Ephesians 6:1-3

Children and Parents

1 s Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. 2 t "Honor your father and mother" (this is the first commandment with a promise), 3 "that it may go well with you and that you may live long in the land."

  1. Cross References
    Proverbs 1:8
    Hear, my son, your father's instruction, and forsake not your mother's teaching.
    Proverbs 6:20
    My son, keep your father's commandment, and forsake not your mother's teaching.
    Proverbs 23:22
    Listen to your father who gave you life, and do not despise your mother when she is old.
  2. Cross References
    Exodus 20:12
    Honor your father and your mother, that your days may be long in the land that the Lord your God is giving you.
  3. Cross References
    Exodus 20:12
    Honor your father and your mother, that your days may be long in the land that the Lord your God is giving you.
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