Genesis 28:7

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

and that he had obeyed his father and mother.

Cross References

Genesis 25:20

and he was forty years old when he married Rebekah, the daughter of Bethuel. She was also the sister of Laban, the Aramean from northern Syria. Almost twenty years later,

Genesis 27:43

Now listen carefully and do what I say. Go to the home of my brother Laban in Haran

Genesis 28:6

Esau found out that his father Isaac had blessed Jacob and had warned him not to marry any of the Canaanite women. He also learnt that Jacob had been sent to find a wife in northern Syria

Genesis 28:8

Esau already had several wives, but he realized at last how much his father hated the Canaanite women.

Exodus 20:12

Respect your father and your mother, and you will live a long time in the land I am giving you.

Proverbs 1:8

My child, obey the teachings of your parents,

Proverbs 30:17

Don't make fun of your father or disobey your mother— crows will peck out your eyes, and vultures will eat the rest of you.

Leviticus 19:3

Respect your father and your mother, honour the Sabbath, and don't make idols or images. I am the LORD your God.

Ephesians 6:1

Children, you belong to the Lord, and you do the right thing when you obey your parents. The first commandment with a promise says,

Ephesians 6:3

and you will have a long and happy life.”

Colossians 3:20

Children must always obey their parents. This pleases the Lord.