Ephesians 6:2
“Honour thy father and mother; (which is the first commandment with promise;)”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
Honour thy father and mother,.... This explains who parents are, and points at some branches of obedience due unto them;…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Honour thy father and mother - see Exo 20:12; compare notes on Mat 15:4. Which is the first commandment with promise -…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Honor thy father - See the notes on Exo 20:12, etc., where this subject, together with the promises and threatenings…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Ephesians 6:1-9
Here we have further directions concerning relative duties, in which the apostle is very particular.
I. The duty of…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
Honour, &c. Exo 20:12; Deu 5:16. The Gr. here is verbatim that of the LXX. On the duty, cp. Mat 19:19; Mar 7:10; Mar…
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