Westminster Shorter Catechism, Question 69
Question 69
What is forbidden in the sixth commandment?
The sixth commandment forbiddeth the taking away of our own life, or the life of our neighbour, unjustly, or whatsoever tendeth thereunto.
Scripture references for paragraph 1
Berean Standard Bible. Public domain text and source credits.
Acts 16:2828But Paul called out in a loud voice, “Do not harm yourself! We are all here!”
Genesis 9:66Whoever sheds the blood of man, by man his blood will be shed; for in His own image God has made mankind.
Source and edition
Westminster Shorter Catechism. NonlinearFruit/Creeds.json, Unlicense. Creeds.json, English transcription
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