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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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Honor Means Provision
Commentators explain that the command to "honor your father and mother" goes beyond polite words. It includes a deep-seated reverence and, critically, the duty to provide financial and material support for parents in their need. Jesus emphasizes the gravity of this command by also citing the severe penalty for failing in this duty.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
For God commanded, etc. That is, in the fifth commandment, Exodus 20:12; Exodus 21:17. To honour is to obey…
19th Century
Anglican
God commanded, saying, Honour thy father and thy mother — At first, it might seem as if our Lord Himself, just like the P…
Baptist
For God commanded, saying, Honor your father and mother: and, He that curses father or mother, let him die the death. But you say, Whoever shal…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
For God commanded, saying That he might not be thought to suggest this without any foundation, he gives them an inst…
Additions to God's laws reflect upon His wisdom, as if He had left out something that was needed and that humans could supply; in one way or anothe…
13th Century
Catholic
Above, the Lord showed the power of His teaching under figures; now He shows its sufficiency. This is shown in two ways. Firstly, He shows that He …
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