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Exodus 20:12-17 The Ten Commandments

12 “Honor your father and your mother, so that you may live long in the land the Lord your God is giving you.

13 “You shall not murder.

14 “You shall not commit adultery.

15 “You shall not steal.

16 “You shall not give false testimony against your neighbor.

17 “You shall not covet your neighbor’s house. You shall not covet your neighbor’s wife, or his manservant or maidservant, his ox or donkey, or anything that belongs to your neighbor.”

Cross References for Exodus 20:12-17

Hebrews 12:9 - Moreover, we have all had human fathers who disciplined us and we respected them for it. How mu... Click to read the verse Hebrews 12:9 Click to read the verse Hebrews 12:9

Genesis 9:23 - But Shem and Japheth took a garment and laid it across their shoulders; then they walked in bac... Click to read the verse Genesis 9:23 Click to read the verse Genesis 9:23

Proverbs 30:17 - “The eye that mocks a father, that scorns obedience to a mother, will be pecked out by the rave... Click to read the verse Proverbs 30:17 Click to read the verse Proverbs 30:17

1 Peter 2:17 - Show proper respect to everyone: Love the brotherhood of believers, fear God, honor the king. Click to read the verse 1 Peter 2:17 Click to read the verse 1 Peter 2:17

Leviticus 19:32 - “‘Rise in the presence of the aged, show respect for the elderly and revere your God. I am the ... Click to read the verse Leviticus 19:32 Click to read the verse Leviticus 19:32

Romans 13:7 - Give everyone what you owe him: If you owe taxes, pay taxes; if revenue, then revenue; if respe... Click to read the verse Romans 13:7 Click to read the verse Romans 13:7

Deuteronomy 27:16 - “Cursed is the man who dishonors his father or his mother.” Then all the people shall say, “Amen!” Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 27:16 Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 27:16

Ephesians 5:21 - Submit to one another out of reverence for Christ. Click to read the verse Ephesians 5:21 Click to read the verse Ephesians 5:21

Genesis 31:35 - Rachel said to her father, “Don’t be angry, my lord, that I cannot stand up in your presence; I... Click to read the verse Genesis 31:35 Click to read the verse Genesis 31:35

Genesis 28:7 - and that Jacob had obeyed his father and mother and had gone to Paddan Aram. Click to read the verse Genesis 28:7 Click to read the verse Genesis 28:7

Colossians 3:20 - Children, obey your parents in everything, for this pleases the Lord. Click to read the verse Colossians 3:20 Click to read the verse Colossians 3:20

Leviticus 19:3 - “‘Each of you must respect his mother and father, and you must observe my Sabbaths. I am the Lo... Click to read the verse Leviticus 19:3 Click to read the verse Leviticus 19:3

1 Kings 2:19 - When Bathsheba went to King Solomon to speak to him for Adonijah, the king stood up to meet her... Click to read the verse 1 Kings 2:19 Click to read the verse 1 Kings 2:19

Genesis 47:12 - Joseph also provided his father and his brothers and all his father’s household with food, acco... Click to read the verse Genesis 47:12 Click to read the verse Genesis 47:12

Ephesians 6:1-3 - Children and Parents Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. Click to read the verse Ephesians 6:1-3 Click to read the verse Ephesians 6:1-3

Genesis 43:8 - Then Judah said to Israel his father, “Send the boy along with me and we will go at once, so th... Click to read the verse Genesis 43:8 Click to read the verse Genesis 43:8

Genesis 43:5 - But if you will not send him, we will not go down, because the man said to us, ‘You will not se... Click to read the verse Genesis 43:5 Click to read the verse Genesis 43:5

Matthew 15:4-6 - For God said, ‘Honor your father and mother’ and ‘Anyone who curses his father or mother must b... Click to read the verse Matthew 15:4-6 Click to read the verse Matthew 15:4-6

Genesis 48:12 - Then Joseph removed them from Israel’s knees and bowed down with his face to the ground. Click to read the verse Genesis 48:12 Click to read the verse Genesis 48:12

Proverbs 1:8-9 - Exhortations to Embrace Wisdom Warning Against Enticement Listen, my son, to your father’s inst... Click to read the verse Proverbs 1:8-9 Click to read the verse Proverbs 1:8-9

Genesis 50:12 - So Jacob’s sons did as he had commanded them: Click to read the verse Genesis 50:12 Click to read the verse Genesis 50:12

2 Samuel 15:3 - Then Absalom would say to him, “Look, your claims are valid and proper, but there is no represe... Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 15:3 Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 15:3

Exodus 21:15 - “Anyone who attacks his father or his mother must be put to death. Click to read the verse Exodus 21:15 Click to read the verse Exodus 21:15

Deuteronomy 25:15 - You must have accurate and honest weights and measures, so that you may live long in the land t... Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 25:15 Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 25:15

Luke 18:20 - You know the commandments: ‘Do not commit adultery, do not murder, do not steal, do not give fa... Click to read the verse Luke 18:20 Click to read the verse Luke 18:20

