1883 Haydock Douay Rheims Bible
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| Ephesians 6:2 | *Honour thy father, and thy mother, which is the first commandment, with a promise; Exodus 20:12.; Deuteronomy 5:6.; Ecclesiasticus 3:9.; Matthew 15:4.; Mark 7:10.; Colossians 2:20.; Colossians 3:20. | With a promise. This commandment being delivered with a special promise of a long life, which promise is to be understood conditionally, especially in regard to Christians, that is unless it be a greater favour to be taken out of the world young. (Witham) |