“Jesus said to them, "A prophet is not without honor, except in his own country, and among his own relatives, and in his own house."”
— Mark 6:4· Jesus
What Does the Bible Say About Honor?
The Bible addresses honor across both Old and New Testaments. These verses are organized by biblical era — from the patriarchs to the apostles — letting Scripture speak for itself.
4 verses·3 eras·1 promises
Life of Jesus (~30 AD)
“For Jesus himself testified that a prophet has no honor in his own country.”
— John 4:44· John
Early Church (~50 AD)
“Or hasn't the potter a right over the clay, from the same lump to make one part a vessel for honor, and another for dishonor?”
— Romans 9:21· Paul
United Kingdom (~1000 BC)
“He will call on me, and I will answer him. I will be with him in trouble. I will deliver him, and honor him.”
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