

Titus 1:7 ESV / 5 helpful votes

Ephesians 6:4 ESV / 5 helpful votes

Mark 9:42 ESV / 4 helpful votes

Amos 2:7 ESV / 4 helpful votes

Isaiah 3:14-15 ESV / 4 helpful votes

Psalm 9:18 ESV / 4 helpful votes

Suggest a Verse

Enter a Verse Reference (e.g., John 3:16-17)

9 Bible Verses about Domestic Abuse

1 Peter 3:7 ESV / 16 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

Colossians 3:19 ESV / 11 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

Proverbs 12:10 ESV / 6 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

Titus 1:7 ESV / 5 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

Ephesians 6:4 ESV / 5 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

Mark 9:42 ESV / 4 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

Amos 2:7 ESV / 4 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

Isaiah 3:14-15 ESV / 4 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

Psalm 9:18 ESV / 4 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

Suggest a Verse

Enter a Verse Reference (e.g., John 3:16-17)

1 Peter 3:7 ESV / 16 helpful votes

Colossians 3:19 ESV / 11 helpful votes

Proverbs 12:10 ESV / 6 helpful votes

Titus 1:7 ESV / 5 helpful votes

Ephesians 6:4 ESV / 5 helpful votes

Mark 9:42 ESV / 4 helpful votes

Amos 2:7 ESV / 4 helpful votes

Isaiah 3:14-15 ESV / 4 helpful votes

Psalm 9:18 ESV / 4 helpful votes