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title: "Question 67: Which is the sixth commandment? | Westminster Shorter Catechism"
description: "Westminster Shorter Catechism, question 67: Which is the sixth commandment? The sixth commandment is, Thou shalt not kill.Scripture proofs: Ex. 20:13."
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source: "https://ctkrp.org/assets/rpcna-constitution-2026.pdf#page=167"
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# Question 67: Which is the sixth commandment? | Westminster Shorter Catechism

The sixth commandment is, Thou shalt not kill.

Scripture proofs: Ex. 20:13.

Original source: [2026 RPCNA Constitution](https://ctkrp.org/assets/rpcna-constitution-2026.pdf#page=167)

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- [Westminster Shorter Catechism · Question 39: What is the duty which God requireth of man?](https://ctkrp.org/shorter-catechism/question-39-what-is-the-duty-which-god-requireth-of-man/)
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