Who said of his father and mother: 'I have not seen them; and he did not acknowledge his brothers, nor did he regard his own sons. They observed your word and kept your covenant.'

When Cephas came to Antioch, I openly resisted him because he was completely wrong.

An elder

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

When they had ordained elders in every congregation they prayed with fasting. They commended them to God, on whom they believed.

Then they went to Jerusalem where the apostles and elders and congregation greeted them. They declared all the things that God had done for them.

At Miletus he sent to Ephesus, and called the elders of the congregation to him.

I left you in Crete for this purpose, that you should correct the things that were defective, and appoint elders in every city, as I gave you orders.

Is any among you sick? Let him call the elders of the congregation. Let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of God.

I exhort the elders among you. I too am an older man and a witness of the sufferings of Christ. I am also a partaker of the glory that will be revealed.

The elder to the chosen lady and her children, whom I love in truth; and not I only, but also all who know the truth.

The elder to the beloved Gaius, whom I love. That righteous man that dwelled among them was tormented by the lawless deeds he saw and heard.

Around the throne were twenty-four elders sitting on thrones. They were dressed in white with crowns of gold on their heads.

Intreat

Render therefore to all their due. Provide tribute to whom tribute is due. Give custom to whom custom is owed. Render fear to whom fear is owed and offer honor to whom honor is deserved.

Brothers, if someone is caught in any kind of wrongdoing, those of you who are spiritual should set him right. But you must do it in a gentle way. And keep an eye on yourselves, so that you will not be tempted, too.

The Lord's servant must not be quarrelsome, but be kind (gentle) to all, able to teach, and patient when wronged.

Because of love I appeal to you, since I am Paul, the aged. I am also a prisoner of Christ Jesus.

But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, reasonable (yielding), full of mercy and good fruits, without discord (partiality), without hypocrisy.

Likewise, you younger men, be subject to the older men. Yes, all of you clothe yourselves with humility and serve one another. God resists the proud, but gives loving kindness to the humble.

As brethren

If your brother does wrong to you, go to him in private. Clearly explain his error between you and him. If he listens to you, you have gained your brother back.

Do not be called Rabbi (master) (teacher) (leader), for only one is your teacher. You are all brothers.

General references

Shem and Japheth took a garment and laid it across their shoulders. Then they walked in backward and covered their father's nakedness. Their faces were turned the other way so that they would not see their father's nakedness.

Show respect to the elderly, and honor older people. In this way you show respect for your God. I am Jehovah.