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title: "Question 126: What is the general scope of the fifth commandment? | Westminster Larger Catechism"
description: "Westminster Larger Catechism, question 126: What is the general scope of the fifth commandment? The general scope of the fifth commandment is the performance of those duties which we mutually owe in our several relations,"
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source: "https://ctkrp.org/assets/rpcna-constitution-2026.pdf#page=140"
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# Question 126: What is the general scope of the fifth commandment? | Westminster Larger Catechism

The general scope of the fifth commandment is the performance of those duties which we mutually owe in our several relations, as inferiors, superiors, or equals.

Scripture proofs: Eph. 5:21; 1 Pet. 2:17; Rom. 12:10.

Original source: [2026 RPCNA Constitution](https://ctkrp.org/assets/rpcna-constitution-2026.pdf#page=140)

## Related reading

- [Question 125](https://ctkrp.org/larger-catechism/question-125-why-are-superiors-styled-father-and-mother/)
- [Question 127](https://ctkrp.org/larger-catechism/question-127-what-is-the-honor-that-inferiors-owe-to-their/)

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