Bible Verses About "What Does the Bible Say About Honoring Your Parents"
The fifth commandment instructs children to honor their father and mother — the first commandment with a promise — and this principle extends to lifelong respect and care.
The fifth commandment instructs children to honor their father and mother — the first commandment with a promise — and this principle extends to lifelong respect and care.
"Honour thy father and thy mother: that thy days may be long upon the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee." — Exodus 20:12 (KJV)
KJV Verses That Answer This Question
The Scriptures below are gathered specifically to address "What Does the Bible Say About Honoring Your Parents?" Each is quoted in the King James Version with a link to its full chapter.
"Honour thy father and thy mother: that thy days may be long upon the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee."
"Children, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right. Honour thy father and mother; which is the first commandment with promise."
"My son, hear the instruction of thy father, and forsake not the law of thy mother."
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