Westminster Shorter Catechism, Question 64
Question 64
What is required in the fifth commandment?
The fifth commandment requireth the preserving the honor, and performing the duties, belonging to everyone in their several places and relations, as superiors, inferiors, or equals.
Scripture references for paragraph 1
Berean Standard Bible. Public domain text and source credits.
Ephesians 5:2121Submit to one another out of reverence for Christ.
1 Peter 2:1717Treat everyone with high regard: Love the brotherhood of believers, fear God, honor the king.
Romans 12:1010Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Outdo yourselves in honoring one another.
Source and edition
Westminster Shorter Catechism. NonlinearFruit/Creeds.json, Unlicense. Creeds.json, English transcription
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