50 Bible Verses About Honor

Justin Taylor

Honor is a fundamental principle in the Bible, reflecting our respect for God, others, and the values we hold dear. It serves as a guiding force in our relationships, behavior, and spiritual life. These verses illuminate the importance of honor and how it shapes our interactions and our walk with God.

1. Honoring God

1. Exodus 20:12 (NIV)

“Honor your father and your mother, so that you may live long in the land the Lord your God is giving you.”

Description: The Fifth Commandment emphasizes honoring parents. Interpretation: This verse underscores that honoring our parents is vital for receiving God’s blessings and longevity.

2. 1 Samuel 2:30 (NIV)

“Therefore the Lord, the God of Israel, declares: ‘I promised that your house and your father’s house would minister before me forever.’ But now the Lord declares: ‘Far be it from me! Those who honor me I will honor, but those who despise me will be disdained.’”

Description: God promises to honor those who honor Him. Interpretation: Honor toward God leads to His honor in return, demonstrating the reciprocal nature of our relationship with Him.

3. Proverbs 3:9 (NIV)

“Honor the Lord with your wealth, with the firstfruits of all your crops.”

Description: Honoring God includes offering our best resources. Interpretation: Giving God the best of our resources reflects our respect and gratitude toward Him.

4. Psalm 29:2 (NIV)

“Ascribe to the Lord the glory due his name; worship the Lord in the splendor of his holiness.”

Description: We are called to honor God’s name and worship Him. Interpretation: True honor involves acknowledging God’s majesty and worshiping Him with reverence.

5. Isaiah 42:8 (NIV)

“I am the Lord; that is my name! I will not yield my glory to another or my praise to idols.”

Description: God’s glory is unique and inimitable. Interpretation: We honor God by recognizing His unique position and refusing to share His glory with anyone or anything else.

6. 1 Corinthians 6:20 (NIV)

“You were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your bodies.”

Description: Our bodies are to be used to honor God. Interpretation: Respecting our bodies and using them in ways that honor God reflects our gratitude for His sacrifice.

7. Romans 12:1 (NIV)

“Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship.”

Description: Offering ourselves to God is an act of honor. Interpretation: Honoring God involves living a life dedicated to Him, offering ourselves as sacrifices in His service.

8. Malachi 1:6 (NIV)

“A son honors his father, and a slave his master. If I am a father, where is the honor due me? says the Lord Almighty. Where is the respect due me?”

Description: God expects honor as a father from His people. Interpretation: God’s expectation of honor is comparable to the respect given to a father or master, reflecting the depth of His authority.

9. John 5:23 (NIV)

“That all may honor the Son just as they honor the Father. Whoever does not honor the Son does not honor the Father, who sent him.”

Description: Honor for Jesus is linked to honoring God. Interpretation: Honoring Jesus is crucial to honoring God, as they are one and the same in essence.

10. Colossians 3:16 (NIV)

“Let the message of Christ dwell among you richly, as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom through psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit, singing to God with gratitude in your hearts.”

Description: Honoring God through worship and gratitude. Interpretation: Our worship and gratitude are expressions of honor, reflecting the richness of Christ’s message in our lives.

2. Honoring Others

1. Romans 13:7 (NIV)

“Give to everyone what you owe them: If you owe taxes, pay taxes; if revenue, then revenue; if respect, then respect; if honor, then honor.”

Description: We are commanded to give respect and honor to others. Interpretation: This verse outlines the obligation to honor others, as part of our duty in societal and personal interactions.

2. 1 Peter 2:17 (NIV)

“Show proper respect to everyone, love the family of believers, fear God, honor the emperor.”

Description: Honor extends to everyone, including authorities. Interpretation: Honor is a broad principle that includes showing respect to all people, including leaders and fellow believers.

3. Ephesians 6:2-3 (NIV)

“‘Honor your father and mother’—which is the first commandment with a promise—‘so that it may go well with you and that you may enjoy long life on the earth.’”

Description: The promise attached to honoring parents. Interpretation: This verse reinforces the promise of well-being and longevity as a result of honoring one’s parents.

4. 1 Timothy 5:17 (NIV)

“The elders who direct the affairs of the church well are worthy of double honor, especially those whose work is preaching and teaching.”

Description: Elders in the church are deserving of special honor. Interpretation: Honoring those who lead and teach in the church is a sign of respect for their dedication and service.

5. Proverbs 11:16 (NIV)

“A kindhearted woman gains honor, but ruthless men gain only wealth.”

Description: Kindness leads to honor. Interpretation: True honor is achieved through kindness and compassion rather than through ruthless behavior.

6. Proverbs 22:4 (NIV)

“Humility is the fear of the Lord; its wages are riches and honor and life.”

Description: Humility leads to honor. Interpretation: Honoring God and others comes from a place of humility, which in turn brings honor and blessings.

