Hebrews 13:17
Obey your leaders and submit to them; for they are keeping watch over your souls, as men who will have to give account. Let them do this with joy, and not with grief, for that would be of no advantage to you.
Acts 20:28
Be on guard for yourselves and for all the flock, among which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to shepherd the church of God which he purchased with the blood of his Own.
Hebrews 13:7
Remember your leaders, those who spoke to you the word of God; consider the outcome of their life, and imitate their faith.
1 Corinthians 16:16
to be subject to such men and to everyone who helps in the work and labors.
1 Timothy 5:17
The elders who rule well are to be considered worthy of double honor, especially those who work hard at preaching and teaching.
Luke 16:2
So he called him and said to him, 'What is this I hear about you? Give an account of your stewardship, for you can no longer be steward.'
Acts 20:24-26
But I do not consider my life of any account nor as precious to myself, if only I may finish my course and the ministry which I received from the Lord Jesus, to testify to the gospel of the grace of God.
Romans 14:12
So then each of us shall give account of himself to God.
1 Corinthians 4:1-2
This is how one should regard us, as servants of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God.
2 Corinthians 5:10-11
For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, that each one may receive the things done in the body, according to what he has done, whether good or bad.
Ephesians 5:21
Be subject to one another out of reverence for Christ.
Philippians 1:4
always making my prayer with joy in every prayer of mine for you all,
Philippians 2:12
Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, so now, not only as in my presence but much more in my absence, work out your salvation with fear and trembling;
Philippians 2:16
holding fast the word of life, so that in the day of Christ I may be proud that I did not run in vain or labor in vain.
Philippians 2:29
So receive him in the Lord with all joy; and honor men like him,
Philippians 3:18
For many, of whom I have often told you and now tell you even with tears, live as enemies of the cross of Christ.
Philippians 4:1
Therefore, my brethren, whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, stand firm thus in the Lord, my beloved.
1 Thessalonians 2:19-20
For who is our hope or joy or crown of exultation? Is it not even you, in the presence of our Lord Jesus at his coming?
1 Thessalonians 3:9-10
For what thanksgiving can we render to God for you in return for all the joy which we feel for your sake before our God,
1 Thessalonians 5:12-13
But we ask you, brethren, to respect those who labor among you and are over you in the Lord and admonish you,
2 Thessalonians 3:14
If anyone does not obey our instruction in this letter, take special note of that person and do not associate with him, so that he may be ashamed.
Hebrews 13:24
Greet all your leaders and all the saints. Those who come from Italy send you greetings.
James 4:7
Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you.
1 Peter 5:2-3
shepherd the flock of God that is under your care, serving as overseersnot under compulsion, but voluntarily, according to the will of God; and not for sordid gain, but with eagerness;
1 Peter 5:5
Likewise you that are younger men be subject to the elders. Clothe yourselves, all of you, with humility toward one another, for "God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble."