A Parent's Honour
Dr. Lyth.
Matthew 15:4
For God commanded, saying, Honor your father and mother: and, He that curses father or mother, let him die the death.

I. THE COMMAND. Honour comprises filial love, reverence and esteem, obedience and submission, succour and help.

II. THE OBLIGATION. Natural, social, Divine.

(Dr. Lyth.)

Parallel Verses
KJV: For God commanded, saying, Honour thy father and mother: and, He that curseth father or mother, let him die the death.

WEB: For God commanded, 'Honor your father and your mother,' and, 'He who speaks evil of father or mother, let him be put to death.'




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