Ephesians 6:2

“Honour thy father and mother; ( which is the first commandment with promise;)”

"Honour thy father and mother; ( which is the first commandment with promise;)" - Ephesians 6:2
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What does Ephesians 6:2 mean?

Ephesians 6:2 from the King James Version of the Bible states, "Honour thy father and mother; (which is the first commandment with promise)." This verse is a part of the larger passage in Ephesians 6:1-4 that speaks to the importance of honoring one's parents. The context of…

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The Sacred Call to Honor: Embracing the First Commandment with Promise

The apostle Paul, in Ephesians 6:2, proclaims, "Honour thy father and mother; (which is the first commandment with promise;)" This instruction echoes a divine imperative deeply rooted in Old Testament scripture, carrying profound implications for our lives. In these words, we…

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A Prayer of Honour for Our Parents

Heavenly Father, With a heart full of reverence and gratitude, I come before You today to lift up my voice in prayer concerning the sacred commandment found in Ephesians 6:2, which states, "Honour thy father and mother; (which is the first commandment with promise;)." Lord, I…

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Ephesians 6:2 - "Honour thy father and mother; (which is the first commandment with promise;)"
Ephesians 6:2-3 - "Honor your father and mother—which is the first commandment with a promise— so that it may go well with you and that you may enjoy long life on the earth."
"Honor your father and mother—which is the first commandment with a promise— so that it may go well with you and that you may enjoy long life on the earth." - Ephesians 6:2-3
Ephesians 2:6 - "And hath raised us up together, and made us sit together in heavenly places in Christ Jesus:"
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Ephesians 2:6 (KJVA) 6 And hath raised us up together, and made us sit together in heavenly places in Christ Jesus:
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Ephesians 6:6 - "Not with eyeservice, as menpleasers; but as the servants of Christ, doing the will of God from the heart;"
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Ephesians 6:7 - "With good will doing service, as to the Lord, and not to men:"
Ephesians 6:1 - "Children, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right."
Ephesians 6:15 - "And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace;"
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Ephesians 6:17 - "And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God:"
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Ephesians 6:10 - "Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might."
Ephesians 6:3 - "That it may be well with thee, and thou mayest live long on the earth."
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