Those who honour me I will honour, and those who despise me shall be lightly...

Explanation

The question is asking who was being addressed in the statement Those who honour me I will honour, and those who despise me shall be lightly esteemed. The correct option is option A, which is Eli.

In the Old Testament, Eli was a priest of God in Israel and the mentor of Samuel, who was also a priest. Eli had two sons, Hophni and Phinehas, who were also priests, but they were corrupt and disobeyed God's commandments. God sent a message to Eli that his house would be punished for the wickedness of his sons. The statement in the question was part of the message God sent to Eli, telling him that those who honour Him will be honoured, but those who despise Him will be lightly esteemed.

This statement is a reminder that God rewards those who honour Him and keep His commandments, and punishes those who disobey Him. It is important for Christians to honour God and obey His commandments if they want to receive His blessings and favours.

In summary, the correct answer to the question is option A, which is Eli. The statement in the question was part of a message God sent to Eli, reminding him that those who honour Him will be honoured, but those who despise Him will be lightly esteemed. It is important for Christians to honour and obey God's commandments to receive His blessings.