The Baptist Catechism

    Westminster Larger Catechism (1647), Westminster Assembly

    Question 126

    What is the general scope of the fifth commandment?

    The general scope of the fifth commandment is, the performance of those duties which we mutually owe in our several relations, as inferiors, superiors, or equals.a

    What is the general scope of the fifth commandment?

    The general scope of the fifth commandment is, the performance of those duties which we mutually owe in our several relations, as inferiors, superiors, or equals.a

    1. a. Ephesians 5:21; 1 Peter 2:17; Romans 12:10

      Ephesians 5:21

      5:21 Submitting yourselves one to another in the fear of God.

      5:21 Submit to one another out of reverence for Christ.

      1 Peter 2:17

      2:17 Honour all men. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honour the king.

      2:17 Treat everyone with high regard: Love the brotherhood of believers, fear God, honor the king.

      Romans 12:10

      12:10 Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love; in honour preferring one another;

      12:10 Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Outdo yourselves in honoring one another.

      King James VersionBerean Standard Bible

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    The Baptist Catechism (1695), parallel to this question

    Question 69

    What is required in the fifth commandment?

    The fifth commandment requireth the preserving the honour and performing the duties belonging to every one in their several places and relations, as superiors, inferiors, or equals.

    Westminster Shorter Catechism (1647), parallel to this question

    Question 64

    What is required in the fifth commandment?

    The fifth commandment requireth the preserving the honor, and performing the duties, belonging to every one in their several places and relations, as superiors, inferiors, or equals.

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