That all men should honour the Son, even as they honour the Father. He that honoureth not the Son honoureth not the Father which hath sent him.
The whole point is that everyone should honor the Son just as much as they honor the Father. If you're not honoring the Son, then you're really not honoring the Father who sent him either.
You can't truly honor God while ignoring Jesus, they're a package deal.
📚 Historical Context
In the Gospel of John, Chapter 5, Jesus has just healed a man on the Sabbath, which angered the Jewish leaders because it violated their strict traditions and laws. Jesus responds to their accusations by asserting His equality with God the Father, explaining that honoring the Son is essential to honoring the Father, which was a bold claim in a context where Jewish monotheism fiercely guarded against any perceived blasphemy. This statement highlighted the growing tension between Jesus' teachings and the religious authorities, setting the foundation for His eventual trial and crucifixion.
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