Romans 13:8 extends the thought: after paying all debts, the only ongoing obligation is love — the fulfillment of the law.

Exodus 20:12 is the specific command to honor parents — a key instance of giving honor.

Leviticus 19:32 commands honoring the elderly — another specific application of giving honor.

In 1 Peter 2:17, the same pair of commands—fear God, honor the king—echoes Paul's list of what is due to all.

1 Timothy 6:1 commands slaves to honor their masters — another specific instance of giving honor.

1 Timothy 5:17 says elders who rule well are worthy of double honor — a direct application of 'honor to whom honor'.

Ephesians 6:2 quotes the command to honor parents, directly echoing the principle of Romans 13:7.

Luke 20:25 provides the 'render to Caesar' principle — the direct basis for Paul's command to give taxes, revenue, respect, and honor.

In Matthew 17:25, Jesus questions who pays customs/tax—anticipating the same tax categories Paul later commands to render.

Mark 12:17 records the same teaching from Jesus about rendering to Caesar — reinforcing Paul's call to pay taxes and honor.

Matthew 22:21 records Jesus' command to render to Caesar — the same principle of paying lawful obligations that Paul echoes here.

Malachi 3:8 accuses Israel of robbing God by withholding tithes—a parallel principle of giving God what is due, just as Paul says render to earthly authorities.

Proverbs 3:27 commands not to withhold good from those to whom it is due—the same principle of rendering what is owed that Paul expands on.

In Job 34:18, Elihu condemns speaking disrespectfully to kings or nobles—enforcing the honor due to rulers that Paul requires.

In Ezra 4:13, failing to pay tribute, custom, and toll threatens royal revenue—the same categories Paul later commands to render.

In 1 Kings 1:23, Nathan prostrates before King David—an explicit example of giving honor to a king.

In 1 Samuel 24:8, David bows and calls Saul 'my lord the king'—a clear act of honoring a ruler, matching Paul's command.

In 1 Peter 3:7, husbands are told to grant honor to their wives—an application of the broader honor principle.

In Genesis 9:23, Shem and Japheth honor their father by covering him—an example of giving honor to whom it is due.