Ephesians 6:2
Honoure thy father and mother that is the fyrst commaundement that hath eny promes
Tyndale New Testament
In The King James Version
Honour thy father and mother; (which is the first commandment with promise;)
In Context
1Chyldren obey youre fathers and mothers in the Lorde: for so is it right.
3that thou mayst be in good estate and lyve longe on the erthe.
Cross References
Matthew 15:4For God commaunded sayinge: honoure thy father and mother and he that cursseth father or mother shall suffer deeth.
Romans 13:7Geve to every man therfore his duetie: Tribute to whom tribute belongeth: Custome to whom custome is due: feare to whom feare belongeth: Honoure to who honoure pertayneth.
Matthew Henry on Ephesians 6:2-10
Duties of Children to Parents; Duties of Servants to Masters. ( a. d. 61.) 1 Children, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right. 2 Honour thy father and mother; (which is the first commandment with promise;) 3 That it may be well with thee, and thou mayest live long on the earth. 4 And, ye fathers, provoke not your children to wrath: but bring them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord. 5 Servants, be obedient to them that are your masters according to the flesh, with fear and trembling, in… Read the whole commentary →