Genesis 18:19 shows God choosing Abraham to command his children to keep the Lord's way — the same parental responsibility to instruct.

In 2 Timothy 1:5, the faith of Lois and Eunice shows a family legacy of faith, exemplifying the instruction from childhood commanded here.

Colossians 3:21 gives the negative counterpart: do not provoke children, lest they become discouraged — same parental warning.

Proverbs 22:6 advises training a child in the right way, a direct parallel to the nurture and admonition of the Lord.

Proverbs 19:18 urges disciplining a son while there is hope, aligning with the command to bring children up in discipline, without the 'not provoke' qualifier.

Proverbs 4:1-4 recounts a father teaching his son, mirroring the fatherly role of passing on discipline and instruction in Ephesians.

Psalm 78:4-7 commands telling children God's deeds so they hope in Him, directly parallel to raising children in the Lord's instruction.

Psalm 71:18 shows the same call to pass on God's strength to the next generation, echoing the instruction to bring children up in the Lord's discipline.

1 Samuel 20:30-31 shows Saul angrily rebuking Jonathan, a clear example of a father provoking his son, directly opposing Ephesians 6:4.

Joshua 24:15 shows a father declaring his household will serve the Lord, exemplifying the spiritual leadership Paul instructs fathers to provide.

In 2 Timothy 3:15, Timothy's childhood acquaintance with Scripture directly illustrates being brought up in the instruction of the Lord.

Deuteronomy 6:7 commands diligent teaching of God's words to children — the OT foundation for bringing them up in the Lord's instruction.

Deuteronomy 4:9 commands parents to make God's works known to children and grandchildren — the same charge to pass on faith.

Deuteronomy 11:19 repeats the command to teach children God's words constantly — the same emphasis on continual instruction.

In Deuteronomy 31:13, children hear and learn to fear the Lord, fulfilling the goal of bringing them up in instruction.

In Psalm 78:5, God commands fathers to teach His law to their children—the same duty of godly instruction.

In Exodus 10:2, God commands telling sons and grandsons about His works, directly matching the instruction of the Lord.

In Proverbs 4:4, a father instructs his son to keep his words—a model of the godly discipline called for here.

In Exodus 13:8, fathers are told to tell their sons about the Exodus, a clear example of passing on the Lord's instruction.

Joshua 4:21-24 expands the father's role: explaining God's mighty work at the Jordan to the next generation, modeling disciplined teaching.

Deuteronomy 6:20-24 gives a model answer for children's questions about the law — parallels the parental teaching role in Ephesians.

Exodus 13:15 explains the reason for redeeming firstborns — part of the teaching tradition parents are to pass on to children.

In Isaiah 38:19, the father making known God's faithfulness to children parallels the command to bring them up in instruction of the Lord.

Exodus 13:14 instructs parents to answer children's questions about redemption — a pattern for teaching children God's saving acts.

Joshua 4:7 continues the teaching pattern: stones prompt children's inquiries about God's past miracles, echoing the instruction of the Lord.

In Joshua 4:6, parents use memorial stones to answer children's questions about God's acts, illustrating the parental teaching role Paul commands.

In Hebrews 12:7-10, earthly fathers discipline their children, aligning with the call to bring them up in discipline, though with a different focus.

Genesis 31:15 continues the complaint against Laban, further illustrating a father who provokes his children, contrasting Ephesians 6:4.

Genesis 31:14 shows daughters feeling cheated by their father Laban, depicting a father provoking his children—opposite to Ephesians 6:4.