7. 1 Timothy 6:1 (NIV)

“All who are under the yoke of slavery should consider their masters worthy of full respect, so that God’s name and our teaching may not be slandered.”

Description: Respecting those in authority. Interpretation: Honor is crucial in maintaining the integrity of God’s teachings and preserving our witness.

8. Philippians 2:29 (NIV)

“So then, welcome him in the Lord with great joy, and honor people like him,”

Description: Honoring those who serve faithfully. Interpretation: Recognizing and honoring those who serve and work diligently is part of living out our faith.

9. Leviticus 19:32 (NIV)

“Rise in the presence of the people, show respect for the elderly and revere your God. I am the Lord.”

Description: Respect for the elderly is a form of honoring God. Interpretation: Honor for the elderly reflects our reverence for God, acknowledging their wisdom and experience.

10. 1 Corinthians 12:23 (NIV)

“And the parts that we think are less honorable we treat with special honor. And the parts that are unpresentable are treated with special modesty,”

Description: Treating all parts of the body with honor. Interpretation: This verse illustrates the principle of honoring every part of the body of Christ, emphasizing the importance of every member.

3. Honor in Relationships

1. Proverbs 31:25 (NIV)

“She is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come.”

Description: The Proverbs 31 woman exemplifies honor through strength and dignity. Interpretation: Honor in relationships involves maintaining dignity and strength, reflecting inner character and confidence.

2. Ephesians 5:33 (NIV)

“However, each one of you also must love his wife as he loves himself, and the wife must respect her husband.”

Description: Honor in marriage through love and respect. Interpretation: Mutual love and respect are essential for honoring one another in a marital relationship.

3. Colossians 3:18-19 (NIV)

“Wives, submit yourselves to your husbands, as is fitting in the Lord. Husbands, love your wives and do not be harsh with them.”

Description: Instructions for honoring one another in marriage. Interpretation: Honor in marriage involves mutual submission and love, creating a harmonious and respectful relationship.

4. 1 Peter 3:7 (NIV)

“Husbands, in the same way be considerate as you live with your wives, and treat them with respect as the weaker partner and as heirs with you of the gracious gift of life, so that nothing will hinder your prayers.”

Description: Honoring wives through respect and consideration. Interpretation: Respectful and considerate treatment of wives is crucial for maintaining a strong and effective spiritual life.

5. 1 Corinthians 7:3 (NIV)

“The husband should fulfill his marital duty to his wife, and likewise the wife to her husband.”

Description: Honoring marital duties. Interpretation: Fulfilling marital duties with honor and commitment strengthens the relationship and reflects mutual respect.

6. Proverbs 13:18 (NIV)

“Whoever disregards discipline comes to poverty and shame, but whoever heeds correction is honored.”

Description: Honoring the process of discipline and correction. Interpretation: Embracing correction and discipline leads to honor, while disregarding it results in shame and poverty.

7. 1 Thessalonians 5:12-13 (NIV)

“Now we ask you, brothers and sisters, to acknowledge those who work hard among you, who care for you in the Lord and who admonish you. Hold them in the highest regard in love because of their work. Live in peace with each other.”

Description: Honoring those who labor for our spiritual well-being. Interpretation: Recognizing and honoring those who work hard for our spiritual growth fosters peace and mutual respect.

8. 2 Corinthians 8:21 (NIV)

“For we are taking pains to do what is right, not only in the eyes of the Lord but also in the eyes of man.”

Description: Striving to do what is right to honor both God and others. Interpretation: Honoring God involves living righteously in all interactions, reflecting our integrity and respect for others.

9. Proverbs 15:33 (NIV)

“Wisdom’s instruction is to fear the Lord, and humility comes before honor.”

Description: Humility precedes honor. Interpretation: Cultivating humility is a necessary step before receiving honor, as it reflects our reverence and respect.

10. 1 Peter 2:13 (NIV)

“Submit yourselves for the Lord’s sake to every human authority: whether to the emperor, as the supreme authority,”

Description: Honoring authorities through submission. Interpretation: Respecting and honoring authority figures aligns with our commitment to God’s will and order.

4. Honor and Integrity

1. Proverbs 4:7 (NIV)

“The beginning of wisdom is this: Get wisdom. Though it cost all you have, get understanding.”

Description: Wisdom is the foundation of honor. Interpretation: Pursuing wisdom with integrity honors God and guides our actions and decisions.

2. Proverbs 12:4 (NIV)

“A wife of noble character is her husband’s crown, but a disgraceful wife is like decay in his bones.”

Description: The honor of a noble character. Interpretation: A person of noble character brings honor and value, while disgraceful behavior undermines relationships.

3. Proverbs 19:22 (NIV)

“What a person desires is unfailing love; better to be poor than a liar.”