Proverbs 30:11 - “There are those who curse their fathers and do not bless their mothers; Click to read the verse Proverbs 30:11 Click to read the verse Proverbs 30:11

Mark 7:10 - For Moses said, ‘Honor your father and your mother,’ and, ‘Anyone who curses his father or moth... Click to read the verse Mark 7:10 Click to read the verse Mark 7:10

Matthew 19:19 - honor your father and mother,’ and ‘love your neighbor as yourself.’” Click to read the verse Matthew 19:19 Click to read the verse Matthew 19:19

Proverbs 20:20 - If a man curses his father or mother, his lamp will be snuffed out in pitch darkness. Click to read the verse Proverbs 20:20 Click to read the verse Proverbs 20:20

Deuteronomy 4:26 - I call heaven and earth as witnesses against you this day that you will quickly perish from the... Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 4:26 Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 4:26

Mark 10:19 - You know the commandments: ‘Do not murder, do not commit adultery, do not steal, do not give fa... Click to read the verse Mark 10:19 Click to read the verse Mark 10:19

Proverbs 15:5 - A fool spurns his father’s discipline, but whoever heeds correction shows prudence. Click to read the verse Proverbs 15:5 Click to read the verse Proverbs 15:5

2 Kings 2:12 - Elisha saw this and cried out, “My father! My father! The chariots and horsemen of Israel!” And... Click to read the verse 2 Kings 2:12 Click to read the verse 2 Kings 2:12

Proverbs 28:24 - He who robs his father or mother and says, “It’s not wrong”— he is partner to him who destroys. Click to read the verse Proverbs 28:24 Click to read the verse Proverbs 28:24

Deuteronomy 4:40 - Keep his decrees and commands, which I am giving you today, so that it may go well with you and... Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 4:40 Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 4:40

Malachi 1:6 - “A son honors his father, and a slave his master. If I am a father, where is the honor due me? ... Click to read the verse Malachi 1:6 Click to read the verse Malachi 1:6

Deuteronomy 5:16 - “Honor your father and your mother, as the Lord your God has commanded you, so that you may liv... Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 5:16 Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 5:16

Proverbs 3:16 - Long life is in her right hand; in her left hand are riches and honor. Click to read the verse Proverbs 3:16 Click to read the verse Proverbs 3:16

Proverbs 23:22-25 - Listen to your father, who gave you life, and do not despise your mother when she is old. Click to read the verse Proverbs 23:22-25 Click to read the verse Proverbs 23:22-25

Deuteronomy 32:47 - They are not just idle words for you—they are your life. By them you will live long in the land... Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 32:47 Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 32:47

Exodus 21:17 - “Anyone who curses his father or mother must be put to death. Click to read the verse Exodus 21:17 Click to read the verse Exodus 21:17

Ezekiel 22:7 - In you they have treated father and mother with contempt; in you they have oppressed the alien ... Click to read the verse Ezekiel 22:7 Click to read the verse Ezekiel 22:7

Numbers 12:15 - So Miriam was confined outside the camp for seven days, and the people did not move on till she... Click to read the verse Numbers 12:15 Click to read the verse Numbers 12:15

Matthew 15:4 - For God said, ‘Honor your father and mother’ and ‘Anyone who curses his father or mother must b... Click to read the verse Matthew 15:4 Click to read the verse Matthew 15:4

Deuteronomy 2:29 - as the descendants of Esau, who live in Seir, and the Moabites, who live in Ar, did for us—unti... Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 2:29 Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 2:29

Deuteronomy 21:18 - A Rebellious Son If a man has a stubborn and rebellious son who does not obey his father and mo... Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 21:18 Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 21:18

1 Samuel 24:8 - Then David went out of the cave and called out to Saul, “My lord the king!” When Saul looked be... Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 24:8 Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 24:8

Ruth 3:6 - So she went down to the threshing floor and did everything her mother-in-law told her to do. Click to read the verse Ruth 3:6 Click to read the verse Ruth 3:6

1 Samuel 22:3 - From there David went to Mizpah in Moab and said to the king of Moab, “Would you let my father ... Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 22:3 Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 22:3

Proverbs 15:20 - A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish man despises his mother. Click to read the verse Proverbs 15:20 Click to read the verse Proverbs 15:20

Jeremiah 35:6 - But they replied, “We do not drink wine, because our forefather Jonadab son of Recab gave us th... Click to read the verse Jeremiah 35:6 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 35:6

Jeremiah 35:7 - Also you must never build houses, sow seed or plant vineyards; you must never have any of these... Click to read the verse Jeremiah 35:7 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 35:7

Jeremiah 35:18 - Then Jeremiah said to the family of the Recabites, “This is what the Lord Almighty, the God of ... Click to read the verse Jeremiah 35:18 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 35:18

Ephesians 6:2 - “Honor your father and mother”—which is the first commandment with a promise— Click to read the verse Ephesians 6:2 Click to read the verse Ephesians 6:2

1 Timothy 5:3 - Give proper recognition to those widows who are really in need. Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 5:3 Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 5:3