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Ephesians 6:1-3
Children, obey your parents because you belong to the Lord, for this is the right thing to do.“ Honor your father and mother.” This is the first commandment with a promise:If you honor your father and mother,“ things will go well for you, and you will have a long life on the earth.”
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Colossians 3:20
Children, always obey your parents, for this pleases the Lord.
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Mark 7:10
For instance, Moses gave you this law from God:‘ Honor your father and mother,’ and‘ Anyone who speaks disrespectfully of father or mother must be put to death.’
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Deuteronomy 5:16
“ Honor your father and mother, as the Lord your God commanded you. Then you will live a long, full life in the land the Lord your God is giving you.
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Leviticus 19:3
“ Each of you must show great respect for your mother and father, and you must always observe my Sabbath days of rest. I am the Lord your God.
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Proverbs 30:17
The eye that mocks a father and despises a mother’s instructions will be plucked out by ravens of the valley and eaten by vultures.
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Proverbs 1:8-9
My child, listen when your father corrects you. Don’t neglect your mother’s instruction.What you learn from them will crown you with grace and be a chain of honor around your neck.
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Luke 18:20
But to answer your question, you know the commandments:‘ You must not commit adultery. You must not murder. You must not steal. You must not testify falsely. Honor your father and mother.’”
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Exodus 21:15
“ Anyone who strikes father or mother must be put to death.
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Exodus 21:17
“ Anyone who dishonors father or mother must be put to death.
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Proverbs 20:20
If you insult your father or mother, your light will be snuffed out in total darkness.
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Matthew 19:19
Honor your father and mother. Love your neighbor as yourself.’”
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Mark 10:19
But to answer your question, you know the commandments:‘ You must not murder. You must not commit adultery. You must not steal. You must not testify falsely. You must not cheat anyone. Honor your father and mother.’”
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Deuteronomy 32:47
These instructions are not empty words— they are your life! By obeying them you will enjoy a long life in the land you will occupy when you cross the Jordan River.”
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Proverbs 23:22-25
Listen to your father, who gave you life, and don’t despise your mother when she is old.Get the truth and never sell it; also get wisdom, discipline, and good judgment.The father of godly children has cause for joy. What a pleasure to have children who are wise.So give your father and mother joy! May she who gave you birth be happy.
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Matthew 15:4-6
For instance, God says,‘ Honor your father and mother,’ and‘ Anyone who speaks disrespectfully of father or mother must be put to death.’But you say it is all right for people to say to their parents,‘ Sorry, I can’t help you. For I have vowed to give to God what I would have given to you.’In this way, you say they don’t need to honor their parents. And so you cancel the word of God for the sake of your own tradition.
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1 Kings 2 19
So Bathsheba went to King Solomon to speak on Adonijah’s behalf. The king rose from his throne to meet her, and he bowed down before her. When he sat down on his throne again, the king ordered that a throne be brought for his mother, and she sat at his right hand.
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2 Kings 2 12
Elisha saw it and cried out,“ My father! My father! I see the chariots and charioteers of Israel!” And as they disappeared from sight, Elisha tore his clothes in distress.
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Proverbs 3:16
She offers you long life in her right hand, and riches and honor in her left.
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Deuteronomy 25:15
Yes, always use honest weights and measures, so that you may enjoy a long life in the land the Lord your God is giving you.
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Deuteronomy 4:26
“ Today I call on heaven and earth as witnesses against you. If you break my covenant, you will quickly disappear from the land you are crossing the Jordan to occupy. You will live there only a short time; then you will be utterly destroyed.
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Deuteronomy 4:40
If you obey all the decrees and commands I am giving you today, all will be well with you and your children. I am giving you these instructions so you will enjoy a long life in the land the Lord your God is giving you for all time.”
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Proverbs 15:5
Only a fool despises a parent’s discipline; whoever learns from correction is wise.
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Leviticus 19:32
“ Stand up in the presence of the elderly, and show respect for the aged. Fear your God. I am the Lord.
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Proverbs 28:24
Anyone who steals from his father and mother and says,“ What’s wrong with that?” is no better than a murderer.
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Malachi 1:6
The Lord of Heaven’s Armies says to the priests:“ A son honors his father, and a servant respects his master. If I am your father and master, where are the honor and respect I deserve? You have shown contempt for my name!“ But you ask,‘ How have we ever shown contempt for your name?’
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Proverbs 30:11
Some people curse their father and do not thank their mother.
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Ephesians 5:21
And further, submit to one another out of reverence for Christ.