John 5:23
That all men should honour the Son, even as they honour the Father. He that honoureth not the Son honoureth not the Father which hath sent him.
Original Language Analysis
τιμᾷ
He that honoureth
G5091
τιμᾷ
He that honoureth
Strong's:
G5091
Word #:
3 of 21
to prize, i.e., fix a valuation upon; by implication, to revere
τὸν
which
G3588
τὸν
which
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
4 of 21
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
υἱὸν
the Son
G5207
υἱὸν
the Son
Strong's:
G5207
Word #:
5 of 21
a "son" (sometimes of animals), used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship
τιμᾷ
He that honoureth
G5091
τιμᾷ
He that honoureth
Strong's:
G5091
Word #:
7 of 21
to prize, i.e., fix a valuation upon; by implication, to revere
τὸν
which
G3588
τὸν
which
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
8 of 21
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
πατέρα
the Father
G3962
πατέρα
the Father
Strong's:
G3962
Word #:
9 of 21
a "father" (literally or figuratively, near or more remote)
τὸν
which
G3588
τὸν
which
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
10 of 21
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
μὴ
not
G3361
μὴ
not
Strong's:
G3361
Word #:
11 of 21
(adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas g3756 expects an affirmative one)) whether
τιμᾷ
He that honoureth
G5091
τιμᾷ
He that honoureth
Strong's:
G5091
Word #:
12 of 21
to prize, i.e., fix a valuation upon; by implication, to revere
τὸν
which
G3588
τὸν
which
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
13 of 21
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
υἱὸν
the Son
G5207
υἱὸν
the Son
Strong's:
G5207
Word #:
14 of 21
a "son" (sometimes of animals), used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship
τιμᾷ
He that honoureth
G5091
τιμᾷ
He that honoureth
Strong's:
G5091
Word #:
16 of 21
to prize, i.e., fix a valuation upon; by implication, to revere
τὸν
which
G3588
τὸν
which
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
17 of 21
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
πατέρα
the Father
G3962
πατέρα
the Father
Strong's:
G3962
Word #:
18 of 21
a "father" (literally or figuratively, near or more remote)
τὸν
which
G3588
τὸν
which
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
19 of 21
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
Cross References
1 John 2:23Whosoever denieth the Son, the same hath not the Father: (but) he that acknowledgeth the Son hath the Father also.Luke 10:16He that heareth you heareth me; and he that despiseth you despiseth me; and he that despiseth me despiseth him that sent me.Matthew 11:27All things are delivered unto me of my Father: and no man knoweth the Son, but the Father; neither knoweth any man the Father, save the Son, and he to whomsoever the Son will reveal him.2 John 1:9Whosoever transgresseth, and abideth not in the doctrine of Christ, hath not God. He that abideth in the doctrine of Christ, he hath both the Father and the Son.Hebrews 1:6And again, when he bringeth in the firstbegotten into the world, he saith, And let all the angels of God worship him.Ephesians 6:24Grace be with all them that love our Lord Jesus Christ in sincerity. Amen.2 Peter 3:18But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and for ever. Amen.Romans 8:9But ye are not in the flesh, but in the Spirit, if so be that the Spirit of God dwell in you. Now if any man have not the Spirit of Christ, he is none of his.Romans 6:22But now being made free from sin, and become servants to God, ye have your fruit unto holiness, and the end everlasting life.1 Corinthians 10:31Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God.
Historical Context
This verse establishes the basis for Christian worship of Christ. If Jesus is a mere creature, worshiping Him would be idolatry. But if He deserves equal honor with the Father, worship is appropriate. The early church cited such texts defending Christ's deity against Arian denial.
Questions for Reflection
- What does it mean to honor the Son 'even as' we honor the Father?
- How does honoring or dishonoring Christ relate to one's relationship with God?
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Analysis & Commentary
'That all men should honour the Son, even as they honour the Father. He that honoureth not the Son honoureth not the Father which hath sent him.' The purpose of delegating judgment to the Son is that He receive equal honor with the Father. Refusing honor to the Son refuses honor to the Father who sent Him. This is the clearest claim to worship: whatever honor belongs to God belongs equally to Christ. Dishonoring Christ dishonors God.