Description: The value of integrity over material wealth. Interpretation: Honesty and integrity are more valuable than wealth, reflecting true honor in our character.

4. Proverbs 25:27 (NIV)

“It is not good to eat too much honey, nor is it honorable to search out matters that are too deep.”

Description: Moderation and avoiding unnecessary complications. Interpretation: Honor involves balance and avoiding excessive or complicated matters that do not contribute to our well-being.

5. 2 Corinthians 4:2 (NIV)

“Rather, we have renounced secret and shameful ways; we do not use deception, nor do we distort the word of God. On the contrary, by setting forth the truth plainly we commend ourselves to everyone’s conscience in the sight of God.”

Description: Honoring God through honesty and integrity. Interpretation: Maintaining honesty and integrity in our actions and teachings honors God and builds trust with others.

6. Micah 6:8 (NIV)

“He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.”

Description: The call to justice, mercy, and humility. Interpretation: True honor involves acting justly, showing mercy, and walking humbly with God, reflecting His character.

7. James 3:17 (NIV)

“But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere.”

Description: Heavenly wisdom characterized by purity and sincerity. Interpretation: Honor is reflected in the purity and sincerity of our actions, guided by divine wisdom.

8. Proverbs 20:7 (NIV)

“The righteous lead blameless lives; blessed are their children after them.”

Description: The impact of living a righteous life. Interpretation: Living with honor and righteousness blesses not only ourselves but also future generations.

9. Psalm 84:11 (NIV)

“For the Lord God is a sun and shield; the Lord bestows favor and honor; no good thing does he withhold from those whose walk is blameless.”

Description: God bestows honor on the blameless. Interpretation: Living a blameless and honorable life results in God’s favor and the withholding of no good thing.

10. Revelation 4:11 (NIV)

“‘You are worthy, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honor and power, for you created all things, and by your will they were created and have their being.’”

Description: God’s worthiness of honor and glory. Interpretation: The ultimate honor is reserved for God, acknowledging His supreme power and creation.

5. The Rewards of Honor

1. Proverbs 21:21 (NIV)

“Whoever pursues righteousness and love finds life, prosperity and honor.”

Description: Pursuing righteousness leads to honor and rewards. Interpretation: Honor and blessings follow those who actively seek righteousness and love.

2. Proverbs 22:4 (NIV)

“Humility is the fear of the Lord; its wages are riches and honor and life.”

Description: Humility leads to honor and blessings. Interpretation: Honor is a reward for those who approach life with humility and reverence for God.

3. Psalm 37:34 (NIV)

“Hope in the Lord and keep his way. He will exalt you to inherit the land; when the wicked are destroyed, you will see it.”

Description: Trusting in the Lord leads to exaltation and honor. Interpretation: Faithfulness and obedience to God result in honor and divine exaltation.

4. 1 Samuel 2:30 (NIV)

“But now the Lord declares: ‘Far be it from me! Those who honor me I will honor, but those who despise me will be disdained.’”

Description: God honors those who honor Him. Interpretation: The divine principle of reciprocal honor emphasizes that honoring God leads to His honor in return.

5. Proverbs 3:16 (NIV)

“Long life is in her right hand; in her left hand are riches and honor.”

Description: Wisdom brings long life, riches, and honor. Interpretation: Seeking wisdom leads to a full and honorable life, filled with blessings and respect.

6. Psalm 91:15 (NIV)

“He will call on me, and I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble, I will deliver him and honor him.”

Description: God’s promise to honor those who call on Him. Interpretation: God’s response to those who seek Him is deliverance and honor, reflecting His faithfulness.

7. Proverbs 8:18 (NIV)

“With me are riches and honor, enduring wealth and prosperity.”

Description: Wisdom brings enduring wealth and honor. Interpretation: True honor and prosperity are found in pursuing wisdom and living according to God’s ways.

8. 2 Corinthians 8:19 (NIV)

“What is more, he was chosen by the churches to accompany us as we carry the offering, which we administer in order to honor the Lord himself and to show our eagerness to help.”

Description: Honoring God through generosity. Interpretation: Generosity and service are ways to honor God, demonstrating our eagerness to support His work.

9. Philippians 2:9 (NIV)

“Therefore God exalted him to the highest place and gave him the name that is above every name,”

Description: God honors Jesus with the highest exaltation. Interpretation: Jesus’ honor reflects His obedience and sacrifice, setting a precedent for honor in our own lives.

10. Revelation 5:12 (NIV)

“In a loud voice they were saying: ‘Worthy is the Lamb, who was slain, to receive power and wealth and wisdom and strength and honor and glory and praise!’”

Description: Jesus is worthy of all honor and praise. Interpretation: The ultimate honor is due to Jesus, highlighting His worthiness and our call to honor Him in all things.

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