Westminster Shorter Catechism · Question 69
What is forbidden in the sixth commandment?
The sixth commandment forbiddeth the taking away of our own life, or the life of our neighbour unjustly; and whatsoever tendeth thereunto.
Scripture proofs King James Version
- Acts 16:28 But Paul cried with a loud voice, saying, Do thyself no harm: for we are all here.
- Gen. 9:6 Whoso sheddeth man's blood, by man shall his blood be shed: for in the image of God made he man.
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- Westminster Shorter Catechism
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- King James Version (Scripture proofs)
- Published
- First published 1648
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- Public domain.
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Cite as Westminster Shorter Catechism. First published 1648.