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Q. 63. Which is the fifth commandment?

Westminster Shorter Catechism

Question. Which is the fifth commandment?

Answer. The fifth commandment is, Honour thy father and thy mother; that thy days may be long upon the land which the Lord thy God giveth thee.

Proofs.

  • [a] Ex. 20:12; Deut. 5:16

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Citation: Westminster Shorter Catechism Q. 63, Wikisource digital text.

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Scripture refs: DEU.5.16

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