John 5:23

Updated: June 3, 2025
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that all may honor the Son, even as they honor the Father. He who doesn’t honor the Son doesn’t honor the Father who sent him.
World English Bible (WEB)
That{G2443} all{G3956} men should honour{G5091}{(G5725)} the Son{G5207}, even as{G2531} they honour{G5091}{(G5719)} the Father{G3962}. He that honoureth{G5091}{(G5723)} not{G3361} the Son{G5207} honoureth{G5091}{(G5719)} not{G3756} the Father{G3962} which{G3588} hath sent{G3992}{(G5660)} him{G846}.
KJV with Strongs
(23) In order that all will honour the Son just as they honour the Abba. The one not honouring the Son doesn't honour the Abba who sent Him.
The F.O.G
so that everyone will honor the Son with the same reverence they show the Father. Let Me be clear: whoever refuses to honor the Son is also refusing to honor the Father who sent Him.
The F.O.G Paraphrase
that all may honour the Son according as they honour the Father; he who is not honouring the Son, doth not honour the Father who sent him.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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