9 Bible Verses about Honouring Rulers

Let the elders that rule well be counted worthy of double honour, especially they who labour in the word and doctrine.

Obey them that have the rule over you, and submit yourselves: for they watch for your souls, as they that must give account, that they may do it with joy, and not with grief: for that is unprofitable for you.

Thou shalt not revile the gods, nor curse the ruler of thy people.

And he said unto his men, The LORD forbid that I should do this thing unto my master, the LORD'S anointed, to stretch forth mine hand against him, seeing he is the anointed of the LORD.

Curse not the king, no not in thy thought; and curse not the rich in thy bedchamber: for a bird of the air shall carry the voice, and that which hath wings shall tell the matter.

Then said Paul, I wist not, brethren, that he was the high priest: for it is written, Thou shalt not speak evil of the ruler of thy people.

Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God.

Honour all men. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honour the king.

Likewise also these filthy dreamers defile the flesh, despise dominion, and speak evil of dignities.