9 Bible Verses about Honouring Rulers

The elders who are good leaders should be considered worthy of an ample honorarium, especially those who work hard at preaching and teaching.

Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they keep watch over your souls as those who will give an account, so that they can do this with joy and not with grief, for that would be unprofitable for you.

“You must not blaspheme God or curse a leader among your people.

He said to his men, “I swear before the Lord: I would never do such a thing to my lord, the Lord’s anointed. I will never lift my hand against him, since he is the Lord’s anointed.”

Do not curse the king even in your thoughts,
and do not curse a rich person even in your bedroom,
for a bird of the sky may carry the message,
and a winged creature may report the matter.

“I did not know, brothers, that he was the high priest,” replied Paul. “For it is written, You must not speak evil of a ruler of your people.”

Everyone must submit to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except from God, and those that exist are instituted by God.

Honor everyone. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honor the Emperor.

Nevertheless, these dreamers likewise defile their flesh, reject authority, and blaspheme glorious ones.