Psalm 127:3-5

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³Children are a heritage from the Lord,
    offspring a reward^(A) from him.
⁴Like arrows^(B) in the hands of a warrior
    are children born in one’s youth.
⁵Blessed is the man
    whose quiver is full of them.^(C)
They will not be put to shame
    when they contend with their opponents^(D) in court.^(E)

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Exodus 20:12

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¹²“Honor your father and your mother,^(A) so that you may live long^(B) in the land^(C) the Lord your God is giving you.

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Exodus 20:12 in all English translations

1 Thessalonians 2:11-12

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¹¹For you know that we dealt with each of you as a father deals with his own children,^(A) ¹²encouraging, comforting and urging you to live lives worthy^(B) of God, who calls^(C) you into his kingdom and glory.

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Ephesians 6:1-4

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6 Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right.^(A) ²“Honor your father and mother”—which is the first commandment with a promise— ³“so that it may go well with you and that you may enjoy long life on the earth.”^[a]^(B)

⁴Fathers,^[b] do not exasperate your children;^(C) instead, bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord.^(D)

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