Ephesians 6:2
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Ephesians 6:2 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Ephesians 6:2 is a verse from the book of Ephesians in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Honour thy father and mother; (which is the first commandment with promise;)" Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Ephesians 6:2 — KJV
“Honour thy father and mother; (which is the first commandment with promise;)”
— Ephesians 6:2 (KJV)
Ephesians 6:2 in Context — About the Book of Ephesians
Ephesians lifts believers into the heavenly realms — every spiritual blessing, adoption, redemption, and a seat with Christ far above all powers. Then it walks that identity into marriage, work, and warfare, closing with the church's armor: truth, righteousness, faith, salvation, the Spirit's sword, and all kinds of prayer.
Cross-References for Ephesians 6:2
“And honour not his father or his mother, he shall be free. Thus have ye made the commandment of God of none effect by your tradition.”
Shares key themes with Ephesians 6:2: honour, father, mother
“Thou knowest the commandments, Do not commit adultery, Do not kill, Do not steal, Do not bear false witness, Defraud not, Honour thy father and mother.”
Shares key themes with Ephesians 6:2: honour, father, mother
“Thou knowest the commandments, Do not commit adultery, Do not kill, Do not steal, Do not bear false witness, Honour thy father and thy mother.”
Shares key themes with Ephesians 6:2: honour, father, mother
“Honour thy father and thy mother: that thy days may be long upon the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee.”
Shares key themes with Ephesians 6:2: honour, father, mother
“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.”
Shares key themes with Ephesians 6:2: honour, father, mother
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