Baptist Catechism, Question 82
Question 82
What is required in the ninth Commandment?
The ninth Commandment requireth the maintaining and promoting of Truth between Man and Man, and of our own and our Neighbor's good Name, especially in Witness-bearing.
Scripture references for paragraph 1
Berean Standard Bible. Public domain text and source credits.
Zechariah 8:1616These are the things you must do: Speak truth to one another, render true and sound judgments in your gates,
3 John 1:1212Demetrius has received a good testimony from everyone, and from the truth itself. We also testify for him, and you know that our testimony is true.
Proverbs 14:55An honest witness does not deceive, but a dishonest witness pours forth lies.
Proverbs 14:2525A truthful witness saves lives, but one who utters lies is deceitful.
Source and edition
Baptist Catechism. NonlinearFruit/Creeds.json, Unlicense. Creeds.json, English transcription
Unlicense. Source transcription.
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