Westminster Larger Catechism (1647), Westminster Assembly

Question 131

What are the duties of equals?

The duties of equals are, to regard the dignity and worth of each other,a in giving honor to go one before another;b and to rejoice in each other’s gifts and advancement, as their own.c

What are the duties of equals?

The duties of equals are, to regard the dignity and worth of each other,a in giving honor to go one before another;b and to rejoice in each other’s gifts and advancement, as their own.c

  1. a. 1 Peter 2:17

    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.

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  2. b. Romans 12:10

    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.

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  3. c. Romans 12:15–16; Philippians 2:3–4

    Romans 12:15–16

    12:15 Rejoice with them that do rejoice, and weep with them that weep. 12:16 Be of the same mind one toward another. Mind not high things, but condescend to men of low estate. Be not wise in your own conceits.

    12:15 Rejoice with those who rejoice; weep with those who weep. 12:16 Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but enjoy the company of the lowly. Do not be conceited.

    Philippians 2:3–4

    2:3 Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves. 2:4 Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of others.

    2:3 Do nothing out of selfish ambition or empty pride, but in humility consider others more important than yourselves. 2:4 Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others.

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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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