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title: "Question 123: Which is the fifth commandment? | Westminster Larger Catechism"
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# Question 123: Which is the fifth commandment? | Westminster Larger Catechism

The fifth commandment is, Honor thy father and thy mother: that thy days may be long upon the land which the Lord thy God giveth thee.

Scripture proofs: Ex. 20:12.

Original source: [2026 RPCNA Constitution](https://ctkrp.org/assets/rpcna-constitution-2026.pdf#page=139)

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