Mark 7:10
“For Moses said, Honour thy father and thy mother; and, Whoso curseth father or mother, let him die the death:”

What does Mark 7:10 mean?
Mark 7:10 (KJV) states, "For Moses said, Honour thy father and thy mother; and, Whoso curseth father or mother, let him die the death." This verse is attributed to Jesus, who is quoting from the Old Testament, specifically Exodus 21:17 and Leviticus 20:9. In this passage, Jesus…
Read full commentaryDevotionalHonoring Authority: A Divine Command
In Mark 7:10, we encounter a significant admonition rooted in Old Testament law, as Jesus confronts the Pharisees and scribes with the weighty truth of honoring one’s parents. The King James Version (KJV) presents the verse, saying: "For Moses said, Honour thy father and thy…
Read devotionalPrayerA Prayer of Honor and Reverence for Parents
Heavenly Father, As I come before You today, my heart is filled with gratitude for the instruction You have given us through Your Word, particularly in the book of Mark, Chapter 7, verse 10. Your commandments—written long before my time—remind me of the weightiness of my…
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