Ephesians 6:2-3

“Honour thy father and mother; ( which is the first commandment with promise;) That it may be well with thee, and thou mayest live long on the earth.”

"Honour thy father and mother; ( which is the first commandment with promise;) That it may be well with thee, and thou mayest live long on the earth." - Ephesians 6:2-3
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What does Ephesians 6:2-3 mean?

Ephesians 6:2-3 in the King James Version of the Bible reads, "Honour thy father and mother; which is the first commandment with promise; That it may be well with thee, and thou mayest live long on the earth." This verse is part of a larger passage that addresses the roles and…

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The Promise of Honor: A Divine Directive

Ephesians 6:2-3 (KJV) states, "Honor thy father and mother; (which is the first commandment with promise;) That it may be well with thee, and thou mayest live long on the earth." These verses encapsulate a profound truth about the importance of honoring our parents, a directive…

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A Prayer for Honor and Longevity

Heavenly Father, I come before You today with a heart full of reverence and gratitude. In Ephesians 6:2-3, You remind us to "Honor thy father and mother; (which is the first commandment with promise;) That it may be well with thee, and thou mayest live long on the earth." Lord…

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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 6:1-3 - "Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. “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.”"
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