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Westminster Shorter Catechism / Q. 66

Q. 66. What is the reason annexed to the fifth commandment?

Question. What is the reason annexed to the fifth commandment?

Answer. The reason annexed to the fifth commandment is, a promise of long life and prosperity (as far as it shall serve for God's glory and their own good) to all such as keep this commandment.

Proofs.

  • [a] Ex. 20:12; Deut. 5:16; Eph. 6:2-3