Matthew 15:4

An Understandable Version (2005 edition)

For God said, [Ex. 20:12], ‘Give honor to your father and mother,’ and [Ex. 21:17], ‘Whoever says bad things about his father or mother should surely be put to death.’

Cross References

Matthew 15:3

And He answered them, “Why do you also violate the commandments of God by [following] your traditions?

Matthew 15:5

But you say, ‘Whoever says to his father or mother, I have given to God the money I could have helped you with;’

Matthew 19:19

Show honor to your father and mother. And you must love your neighbor the same as you love yourself.”

Matthew 4:10

Then Jesus replied to him, “Get away from me Satan, for it is written [Deut. 6:13], ‘You are supposed to worship the Lord your God, and serve only Him.’”

Romans 3:31

Do we then [intend to] destroy law [observance] because faith [in Christ is now required]? Certainly not! But [instead], we uphold [the validity of] law.

Ephesians 6:1

Children, you should obey your parents in the Lord [i.e., as part of your Christian responsibility], for this is the right thing to do.