Exodus 20:12

God's Word

“Honor your father and your mother, so that you may live for a long time in the land the Lord your God is giving you.

Cross References

Genesis 48:12

Joseph took them off his father’s lap and bowed with his face touching the ground.

Genesis 50:12

Jacob’s sons did for him what he had told them to do.

1 Kings 2:19

Bathsheba went to King Solomon to talk to him on Adonijah’s behalf. The king got up to meet her and bowed down in front of her. Then he sat on his throne. He had a throne brought for his mother, and she sat at his right side.

2 Kings 2:12

When Elisha saw this, he cried out, “Master! Master! Israel’s chariot and horses!” When he couldn’t see Elijah anymore, he grabbed his own garment and tore it in two ⌞to show his grief⌟.

Exodus 21:15

“Whoever hits his father or mother must be put to death.

Exodus 21:17

“Whoever curses his father or mother must be put to death.

Proverbs 15:5

A stubborn fool despises his father’s discipline, but whoever appreciates a warning shows good sense.

Proverbs 17:6

Grandchildren are the crown of grandparents, and parents are the glory of their children.

Proverbs 20:20

The lamp of the person who curses his father and mother will be snuffed out in total darkness.

Proverbs 28:24

The one who robs his father or his mother and says, “It isn’t wrong!” is a companion to a vandal.

Proverbs 3:16

Long life is in ⌞wisdom’s⌟ right hand. In ⌞wisdom’s⌟ left hand are riches and honor.

Proverbs 30:11

A certain kind of person curses his father and does not bless his mother.

Proverbs 30:17

The eye that makes fun of a father and hates to obey a mother will be plucked out by ravens in the valley and eaten by young vultures.

Jeremiah 35:18

Then Jeremiah said to the family of Rechab, “This is what the Lord of Armies, the God of Israel, says: You obeyed the order of your ancestor Jonadab, followed all his instructions, and did exactly what he told you to do.

Jeremiah 35:7

Never build any houses or plant any fields or vineyards. You must never have any of these things. You must always live in tents so that you may live for a long time in the land where you are staying.’

Ezekiel 22:7

People in you hate their fathers and mothers. They oppress foreigners in you. They oppress orphans and widows in you.

Leviticus 19:3

“Respect your mother and father. Observe my days of rest as holy days. I am the Lord your God.

Leviticus 19:32

“Show respect to the elderly, and honor older people. In this way you show respect for your God. I am the Lord.

Malachi 1:6

“This is what the Lord of Armies says: A son honors his father, and a servant honors his master. So if I am a father, where is my honor? If I am a master, where is my respect? You priests despise my name. “But you ask, ‘How have we despised your name?’

Matthew 19:19

Honor your father and mother. Love your neighbor as you love yourself.”

Mark 10:19

You know the commandments: Never murder. Never commit adultery. Never steal. Never give false testimony. Never cheat. Honor your father and mother.”

Mark 7:10

For example, Moses said, ‘Honor your father and your mother’ and ‘Whoever curses father or mother must be put to death.’

Luke 18:20

You know the commandments: Never commit adultery. Never murder. Never steal. Never give false testimony. Honor your father and your mother.”

Ephesians 5:21

Place yourselves under each other’s authority out of respect for Christ.

Deuteronomy 11:8

Obey all the commands I’m giving you today. Then you will have the strength to enter and take possession of the land once you’ve crossed ⌞the Jordan River⌟.

Deuteronomy 11:9

Then you will also live for a long time in the land the Lord swore to give your ancestors and their descendants—a land flowing with milk and honey.

Deuteronomy 21:18

Parents might have a stubborn and rebellious son who doesn’t obey them. Even though they punish him, he still won’t listen to them.

Deuteronomy 25:15

Use accurate and honest weights and measures. Then you will live for a long time in the land that the Lord your God is giving you.

Deuteronomy 27:16

“Whoever curses his father or mother will himself be cursed.” Then all the people will say amen.

Deuteronomy 32:47

Don’t think these words are idle talk. They are your life! By these words you will be able to live for a long time in the land that you are going to take possession of when you cross the Jordan River.”

Deuteronomy 4:26

you will quickly disappear from the land you’re going to possess on the other side of the Jordan River. You won’t live very long there. You’ll be completely wiped out.

Deuteronomy 4:40

Obey his laws and commands which I’m giving you today. Then things will go well for you and your descendants. You will live for a long time in the land. The Lord your God is giving you the land for as long as you live.

Deuteronomy 5:16

“Honor your father and your mother as the Lord your God has commanded you. Then you will live for a long time, and things will go well for you in the land the Lord your God is giving you.

Deuteronomy 5:33

Follow all the directions the Lord your God has given you. Then you will continue to live, life will go well for you, and you will live for a long time in the land that you are going to possess.

Deuteronomy 6:2

As long as you live, you, your children, and your grandchildren must fear the Lord your God. All of you must obey all his laws and commands that I’m giving you, and you will live a long time.

Colossians 3:20

Children, always obey your parents. This is pleasing to the Lord.

Ruth 3:6

Ruth went to the threshing floor and did exactly as her mother-in-law had directed her.

1 Samuel 22:3

From there David went to Mizpah in Moab. He asked the king of Moab, “Please let my father and mother stay with you until I know what God is going to do for me.”