John 5:23 asv — that all may honor the Son, even as they honor the Father. He that honoreth not the Son honoreth not the Father that se…

American Standard Version

"that all may honor the Son, even as they honor the Father. He that honoreth not the Son honoreth not the Father that sent him. "

— John 5:23, American Standard Version

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John 5 — Context

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For the Father loveth the Son, and showeth him all things that himself doeth: and greater works than these will he show him, that ye may marvel.

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For as the Father raiseth the dead and giveth them life, even so the Son also giveth life to whom he will.

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For neither doth the Father judge any man, but he hath given all judgment unto the Son;

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that all may honor the Son, even as they honor the Father. He that honoreth not the Son honoreth not the Father that sent him.

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Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that heareth my word, and believeth him that sent me, hath eternal life, and cometh not into judgment, but hath passed out of death into life.

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Verily, verily, I say unto you, The hour cometh, and now is, when the dead shall hear the voice of the Son of God; and they that hear shall live.

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For as the Father hath life in himself, even so gave he to the Son also to have life in himself:

John 5:23 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does John 5:23 say?
John 5:23 in the American Standard Version reads: “that all may honor the Son, even as they honor the Father. He that honoreth not the Son honoreth not the Father that sent him. ”
Where is John 5:23 in the Bible?
John 5:23 is found in the New Testament, in the book of John, chapter 5, verse 23.
Who wrote John?
John is traditionally attributed to John the Apostle, son of Zebedee. It was written c. AD 85–95.
What is the book of John about?
John's Gospel opens not in Bethlehem but "in the beginning," declaring Jesus to be the eternal Word made flesh. Through seven sign-miracles and seven "I AM" sayings, it presents Jesus as the bread, the light, the way, and the resurrection — that we might believe and have life in his name.
What are the major themes of John?
John explores themes including Word Made Flesh, Belief, Eternal Life, I AM, Love. These themes shape the meaning and context of John 5:23.
What translation should I read John 5:23 in?
John 5:23 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize John 5:23?
John 5:23 reads (ASV): “that all may honor the Son, even as they honor the Father. He that honoreth not the Son honoreth not the Father that sent him. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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