Skip to content
1693·The Common Faith
Question 74 of 114
The Duty God Requires of Man

What is forbidden in the sixth commandment?

Answer

The sixth commandment absolutely forbiddeth the taking away of our own life, or the life of our neighbour unjustly, or whatsoever tendeth thereunto (; ).

Read the 2 proof texts (KJV)
Acts 26:28
Then Agrippa said unto Paul, Almost thou persuadest me to be a Christian.
Genesis 9:9
And I, behold, I establish my covenant with you, and with your seed after you;