Bible Cross References
Because
Exodus 20:12
"Respect your father and your mother, so that you may live a long time in the land that I am giving you.
Deuteronomy 5:16
" 'Respect your father and your mother, as I, the LORD your God, command you, so that all may go well with you and so that you may live a long time in the land that I am giving you.
Ephesians 6:1-3
1
Children, it is your Christian duty to obey your parents, for this is the right thing to do.
2
"Respect your father and mother" is the first commandment that has a promise added:
3
"so that all may go well with you, and you may live a long time in the land."