Exodus 20:12

The word "Decalogue" means literally "ten words." God revealed these "ten words" to his people

“Observing the fourth commandment brings its reward: "Honor your father and your mother, that your days may be long in the land which the LORD your God gives you."” — Catechism footnote: Ex 20:12; Deut 5:16.

“It is required by God's commandment.” — Catechism footnote: Cf. Ex 20:12.

“And again, He says to them a second time: “And ye have made void the word of God by reason of your tradition;” Christ confessing in the plainest manner Him to be Father and God, who said in the law, “Honour thy father and mother; that it may be well with thee.”” — editor's note: Ex. xx. 12, LXX.

“Nor does He overthrow the duty of filial submission, which is conveyed in the command, “Honour thy father and thy mother,” [Ex 20:12] but shews that He owes more to the mysteries and relationship of His Father, than of His mother; as it follows, “And stretching out his hand to his…” — the author cites it

“…when given through Moses; that is, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God from thy whole heart and out of thy whole soul; Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself; Thou shalt not kill; Thou shalt not commit adultery; Thou shalt not steal; False witness thou shalt not utter; Honour thy father and mother; and, That which is…” — editor's note: Deut. vi. 4, 5; Lev. xix. 18; comp. Matt. xxii. 34–40; Mark xii. 28–34; Luke x. 25–28; and for the rest, Ex. xx. 12–17; Deut. v. 16–21; Rom. xiii. 9.

“…have, she may be “nourished” by her son rather than by her father; in order that the son, too, may carry out the precept of God, “Honour father and mother.”” — editor's note: Ex. xx. 12 in brief.

“…without the attribute eternal; so that the lawyer seems to have consulted Christ simply about the life which the Creator in the law promises to prolong, and the Lord to have therefore answered him according to the law, “Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy…” — editor's note: Ex. xx. 12 and Deut. vi. 2.

“Now, although Marcion has erased (the next clause), “which is the first commandment with promise,” still the law says plainly, “Honour thy father and thy mother.”” — editor's note: Ex. xx. 12.

“…“Thou shalt do no murder; Thou shalt not commit adultery; Thou shalt not steal; Thou shalt not bear false witness; Thou shalt not covet thy neighbour’s wife,” and many other things besides, in which they anticipated the commands not only of the law but even of the gospel?” — editor's note: Exod. xx. 4–17.

“(Exod. 20:12.)” — the author cites it

“In other passages also, Paul, embracing the promises of the law, says, “Honour thy father and thy mother, which is the first commandment with promise; that it may be well with thee, and that thy days may be long upon the land, the good land, which the Lord thy God will give thee.”” — editor's note: Eph. vi. 2, 3; cf. Ex. xx. 12.

“Then, again, who would not maintain that the command to “honour thy father and thy mother, that it may be well with thee,” is sufficient of itself without any spiritual meaning, and necessary for those who observe it? especially when Paul also has confirmed the com­mand by repeating it in the same words.” — editor's note: Cf. Ex. xx. 12 and Eph. vi. 2, 3.

“And again, who would not say that the com­mand which enjoins to “honour thy father and thy mother, that it may be well with thee,” is useful, apart from all allegorical meaning, and ought to be observed, the Apostle Paul also having employed these very same words?” — editor's note: Cf. Ex. xx. 12 and Eph. vi. 2, 3.

“And what will become of the precepts of the divine law, which say, “Honour thy father and thy mother?”” — editor's note: Ex. xx. 12.

“That people received the Law, they received commandments just and good.” — editor's note: Exod. xx. 1–17.

“…be seen whether it admit of compensation, to wit, that it be said for the sake of avoiding a greater sin: as that which is written, “Honor father and mother,” under stress of a preferable duty is disregarded; whence the paying of the last honors of sepulture to a father, is forbidden to that man who by the Lord…” — editor's note: Exod. xx. 12

“Do then this which the official seat proclaims by the mouth of the Scribes; not that which their heart utters.” — editor's note: Exod. xx. 12, etc.

“If it is said, “Honor thy father and thy mother,” God hath commanded it.” — editor's note: Ex. xx. 12.

“Thou shalt not covet thy neighbor’s wife.”” — editor's note: Ex. xx. 3–17.

“Here you have the written law, and it also is despised: this is the third day of death.” — editor's note: Ex. xx. 12–17.

“For, “honor,” saith He, “thy father and thy mother, that thou mayest live long upon the earth.”” — editor's note: Exod. xx. 12. See also Ephes. vi. 1, 2.

“He knew how precious a thing life was in men’s eyes, and therefore repeats His promise of life often; just as the Old Testament had done; (Exod. 20:12) only that it only offered length of life, He life without end.” — the author cites it

““Honour thy father,” the commandment says, but only if he does not separate you from your true Father.” — editor's note: Ex. xx. 12.

“So also in the gospel when the Lord discusses that commandment of the Law which says: “Honour thy father and thy mother,” He declares that it is to be interpreted not of mere words which while offering an empty shew of regard may still leave a parent’s wants unrelieved, but of the…” — editor's note: Ex. xx. 12.

“Non jubet odisse proprium genus: “Honora” enim, inquit, “patrein et matrein, ut tibi bene sit:” sed ne abducaris, inquit, per appetitiones a ratione alienas, sed neque civilibus moribus conformis fias.” — editor's note: Ex. xx. 12.

Exodus 20:12 and Deuteronomy 5:16 share the same wording (16 words).

Exodus 20:12 and Deuteronomy 25:15 share the same wording (10 words).

Cited together in Catechism §2200.

Cited together in John Chrysostom on John 6:55–59 (4) (Catena Aurea).

Cited together in John Chrysostom on John 6:55–59 (4) (Catena Aurea).

Cited together in Catechism §2214.

Cited together in Catechism §2214.

Cited together in John Chrysostom on John 6:55–59 (4) (Catena Aurea).

Cited together in Catechism §2214.

Cited together in John Chrysostom on John 6:55–59 (4) (Catena Aurea).

Cited together in Sermons on New Testament Lessons Sermon 24.

Cited together in Sermons on New Testament Lessons Sermon 24.

Cited together in Sermons on New Testament Lessons Sermon 24.

Cited together in Sermons on New Testament Lessons Sermon 24.

Cited together in The City of God XVIII.41.

Cited together in Cyril of Alexandria on Luke 9:57–62 (4) (Catena Aurea).

Cited together in Cyril of Alexandria on Luke 9:57–62 (4) (Catena Aurea).

Cited together in Cyril of Alexandria on Luke 9:57–62 (4) (Catena Aurea).

Cited together in Cyril of Alexandria on Luke 9:57–62 (4) (Catena Aurea).

Cited together in Cyril of Alexandria on Luke 9:57–62 (4) (Catena Aurea).

Cited together in Sermons on New Testament Lessons Sermon 24.

Cited together in John Chrysostom on John 6:55–59 (4) (Catena Aurea).

Cited together in John Chrysostom on John 6:55–59 (4) (Catena Aurea).

Cited together in John Chrysostom on John 6:55–59 (4) (Catena Aurea).

Cited together in Sermons on New Testament Lessons Sermon 24.

Cited together in Sermons on New Testament Lessons Sermon 24.

Cross-reference given by the World English Bible's translators.

Cross-reference given by the World English Bible's translators.

Cross-reference given by the World English Bible's translators.

Cross-reference given by the World English Bible's translators.

Cross-reference given by the World English Bible's translators.