Bible Verses about “honor”
The Bible contains 32 verses about honor across both Old and New Testaments. These scriptures offer guidance and inspiration for your spiritual journey.
“Let marriage be held in honor among all, and let the bed be undefiled: but God will judge the sexually immoral and adulterers.”
“for he is a servant of God to you for good. But if you do that which is evil, be afraid, for he doesn't bear the sword in vain; for he is a servant of God, an avenger for wrath to him who does evil.”
“Let every soul be in subjection to the higher authorities, for there is no authority except from God, and those who exist are ordained by God.”
“Give therefore to everyone what you owe: taxes to whom taxes are due; customs to whom customs; respect to whom respect; honor to whom honor.”
“Therefore he who resists the authority, withstands the ordinance of God; and those who withstand will receive to themselves judgment.”
“"Honor your father and your mother, that your days may be long in the land which Yahweh your God gives you.”
“For this reason you also pay taxes, for they are servants of God's service, attending continually on this very thing.”
“For rulers are not a terror to the good work, but to the evil. Do you desire to have no fear of the authority? Do that which is good, and you will have praise from the same,”
“Therefore you need to be in subjection, not only because of the wrath, but also for conscience' sake.”
“Blessed is the man who doesn't walk in the counsel of the wicked, nor stand in the way of sinners, nor sit in the seat of scoffers;”
“In love of the brothers be tenderly affectionate one to another; in honor preferring one another;”
“rejoicing in hope; enduring in troubles; continuing steadfastly in prayer;”
“but his delight is in Yahweh's law. On his law he meditates day and night.”
“Honor all men. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honor the king.”
“He will be like a tree planted by the streams of water, that brings forth its fruit in its season, whose leaf also does not wither. Whatever he does shall prosper.”
“not lagging in diligence; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord;”
“contributing to the needs of the saints; given to hospitality.”
“Let love be without hypocrisy. Abhor that which is evil. Cling to that which is good.”
“Honor Yahweh with your substance, with the first fruits of all your increase:”
“Servants, be in subjection to your masters with all fear; not only to the good and gentle, but also to the wicked.”
“The wicked are not so, but are like the chaff which the wind drives away.”
“Therefore the wicked shall not stand in the judgment, nor sinners in the congregation of the righteous.”
“For Yahweh knows the way of the righteous, but the way of the wicked shall perish.”
“For it is commendable if someone endures pain, suffering unjustly, because of conscience toward God.”
“Let the elders who rule well be counted worthy of double honor, especially those who labor in the word and in teaching.”
“For the Scripture says, "You shall not muzzle the ox when it treads out the grain." And, "The laborer is worthy of his wages."”
“"Honor your father and your mother, as Yahweh your God commanded you; that your days may be long, and that it may go well with you, in the land which Yahweh your God gives you.”
“If anyone therefore purges himself from these, he will be a vessel for honor, sanctified, and suitable for the master's use, prepared for every good work.”
“Pray for us, for we are persuaded that we have a good conscience, desiring to live honorably in all things.”
“He who follows after righteousness and kindness finds life, righteousness, and honor.”
“Now to the King eternal, immortal, invisible, to God who alone is wise, be honor and glory forever and ever. Amen.”
“"Therefore Yahweh, the God of Israel, says, 'I said indeed that your house, and the house of your father, should walk before me forever.' But now Yahweh says, 'Be it far from me; for those who honor me I will honor, and those who despise me shall be lightly esteemed.”