Hebrews 13:17
Obey your leaders and give way to them, for they are keeping watch in defense of your souls, as men accountable for the trust. Make their work a joy and not a grief, for that would be the worse for you.
Acts 20:28
Take care of yourselves and of the whole flock, of which the holy Spirit has made you guardians, and be shepherds of the church of God, which he got at the cost of his own life.
Hebrews 13:7
Do not forget your former leaders, the men who brought you God's message. Remember how they ended their lives and imitate their faith.
1 Timothy 5:17
Elders who do their duties well should be considered as deserving twice as much as they get, particularly those who work at preaching and teaching.
Luke 16:2
So he called him in and said to him, 'What is this that I hear about you? Make an accounting for your conduct of my affairs, for you cannot be manager any longer!'
Acts 20:24-26
But my life does not matter, if I can only finish my race and do the service intrusted to me by the Lord Jesus, of declaring the good news of God's favor.
Romans 14:12
So each one of us must give an account of himself to God.
1 Corinthians 4:1-2
The right way for a man to think of us is as Christ's servants, and managers authorized to distribute the secret truths of God.
2 Corinthians 5:10-11
For we must all appear in our true characters before the tribunal of the Christ, each to be repaid with good or evil for the life he has lived in the body.
Ephesians 5:21
and subordinate yourselves to one another out of reverence to Christ.
Philippians 1:4
and always whenever I pray for you all I do it with joy,
Philippians 2:12
So, my dear friends, as you have always been obedient, with reverence and awe make every effort to insure your salvation, not simply as though I were with you, but all the more because I am away.
Philippians 2:16
offering men the message of life. Then I will have reason to boast of you on the Day of Christ, because my exertion and labor have not been wasted.
Philippians 2:29
So give him a hearty Christian welcome, and value men like him very highly,
Philippians 3:18
For there are many who live, as I have often told you, and tell you now with tears, like enemies of the cross of Christ.
Philippians 4:1
So, my dear brothers whom I so long to see, my joy and pride, stand firm in the Lord, dear friends.
1 Thessalonians 2:19-20
For what hope or happiness shall we have or what prize to be proud of in the presence of our Lord Jesus when he comes, except you?
1 Thessalonians 3:9-10
For how can I thank God enough for you, for all the happiness you make me feel in the presence of our God,
1 Thessalonians 5:12-13
We beg you, brothers, to respect those who work with you and who lead you in the service of the Lord, and teach you.
2 Thessalonians 3:14
If anyone refuses to obey what we have said in this letter, mark the man and do not have anything to do with him, to make him feel ashamed.
Hebrews 13:24
Remember us to all your leaders and to all your fellow-Christians. The brothers from Italy wish to be remembered to you.
James 4:7
Therefore, submit to God. Resist the devil and he will fly from you.
1 Peter 5:5
You younger men must show deference to the elders. And you must all clothe yourselves in humility toward one another, for God opposes the proud, but shows mercy to the humble.