Ephesians 6:1-2
Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. “Honor your father and mother” (which is the first commandment with a promise),
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5 songs meet this passage
“Let em all know that my moms is gone”
Tonite'S Tha Night (LP Version) · Kris Kross
strains against Ephesians 6:1-2
Using a parent's absence as the opportunity for a scheme to bring women home runs opposite to honoring one's parents.
“Sorry dad, gotta disappear”
Let's Get Rocked · Def Leppard
strains against Ephesians 6:1
The song plays rebellion against a parent's chores as funny and freeing, while Scripture calls children to honor their parents' instruction.
“Still love you and Tennessee, you're always on my mind”
Pink Pony Club · Chappell Roan
resonates with Ephesians 6:2-3
Even amid rebellion the song retains real affection for the family left behind, which keeps the posture more wistful than defiant.
“So take that phone call from your mama”
'Til You Can't · Cody Johnson
resonates with Ephesians 6:2-3
Honoring parents through small, present acts of attention is exactly what the song urges before it's too late.
“I reminisce on the stress I caused, it was hell”
Dear Mama (Remix Version) [feat. Anthony Hamilton] · 2Pac
resonates with Ephesians 6:2-3
His regret over the pain he caused his mother and his turn toward honoring her reflects this command's heart, even without religious language.
Elsewhere in Ephesians 6
- Ephesians 6:4No Son of Mine · Cats in the Cradle · Whatta Man
- Ephesians 6:11-12Unstoppable
- Ephesians 6:11-13Closed on Sunday
- Ephesians 6:12REAL ONES NEVER DIE · Through the Fire and Flames · We Are Charlie Kirk · Laying the Demon to Rest · Black or White
- Ephesians 6:13Another One Bites The Dust · It's My Life