What is the Tenth Commandment?

Introduction

Most of the answers below come from Luther's Small Catechism. The Lutheran church numbers the commandments differently than most Protestant denominations, which is why the title of this article refers to the tenth commandment, but the answers below list indicate ninth and tenth.

Tenth Commandment

  • You shall not covet your neighbor’s house; you shall not covet your neighbor’s wife, or his male servant, or his...

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What is the Ninth Commandment?

Introduction

The answers below come from Luther's Small Catechism. The Lutheran church numbers the commandments differently than most Protestant denominations, which is why the title of this article refers to the ninth commandment, but the answers below list indicate eighth.

Ninth Commandment

  • You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor. (Exodus 20:16 ESV)
  • And you shall not bear false witness against your...

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What is the Eighth Commandment?

Introduction

The questions and answers below are copied from different catechisms. Please see the note at the end of each question for the reference.

Eighth Commandment

  • You shall not steal. (Exodus 20:15 ESV)
  • And you shall not steal. (Deuteronomy 5:19 ESV)

What is the eighth commandment?

The eighth commandment is, "Thou shalt not steal." (Exodus 20:15)

What is required in the...

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What is the Seventh Commandment?

Introduction

The answers below come from Luther's Small Catechism. The Lutheran church numbers the commandments differently than most Protestant denominations, which is why the title of this article refers to the seventh commandment, but the answers below list indicate sixth.

Seventh Commandment

  • You shall not commit adultery. (Exodus 20:14 ESV)
  • And you shall not commit adultery. (Deuteronomy 5:18 ESV)

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