Bible Verses About
Honor
Verses on giving honor where it's due — to parents, leaders, and God.
“Now unto the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only wise God, be honour and glory for ever and ever. Amen.”
“Wherefore the LORD God of Israel saith, I said indeed that thy house, and the house of thy father, should walk before me for ever: but now the LORD saith, Be it far from me; for them that honour me I will honour, and they that despise me shall be lightly esteemed.”
“Let love be without dissimulation. Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good.”
“Let the elders that rule well be counted worthy of double honour, especially they who labour in the word and doctrine.”
“Honour thy father and thy mother, as the LORD thy God hath commanded thee; that thy days may be prolonged, and that it may go well with thee, in the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee.”
“Marriage is honourable in all, and the bed undefiled: but whoremongers and adulterers God will judge.”
“Honour all men. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honour the king.”
“Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God.”
“Honour thy father and thy mother: that thy days may be long upon the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee.”
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Frequently asked
What does the Bible say about honor?
Scripture speaks to honor in passages such as 1 Timothy 1:17, 1 Samuel 2:30, Romans 12:9. For example, 1 Timothy 1:17 says, “Now unto the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only wise God, be honour and glory for ever and ever. Amen.”
What is a well-known Bible verse about honor?
1 Timothy 1:17 — “Now unto the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only wise God, be honour and glory for ever and ever. Amen.”
What is a short Bible verse about honor?
1 Peter 2:17 — “Honour all men. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honour the king.”