Isaiah 45:10
New Living Translation
10 How terrible it would be if a newborn baby said to its father,
‘Why was I born?’
or if it said to its mother,
‘Why did you make me this way?’”
Deuteronomy 27:16
New Living Translation
16 ‘Cursed is anyone who dishonors father or mother.’
And all the people will reply, ‘Amen.’
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Hebrews 12:9
New Living Translation
9 Since we respected our earthly fathers who disciplined us, shouldn’t we submit even more to the discipline of the Father of our spirits, and live forever?[a]
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- 12:9 Or and really live?
Malachi 1:6
New Living Translation
Unworthy Sacrifices
6 The Lord of Heaven’s Armies says to the priests: “A son honors his father, and a servant respects his master. If I am your father and master, where are the honor and respect I deserve? You have shown contempt for my name!
“But you ask, ‘How have we ever shown contempt for your name?’
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