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Honoring Your Parents

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Ephesians 6:2–3

“Honor your father and mother,” which is the first commandment with a promise: — read the full passage →

Exodus 20:12

“Honor your father and your mother, that your days may be long in the land which Yahweh your God gives you.

Ephesians 6:1

Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right.

Ephesians 6:1–24

Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. — read the full passage →

Ephesians 6:1–3

Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. — read the full passage →

Leviticus 20:9

“‘For everyone who curses his father or his mother shall surely be put to death: he has cursed his father or his mother; his blood shall be upon him.

Leviticus 19:3

“‘Each one of you shall respect his mother and his father. You shall keep my Sabbaths. I am Yahweh your God.

Deuteronomy 5:16

“Honor your father and your mother, as Yahweh your God commanded you; that your days may be long, and that it may go well with you, in the land which Yahweh your God gives you.

Proverbs 20:20

Whoever curses his father or his mother, his lamp shall be put out in blackness of darkness.

Colossians 3:20

Children, obey your parents in all things, for this pleases the Lord.

Ephesians 6:2

“Honor your father and mother,” which is the first commandment with a promise:

Proverbs 23:22

Listen to your father who gave you life, and don’t despise your mother when she is old.

1 Timothy 5:4

But if any widow has children or grandchildren, let them learn first to show piety towards their own family, and to repay their parents, for this is acceptable in the sight of God.

1 Timothy 5:8

But if anyone doesn’t provide for his own, and especially his own household, he has denied the faith, and is worse than an unbeliever.

Exodus 21:15

“Anyone who attacks his father or his mother shall be surely put to death.

Romans 13:1

Let every soul be in subjection to the higher authorities, for there is no authority except from God, and those who exist are ordained by God.

Matthew 15:4

For God commanded, ‘Honor your father and your mother,’and, ‘He who speaks evil of father or mother, let him be put to death.’

Deuteronomy 21:18–21

If a man has a stubborn and rebellious son, who will not obey the voice of his father or the voice of his mother, and though they chasten him, will not listen to them; — read the full passage →

1 Corinthians 13:1–13

If I speak with the languages of men and of angels, but don’t have love, I have become sounding brass, or a clanging cymbal. — read the full passage →

Leviticus 19:32

“‘You shall rise up before the gray head, and honor the face of an old man, and you shall fear your God. I am Yahweh.

Proverbs 1:8–9

My son, listen to your father’s instruction, and don’t forsake your mother’s teaching: — read the full passage →

Exodus 20:1–26

God spoke all these words, saying, — read the full passage →

1 Timothy 5:1

Don’t rebuke an older man, but exhort him as a father; the younger men as brothers;

Exodus 21:17

“Anyone who curses his father or his mother shall surely be put to death.

Genesis 2:24

Therefore a man will leave his father and his mother, and will join with his wife, and they will be one flesh.

Deuteronomy 27:16

‘Cursed is he who dishonors his father or his mother.’ All the people shall say, ‘Amen.’

Ephesians 6:4

You fathers, don’t provoke your children to wrath, but nurture them in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.

Mark 10:19

You know the commandments: ‘Do not murder,’ ‘Do not commit adultery,’ ‘Do not steal,’ ‘Do not give false testimony,’ ‘Do not defraud,’ ‘Honor your father and mother.’”

Mark 7:10

For Moses said, ‘Honor your father and your mother;’and, ‘He who speaks evil of father or mother, let him be put to death.’

Proverbs 22:6

Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it.

Matthew 19:19

‘Honor your father and mother.’And, ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’”

Matthew 10:37

He who loves father or mother more than me is not worthy of me; and he who loves son or daughter more than me isn’t worthy of me.

2 Timothy 3:2

For men will be lovers of self, lovers of money, boastful, arrogant, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy,

Ephesians 6:1–4

Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. — read the full passage →

Luke 2:1–52

Now in those days, a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be enrolled. — read the full passage →

Proverbs 30:17

“The eye that mocks at his father, and scorns obedience to his mother: the ravens of the valley shall pick it out, the young eagles shall eat it.

Numbers 30:2

When a man vows a vow to Yahweh, or swears an oath to bind his soul with a bond, he shall not break his word. He shall do according to all that proceeds out of his mouth.

Psalms 127:1–5

Unless Yahweh builds the house, they labor in vain who build it. Unless Yahweh watches over the city, the watchman guards it in vain. — read the full passage →

Luke 18:20

You know the commandments: ‘Don’t commit adultery,’ ‘Don’t murder,’ ‘Don’t steal,’ ‘Don’t give false testimony,’ ‘Honor your father and your mother.’”

Proverbs 1:8

My son, listen to your father’s instruction, and don’t forsake your mother’s teaching:

Matthew 15:4–6

For God commanded, ‘Honor your father and your mother,’and, ‘He who speaks evil of father or mother, let him be put to death.’ — read the full passage →

1 Peter 5:5–6

Likewise, you younger ones, be subject to the elder. Yes, all of you clothe yourselves with humility, to subject yourselves to one another; for “God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble.” — read the full passage →

Acts 5:29

But Peter and the apostles answered, “We must obey God rather than men.

Ephesians 6:3

“that it may be well with you, and you may live long on the earth.”

2 Timothy 3:1–5

But know this, that in the last days, grievous times will come. — read the full passage →

Ephesians 6:1–2

Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. — read the full passage →

Romans 8:28

We know that all things work together for good for those who love God, to those who are called according to his purpose.

John 3:16–17

For God so loved the world, that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish, but have eternal life. — read the full passage →

Revelation 1:1

This is the Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show to his servants the things which must happen soon, which he sent and made known by his angel to his servant, John,

Proverbs 6:20

My son, keep your father’s commandment, and don’t forsake your mother’s teaching.

