1695 Baptist Catechism · 1695

Q69. What is required in the fifth Commandment?

The fifth Commandment requireth the preserving the Honour, and performing the Duties belonging to every one in their several Places and Relations, as Superiours, Inferiors, or Equals.
Answer · 1695 Baptist Catechism

Scripture proofs

  1. [1]
    Ephesians 5:21

    Submitting yourselves one to another in the fear of God.

  2. [2]
    1 Peter 2:17

    Honour all men. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honour the king.

  3. [3]
    Romans 12:10

    Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love; in honour preferring one another;

Proof texts as given in the original; verse text from the King James Version.