Q69. 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, or 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.”
Genesis 9:6
“Whoso sheddeth man’s blood, by man shall his blood be shed: for in the image of God made he man.”
Matthew 5:22
“But I say unto you, That whosoever is angry with his brother without a cause shall be in danger of the judgment: and whosoever shall say to his brother, Raca, shall be in danger of the council: but whosoever shall say, Thou fool, shall be in danger of hell fire.”
Commentary — Thomas Vincent (1674)
Question 1. Whom doth the sixth commandment forbid us to kill?
Answer. The sixth commandment forbiddeth us to kill, either ourselves or others.
Question 2. How are we forbidden to kill ourselves or others?