John 5:23 net — so that all people will honor the Son just as they honor the Father. The one who does not honor the Son does not honor…

NET Bible

"so that all people will honor the Son just as they honor the Father. The one who does not honor the Son does not honor the Father who sent him."

— John 5:23, NET Bible

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John 5 — Context

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For the Father loves the Son and shows him everything he does, and will show him greater deeds than these, so that you will be amazed.

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For just as the Father raises the dead and gives them life, so also the Son gives life to whomever he wishes.

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Furthermore, the Father does not judge anyone, but has assigned all judgment to the Son,

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so that all people will honor the Son just as they honor the Father. The one who does not honor the Son does not honor the Father who sent him.

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“I tell you the solemn truth, the one who hears my message and believes the one who sent me has eternal life and will not be condemned, but has crossed over from death to life.

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I tell you the solemn truth, a time is coming– and is now here– when the dead will hear the voice of the Son of God, and those who hear will live.

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For just as the Father has life in himself, thus he has granted the Son to have life in himself,

John 5:23 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does John 5:23 say?
John 5:23 in the NET Bible reads: “so that all people will honor the Son just as they honor the Father. The one who does not honor the Son does not honor the Father who 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 (NET): “so that all people will honor the Son just as they honor the Father. The one who does not honor the Son does not honor the Father who 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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