Deuteronomy 5:16
The Scripture
(16) Honour thy father and thy mother, as the LORD thy God hath commanded thee; that thy days may be prolonged, and that it may go well with thee, in the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
Deuteronomy chapter 5 records Moses recounting the covenant promises to Israel and warning against idolatry, emphasizing faithfulness to the law. The chapter stresses the importance of keeping the commandments and the consequences of disobedience.
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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Exodus 20:12Leviticus 19:3Matthew 15:4Matthew 15:5Matthew 15:6Colossians 3:20Deuteronomy 4:40Deuteronomy 27:16Ephesians 6:1Ephesians 6:2Ephesians 6:3
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