Those who educate children well are to be more honored than the parents.

[lagoo]

#1 Those who educate children well are to be more honored than the parents.
#2 Those who educate children well are more honored than the parents.

These two sentences are similar. But I wonder what the difference are between them?

 

[Rover_KE]

These two sentences are similar, but I wonder what the difference is between them.

Where did you find those sentences, lagoo?

 

[lagoo]

Where did you find those sentences, lagoo?

The first sentence is from my textbook, while the second one is made by me. I should have included the source here. Thanks for reminding me.

 

[ambitious-girl]

#1 Those who educate children well are to be more honored than the parents.

Is the quoted sentence equivalent to the sentence "Those who educate children well should be more honored than the parents."?
AND
Is the definition #3 equivalent to the meaning of the phrase "be + to do something"? It is a good phrase to use. I start using it in my speech.
https://www.macmillandictionary.com/dictionary/british/be-to-do-something

 

[GoesStation]

Yes and yes. This usage is quite formal and not something you'll hear often in everyday speech.

 

[Raymott]

You hear it occasionally where I come from.
"People who do the right thing are to be applauded."
"Children who like reading are to be encouraged."