• Exodus 20:12
    "Honor your father and your mother, that your days may be long upon the land which the LORD your God is giving you.

     
  • Ephesians 6:1-3
    Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. "Honor your father and mother," which is the first commandment with promise: "that it may be well with you and you may live long on the earth."
     
  • Leviticus 19:1-3
    And the LORD spoke to Moses, saying, "Speak to all the congregation of the children of Israel, and say to them: "You shall be holy, for I the LORD your God am holy. "Every one of you shall revere his mother and his father, and keep My Sabbaths: I am the LORD your God.
     
  • Exodus 21:15
    "And he who strikes his father or his mother shall surely be put to death.
     
  • Exodus 21:17
    "And he who curses his father or his mother shall surely be put to death.
     
  • Colossians 3:20-21
    Children, obey your parents in all things, for this is well pleasing to the Lord. Fathers, do not provoke your children, lest they become discouraged.
     
  • Deuteronomy 5:16
    'Honor your father and your mother, as the LORD your God has commanded you, that your days may be long, and that it may be well with you in the land which the LORD your God is giving you.

     
For more scripture references, please see Bible verses for Fifth Commandment


Resources

The Promise in the Fifth Commandment (Part One)

'Ready Answer' by David F. Maas

God has chosen to emphasize the fifth commandment's crucial role, providing a bridge between the physical and the spiritual, the earthly and the heavenly, the mortal and the immortal, and the physical family of Adam with the immortal Family of God. The family, ordained by God from the beginning of creation, is the only …


The Promise in the Fifth Commandment (Part Two)

'Ready Answer' by David F. Maas

The fifth commandment teaches respect for leadership and authority, beginning with honoring our parents, who are the first governors God gave us. This respect extends to civil governments, employers, and older individuals, fostering tranquility in various environments such as the workplace. Submission to this commandment creates …


The Fifth Commandment

'Personal' from John W. Ritenbaugh

The fifth commandment, as highlighted in Ephesians 6:2, is the first commandment with a specific promise tied to honoring parents. This commandment does not merely call for obedience but extends beyond it, requiring admiration, respect, and even reverence. Honoring parents involves adding to, glorifying, and embellishing their …


The Fifth Commandment (1997)

'Personal' from John W. Ritenbaugh

The fifth commandment, "Honor your father and your mother that your days may be long upon the land which the LORD your God is giving you," stands as the first among those governing our relationships with others, just as the first commandment governs our relationship with God. When kept or broken, it profoundly affects these …


The Fifth Commandment

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

The Fifth Commandment marks the beginning of the second section of the Ten Commandments, governing our relationships with one another. As the first commandment is paramount in our relationship with God, this commandment holds primary importance among those concerning human interactions. Its observance, or lack thereof, …


The Fifth Commandment

Bible Study by Martin G. Collins

The fifth commandment, "Honor your father and mother, that your days may be long upon the land which the LORD your God is giving you," serves as a bridge between the first four commandments, which define man's relationship with God, and the last six, which regulate man's relationship with other human beings. Truly honoring one's …


The Commandments (Part Ten)

Sermon/Bible Study by John W. Ritenbaugh

The fifth commandment provides a bridge, connecting our relationships with God and the relationships with our fellow human beings.


The Commandments (Part Eleven)

Sermon/Bible Study by John W. Ritenbaugh

Honor of parents is the basis for good government. The family provides the venue for someone to learn to make sacrifices and be part of a community.



For more resources, please see the library topic for Fifth Commandment