1695 Baptist Catechism · 1695

Q71. What is the Reason annexed to the fifth Commandment?

The reason annexed to the fifth Commandment, is a Promise of long Life and Prosperity (as far as it shall serve for God's Glory, and their own Good) to all such as keep this Commandment.
Answer · 1695 Baptist Catechism

Scripture proofs

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    Deuteronomy 5:16

    Honour thy father and thy mother, as the Lord thy God hath commanded thee; that thy days may be prolonged, and that it may go well with thee, in the land which the Lord thy God giveth thee.

    Ephesians 6:2-3

    Honour thy father and mother; (which is the first commandment with promise;) That it may be well with thee, and thou mayest live long on the earth.

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