Holy Scripture
Sirach 3:7
A church father on this verse
“To the father, insofar as he holds the character of origin, the honor of reverence is owed; whence in Ecclesiasticus: He who fears God will honor his father and his mother, and will serve as masters those who begot him.”
Source: Septuagint
Original
7And will do service unto his parents, as to his masters.
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5Whoso honoreth his father shall have joy of his own children; And when he maketh his prayer, he shall be heard.
6He that honoreth his father shall have a long life; And he that is obedient unto the Lord shall be a comfort to his mother,
— Sirach 3:7 —
8Honor thy father and mother both in word and deed, That a blessing may come upon thee from them.
9For the blessing of the father establisheth the houses of children; But the curse of the mother rooteth out foundations.