Baptist Catechism, Question 71
Question 71
What is the Reason annexed to the fifth Commandment?
The reason annexed to the fifth Commandment, is a Promise of long Life and Prosperity (as far as it shall serve for God's Glory, and their own Good) to all such as keep this Commandment.
Scripture references for paragraph 1
Berean Standard Bible. Public domain text and source credits.
Deuteronomy 5:1616Honor your father and your mother, as the LORD your God has commanded you, so that your days may be long and that it may go well with you in the land that the LORD your God is giving you.
Ephesians 6:2-32“Honor your father and mother” (which is the first commandment with a promise),
3“that it may go well with you and that you may have a long life on the earth.”
Source and edition
Baptist Catechism. NonlinearFruit/Creeds.json, Unlicense. Creeds.json, English transcription
Unlicense. Source transcription.
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