9 Bible Verses about Honouring Rulers

Let the elders who rule well be counted worthy of double honor, especially those who labor in the word and in teaching.

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.

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

He said to his men, "The LORD forbid that I should do this thing to my lord, the LORD's anointed, to put forth my hand against him, since he is the LORD's anointed."

Do not curse the king, no, not in your thoughts; and do not curse the rich in your bedchamber: for a bird of the sky may carry your voice, and that which has wings may tell the matter.

Paul said, "I did not know, brothers, that he was high priest. For it is written, 'You shall not speak evil of a ruler of your people.'"

Let every person be subject to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except from God, and those that exist are appointed by God.

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

Yet in like manner these also in their dreaming defile the flesh, despise authority, and slander celestial beings.