Question 104

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Ephesians 6:2

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

Ephesians 6:3

3“that it may go well with you and that you may have a long life on the earth.”

Colossians 3:20

20Children, obey your parents in everything, for this is pleasing to the Lord.

Leviticus 19:32

32You are to rise in the presence of the elderly, honor the aged, and fear your God. I am the LORD.

1 Peter 2:17

17Treat everyone with high regard: Love the brotherhood of believers, fear God, honor the king.

1 Thessalonians 5:12

12But we ask you, brothers, to acknowledge those who work diligently among you, who preside over you in the Lord and give you instruction.

1 Thessalonians 5:13

13In love, hold them in highest regard because of their work. Live in peace with one another.

Romans 13:1

1Everyone must submit himself to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which is from God. The authorities that exist have been appointed by God.

Hebrews 13:17

17Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they watch over your souls as those who must give an account. To this end, allow them to lead with joy and not with grief, for that would be of no advantage to you.

Titus 2:9

9Slaves are to submit to their own masters in everything, to be well-pleasing, not argumentative,

Titus 2:10

10not stealing from them, but showing all good faith, so that in every respect they will adorn the teaching about God our Savior.

Proverbs 1:8

8Listen, my son, to your father’s instruction, and do not forsake the teaching of your mother.

Proverbs 15:5

5A fool rejects his father’s discipline, but whoever heeds correction is prudent.

Colossians 3:22

22Slaves, obey your earthly masters in everything, not only to please them while they are watching, but with sincerity of heart and fear of the Lord.

Proverbs 6:20-22

20My son, keep your father’s commandment, and do not forsake your mother’s teaching.

21Bind them always upon your heart; tie them around your neck.

22When you walk, they will guide you; when you lie down, they will watch over you; when you awake, they will speak to you.

Ephesians 6:4

4Fathers, do not provoke your children to wrath; instead, bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.

1 Peter 2:13

13Submit yourselves for the Lord’s sake to every human institution, whether to the king as the supreme authority,

1 Peter 2:14

14or to governors as those sent by him to punish those who do wrong and to praise those who do right.

Romans 13:2

2Consequently, whoever resists authority is opposing what God has set in place, and those who do so will bring judgment on themselves.

Colossians 3:19

19Husbands, love your wives and do not be harsh with them.

Colossians 3:21

21Fathers, do not provoke your children, so they will not become discouraged.

Proverbs 23:22

22Listen to your father who gave you life, and do not despise your mother when she is old.