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Ephesians 6:2
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“Honor your father and mother”—which is the first commandment with a promise—
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Ephesians 6:2 in Other Translations
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Honour thy father and mother; (which is the first commandment with promise;)
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"Honor your father and mother" (this is the first commandment with a promise),
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“Honor your father and mother.” This is the first commandment with a promise:
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"Honor your father and mother" is the first commandment that has a promise attached to it, namely,
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Honor your father and mother -which is the first commandment with a promise-
Ephesians 6:2 In-Context
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Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right.
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“Honor your father and mother”—which is the first commandment with a promise—
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“so that it may go well with you and that you may enjoy long life on the earth.”
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Fathers, do not exasperate your children; instead, bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord.
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Slaves, obey your earthly masters with respect and fear, and with sincerity of heart, just as you would obey Christ.
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