Deuteronomy 5:16

The Message

Respect your father and mother—God, your God, commands it! You’ll have a long life; the land that God is giving you will treat you well.

Cross References

Exodus 20:12

Honor your father and mother so that you’ll live a long time in the land that God, your God, is giving you.

Proverbs 3:1

Good friend, don’t forget all I’ve taught you; take to heart my commands. They’ll help you live a long, long time, a long life lived full and well.

Leviticus 19:3

“Every one of you must respect his mother and father. “Keep my Sabbaths. I am God, your God.

Colossians 3:20

Children, do what your parents tell you. This delights the Master no end.