Bible Verses about “respecting those in leadership”

“for he is a servant of God to you for good. But if you do that which is evil, be afraid, for he doesn't bear the sword in vain; for he is a servant of God, an avenger for wrath to him who does evil.”

“Let every soul be in subjection to the higher authorities, for there is no authority except from God, and those who exist are ordained by God.”

“Give therefore to everyone what you owe: taxes to whom taxes are due; customs to whom customs; respect to whom respect; honor to whom honor.”

“Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right.”

“Owe no one anything, except to love one another; for he who loves his neighbor has fulfilled the law.”

“Therefore whatever you desire for men to do to you, you shall also do to them; for this is the law and the prophets.”

“Therefore he who resists the authority, withstands the ordinance of God; and those who withstand will receive to themselves judgment.”

“For this reason you also pay taxes, for they are servants of God's service, attending continually on this very thing.”

“doing nothing through rivalry or through conceit, but in humility, each counting others better than himself;”

“For rulers are not a terror to the good work, but to the evil. Do you desire to have no fear of the authority? Do that which is good, and you will have praise from the same,”

“Therefore you need to be in subjection, not only because of the wrath, but also for conscience' sake.”

“Let us walk properly, as in the day; not in reveling and drunkenness, not in sexual promiscuity and lustful acts, and not in strife and jealousy.”

“For the commandments, "You shall not commit adultery," "You shall not murder," "You shall not steal," "You shall not give false testimony," "You shall not covet," and whatever other commandments there are, are all summed up in this saying, namely, "You shall love your neighbor as yourself."”

“Love doesn't harm a neighbor. Love therefore is the fulfillment of the law.”

“But put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh, for its lusts.”

“Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they watch on behalf of your souls, as those who will give account, that they may do this with joy, and not with groaning, for that would be unprofitable for you.”

“Do this, knowing the time, that it is already time for you to awaken out of sleep, for salvation is now nearer to us than when we first believed.”

“The night is far gone, and the day is near. Let's therefore throw off the works of darkness, and let's put on the armor of light.”

“Take heed, therefore, to yourselves, and to all the flock, in which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to shepherd the assembly of the Lord and God which he purchased with his own blood.”

“Honor all men. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honor the king.”

“Keep your heart with all diligence, for out of it is the wellspring of life.”

“We exhort you, brothers, admonish the disorderly, encourage the fainthearted, support the weak, be patient toward all.”

“But we beg you, brothers, to know those who labor among you, and are over you in the Lord, and admonish you,”

“Remember your leaders, men who spoke to you the word of God, and considering the results of their conduct, imitate their faith.”

“and to respect and honor them in love for their work's sake. Be at peace among yourselves.”

“"You shall not blaspheme God, nor curse a ruler of your people.”

“It shall not be so among you, but whoever desires to become great among you shall be your servant.”