Bible Cross References
Because
Exodus 20:12
Honor your father and your mother, that it may be well with you, and that you may live long on the good land, which the Lord your God gives to you.
Deuteronomy 5:16
Honor your father and your mother, as the Lord your God has commanded you; that it may be well with you, and that you may live long upon the land, which the Lord your God gives you.
Ephesians 6:1-3
1
Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right.
2
"Honor your father and mother," which is the first commandment with a promise:
3
"that it may be well with you, and you may live long on the earth."