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The Assemblies Shorter Catechism Drawn out into Distinct Propositions

Question 64

On Westminster Shorter Catechism (1647) Q. 64

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What is required in the fifth Commandment?

God requireth the preserving the honour, and performing the duties belonging to every one, in their several places and relations.

1. As Superiors,a*

2. As Inferiors.b†

3. As Equals.c‡

Notes

  1. *Eph 5.21, 22. Submitting your selves one to another in the fear of God. 22. Wives, submit your selves unto your own Husbands, as unto the Lord. Eph. 6.1, 5. Children, obey your Parents in the Lord. 5. Servants, be obedient to them, that are your Masters according to the flesh. Rom 13.1. Let every soul be subject to the higher powers.
  2. †Eph. 6.9. Ye Masters, do the same things unto them, knowing, that your Master also is in Heaven.
  3. ‡Rom. 12.10. Be kindly affectioned one to another, with brotherly love, in honour preferring one another.

Proofs

Each links to the Scripture index: what else cites the passage.

  1. aEphesians 5:21–22; 6:1, 5; Romans 13:1
  2. bEphesians 6:9
  3. cRomans 12:10

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