Deu 5:16-20 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for Deut 5:16-20: 5:16-20 Jesus quoted these five commands in response to the question, “What must I do to inherit eternal life?” (Matt 19:17-19 ; Mark 10:19 ; Luke 18:20 ). 5:16 Honor: Since parents are representatives of divine authority, children are to recognize them as worthy of obedience and great respect (cp. Eph 6:1-3 ).

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bMatt 19:17-19►

cMark 10:19►

dLuke 18:20►

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fEph 6:1-3►

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hMatt 5:21-22►

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jMatt 5:27-28►

‏ Deuteronomy 5:16-20

Summary for Deut 5:16-20: 5:16-20 ^a Jesus quoted these five commands in response to the question, “What must I do to inherit eternal life?” (Matt 19:17-19 ^b; Mark 10:19 ^c; Luke 18:20 ^d). 5:16 ^e Honor: Since parents are representatives of divine authority, children are to recognize them as worthy of obedience and great respect (cp. Eph 6:1-3 ^f).
5:17 ^g murder: The Hebrew word can mean either “kill” or “murder.” Killing was permitted in war and as punishment in capital cases, so here it must refer to premeditated homicide. See Jesus’ comments in Matt 5:21-22 ^h.
5:18 ⁱ adultery: See Jesus’ comments about adultery in Matt 5:27-28 ^j.