Colossians 3:22 applies the same 'obey in all things' structure to servants, extending the household code's ethic.

Colossians 1:10 prays for a life pleasing the Lord—the same goal that children's obedience achieves here.

Exodus 20:12 is the fifth commandment to honor parents, which Colossians 3:20 echoes directly in the new covenant household code.

Ephesians 6:1-3 expands the same command with the Decalogue promise, showing the basis for children's obedience.

Matthew 15:4 quotes the commandment to honor parents and adds the death penalty for reviling — Jesus affirms the same command Paul echoes.

Malachi 1:6 uses the father-son bond to argue that God deserves honor — linking obedience to parents with pleasing the Lord.

Ezekiel 22:7 lists contempt for parents among Israel's sins that provoke God's judgment — echoing the importance of honoring parents.

Proverbs 30:17 warns of grisly punishment for mocking or scorning parents — underlining the gravity of disobedience.

Proverbs 30:11 condemns those who curse their fathers and fail to bless mothers — the negative example of what Paul forbids.

Proverbs 20:20 warns that cursing parents brings darkness — a stark contrast to the blessing of obedient children.

Proverbs 6:20 urges keeping a father's commandment and mother's teaching — directly parallel to Paul's call for children's obedience.

Deuteronomy 27:16 pronounces a curse on anyone who dishonors parents — reinforcing the seriousness of honoring them.

Deuteronomy 21:18-21 shows the severe consequence for a rebellious son — the opposite of the obedience Paul commands.

Leviticus 19:3 commands revering parents as part of holiness — the same principle Paul applies to children in Christ.

Genesis 28:7 records Jacob's obedience to his parents—an OT narrative example that illustrates the child's duty commanded here.

Luke 18:20 cites the fifth commandment to honor parents, grounding the call to obey them in the Decalogue.

Deuteronomy 5:16 is the Decalogue command to honor parents, the OT foundation for children's obedience here.

Matthew 19:19 cites the command to honor parents, providing the OT foundation that underlies the obedience here.

Titus 2:9 uses the same 'obey... in all things' and 'please' language for servants, reinforcing the ethic of pleasing the Lord.

Ephesians 5:24 parallels wives' submission to husbands, both part of Paul's household code emphasizing submission.