Ephesians 6:2

Honour thy father and mother; (which is the first commandment with promise;)

Cross-reference

Exodus 20:12 is the original fifth commandment Paul quotes directly, establishing the foundation for honoring parents.

Deuteronomy 27:16 pronounces a curse on those who dishonor parents, contrasting the blessing of obedience commanded here.

Jeremiah 35:18 commends the Rechabites for obeying their father's command, exemplifying the honor Paul commands here.

Matthew 15:4-6 shows Jesus reaffirming the fifth commandment and condemning traditions that nullify honoring parents.

In Mark 7:9-13, Jesus quotes this same commandment but shows how the Pharisees nullify it through their Corban tradition.

Proverbs 23:22 directly echoes this command: 'Listen to your father… do not despise your mother when she is old.'

In Matthew 19:19, Jesus lists 'Honor your father and mother' as part of the commandments, directly citing the same law.

Luke 2:51 Parallel

Luke 2:51 records Jesus being obedient to Mary and Joseph—a perfect human example of honoring parents in action.

Luke 18:20 Citation

In Luke 18:20, Jesus again quotes 'Honor your father and mother' as one of the commandments to keep.

Proverbs 20:20 warns that cursing parents brings darkness, underscoring the seriousness of the command to honor them.

Ezekiel 22:7 lists contempt for parents among Israel's sins, showing what violates the command to honor them.

Malachi 1:6 Parallel

Malachi 1:6 uses the parent-child relationship to illustrate honor due to God, echoing the principle of honoring parents here.