Deuteronomy 30:15–16

Behold, I have set before you this day life and prosperity, and death and evil. — read the full passage →

Luke 2:51

And he went down with them, and came to Nazareth. He was subject to them, and his mother kept all these sayings in her heart.

Malachi 1:6

“A son honors his father, and a servant his master. If I am a father, then where is my honor? And if I am a master, where is the respect due me? Says Yahweh of Armies to you, priests, who despise my name. You say, ‘How have we despised your name?’

Proverbs 16:31

Gray hair is a crown of glory. It is attained by a life of righteousness.

Psalms 23:1–6

Yahweh is my shepherd: I shall lack nothing. — read the full passage →

1 Timothy 5:17

Let the elders who rule well be counted worthy of double honor, especially those who labor in the word and in teaching.

Colossians 3:21

Fathers, don’t provoke your children, so that they won’t be discouraged.

Proverbs 30:11

There is a generation that curses their father, and doesn’t bless their mother.

Proverbs 19:26

He who robs his father and drives away his mother, is a son who causes shame and brings reproach.

Proverbs 15:20

A wise son makes a father glad, but a foolish man despises his mother.

Psalms 103:13

Like a father has compassion on his children, so Yahweh has compassion on those who fear him.

1 Peter 2:17

Honor all men. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honor the king.

Jeremiah 29:11

For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says Yahweh, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you hope and a future.

Proverbs 13:1

A wise son listens to his father’s instruction, but a scoffer doesn’t listen to rebuke.

Deuteronomy 6:4–9

Hear, Israel: Yahweh is our God. Yahweh is one. — read the full passage →

1 Timothy 3:2

The overseer therefore must be without reproach, the husband of one wife, temperate, sensible, modest, hospitable, good at teaching;

Romans 13:7

Give therefore to everyone what you owe: taxes to whom taxes are due; customs to whom customs; respect to whom respect; honor to whom honor.

Luke 14:26

“If anyone comes to me, and doesn’t disregardhis own father, mother, wife, children, brothers, and sisters, yes, and his own life also, he can’t be my disciple.

Isaiah 29:13

The Lord said, “Because this people draws near with their mouth and with their lips to honor me, but they have removed their heart far from me, and their fear of me is a commandment of men which has been taught;

1 Timothy 5:3

Honor widows who are widows indeed.

Ephesians 6:11

Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.

Romans 13:1–7

Let every soul be in subjection to the higher authorities, for there is no authority except from God, and those who exist are ordained by God. — read the full passage →

Acts 17:10–11

The brothers immediately sent Paul and Silas away by night to Beroea. When they arrived, they went into the Jewish synagogue. — read the full passage →

Proverbs 29:15

The rod of correction gives wisdom, but a child left to himself causes shame to his mother.

1 Peter 3:7

You husbands, in the same way, live with your wives according to knowledge, giving honor to the woman, as to the weaker vessel, as being also joint heirs of the grace of life; that your prayers may not be hindered.

Ephesians 6:18

with all prayer and requests, praying at all times in the Spirit, and being watchful to this end in all perseverance and requests for all the saints:

Matthew 15:1–9

Then Pharisees and scribes came to Jesus from Jerusalem, saying, — read the full passage →

Proverbs 10:1

The proverbs of Solomon. A wise son makes a glad father; but a foolish son brings grief to his mother.

Hebrews 13:17

Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they watch on behalf of your souls, as those who will give account, that they may do this with joy, and not with groaning, for that would be unprofitable for you.

Ephesians 6:17

And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God;

Proverbs 17:6

Children’s children are the crown of old men; the glory of children are their parents.

Deuteronomy 4:40

You shall keep his statutes, and his commandments, which I command you this day, that it may go well with you, and with your children after you, and that you may prolong your days in the land, which Yahweh your God gives you, forever.

Exodus 20:1

God spoke all these words, saying,

Matthew 15:3–6

He answered them, “Why do you also disobey the commandment of God because of your tradition? — read the full passage →

Matthew 15:3

He answered them, “Why do you also disobey the commandment of God because of your tradition?

Matthew 10:3

Philip; Bartholomew; Thomas; Matthew the tax collector; James the son of Alphaeus; Lebbaeus, who was also called Thaddaeus;

Psalms 139:13

For you formed my inmost being. You knit me together in my mother’s womb.

Mark 7:9–13

He said to them, “Full well do you reject the commandment of God, that you may keep your tradition. — read the full passage →

Isaiah 40:28–31

Haven’t you known? Haven’t you heard? The everlasting God, Yahweh, The Creator of the ends of the earth, doesn’t faint. He isn’t weary. His understanding is unsearchable. — read the full passage →

1 John 4:19

We love him, because he first loved us.

Titus 2:1–5

But say the things which fit sound doctrine, — read the full passage →

Ephesians 6:21

But that you also may know my affairs, how I am doing, Tychicus, the beloved brother and faithful servant in the Lord, will make known to you all things;

Ephesians 5:22

Wives, be subject to your own husbands, as to the Lord.

Luke 1:37

For everything spoken by God is possible.”

Psalms 92:14

They will still produce fruit in old age. They will be full of sap and green,

1 Peter 2:2

as newborn babies, long for the pure milk of the Word, that with it you may grow,

Psalms 103:17

But Yahweh’s loving kindness is from everlasting to everlasting with those who fear him, his righteousness to children’s children;

Psalms 86:11

Teach me your way, Yahweh. I will walk in your truth. Make my heart undivided to fear your name.

Psalms 68:5

A father of the fatherless, and a defender of the widows, is God in his holy habitation.

Matthew 10:35

For I came to set a man at odds against his father, and a daughter against her mother, and a daughter-in-law against her mother-in-law.

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