The Baptist Catechism

    Westminster Shorter Catechism (1647), Westminster Assembly

    Question 69

    What is forbidden in the sixth commandment?

    The sixth commandment forbiddeth the taking away of our own life, or the life of our neighbour, unjustly, or whatsoever tendeth thereunto.a

    What is forbidden in the sixth commandment?

    The sixth commandment forbids the taking away of our own life, or the life of our neighbor, unjustly, or whatsoever tends thereunto.a

    1. a. Acts 16:28; Genesis 9:6

      Acts 16:28

      16:28 But Paul cried with a loud voice, saying, Do thyself no harm: for we are all here.

      16:28 But Paul called out in a loud voice, "Do not harm yourself! We are all here!"

      Genesis 9:6

      9:6 Whoso sheddeth man’s blood, by man shall his blood be shed: for in the image of God made he man.

      9:6 Whoever sheds the blood of man, by man his blood will be shed; for in His own image God has made mankind.

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    Changes in The Baptist Catechism (1695), Question 74

    The Baptist Catechism (1695), Question 74

    What is forbidden in the sixth commandment?

    The sixth commandment absolutely forbiddeth the taking away of our own life, or the life of our neighbour unjustly, or whatsoever tendeth thereunto.

    Westminster Shorter Catechism (1647), Question 69

    What is forbidden in the sixth commandment?

    The sixth commandment forbiddeth the taking away of our own life, or the life of our neighbour, unjustly, or whatsoever tendeth thereunto.

    The Baptist Catechism (1695), Question 74

    What is forbidden in the sixth commandment?

    The sixth commandment absolutely forbiddeth the taking away of our own life, or the life of our neighbour unjustly, or whatsoever tendeth thereunto.

    The Baptist Catechism (1695), Question 74

    What is forbidden in the sixth commandment?

    The sixth commandment absolutely forbids the taking away of our own life, or the life of our neighbor unjustly, or whatsoever tends thereunto.

    Westminster Shorter Catechism (modernized) (1647), Question 69

    What is forbidden in the sixth commandment?

    The sixth commandment forbids the taking away of our own life, or the life of our neighbor, unjustly, or whatsoever tends thereunto.

    The Baptist Catechism (1695), Question 74

    What is forbidden in the sixth commandment?

    The sixth commandment absolutely forbids the taking away of our own life, or the life of our neighbor unjustly, or whatsoever tends thereunto.

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    Westminster Larger Catechism (1647), parallel to this question

    Question 136

    What are the sins forbidden in the sixth commandment?

    The sins forbidden in the sixth commandment are, all taking away the life of ourselves, or of others, except in case of public justice, lawful war, or necessary defense; the neglecting or withdrawing the lawful and necessary means of preservation of life; sinful anger, hatred, envy, desire of revenge; all excessive passions, distracting cares; immoderate use of meat, drink, labor, and recreations; provoking words, oppression, quarreling, striking, wounding, and whatsoever else tends to the destruction of the life of any.

    Commentaries (9)

    • Joseph Alleine, 1672, A Most Familiar Explanation of the Assemblies Shorter Catechism

      What is forbidden in the sixth Commandment? The sixth Commandment forbiddeth the taking away of our own life, or the life of our neigbour unjustly, or whatsoever tendeth thereunto.

      Joseph Alleine’s text

    • Thomas Lye, 1672, The Assemblies Shorter Catechism Drawn out into Distinct Propositions

      What is forbidden in the sixth Commandment? The sixth Commandment forbiddeth the taking way of our own life, or the life of our Neighbour unjustly, and whatsoever tendeth…

      Thomas Lye’s text

    • Thomas Vincent, 1673, An Explicatory Catechism

      What is forbidden in the sixth Commandment? The sixth Commandment forbideth the taking away of our own life, or the life of our Neighbour, unjustly, and what ever tendeth…

      Thomas Vincent’s text

    • 1675, An Explicatory Catechism

      What is forbidden in the sixth Commandment? The sixth Commandment forbiddeth the taking away of our own life, or the life of our Neighbour unjustly, and whatsoever rendeth…

      Its text

    • John Flavel, 1692, An Exposition of the Assembly’s Catechism

      Which is the sixth Commandment? The sixth Commandment is, Thou shalt not kill. What is required in the sixth Commandment? The sixth Commandment requireth all lawful endeavours to…

      John Flavel’s text

    • Thomas Watson, 1692, A Body of Practical Divinity (2 parts)

      Quest. Which is the Sixth Commandment? Resp. EXOD. XX. 13. Thou shalt not Kill. In this Commandment, (1.) Is a Sin forbidden, viz. Murder. Thou shalt not kill. (2.) A Duty…

      Thomas Watson’s text

    • Matthew Henry, 1703, A Scripture Catechism

      What is forbidden in the Sixth Commandment? The Sixth Commandment forbiddeth the taking away of our own Life, or the Life of our Neighbour, unjustly; and whatsoever tendeth…

      Matthew Henry’s text

    • Alexander Whyte, 1883, A Commentary on the Shorter Catechism

      Thou shalt not kill. Were this all that the sixth commandment contains, it might surely be passed by without comment. It is not to be thought that any one who reads this page will…

      Alexander Whyte’s text

    • Benjamin Beddome, 1752, A Scriptural Exposition of the Baptist Catechism

      On The Baptist Catechism (1695), Question 74, which adapts this question

      Is it a sin to destroy ourselves? Yes. shouldest thou die before thy time? Is this an encroachment upon God’s prerogative? Yes. For ’tis he that killeth and maketh alive, Is it a…

      Benjamin Beddome’s text