Hebrews 13:17
Continue to follow and be submissive to your leaders, since they are watching over your souls as those who will have to give a word of explanation. By doing this, you will be letting them carry out their duties joyfully, and not with grief, for that would be harmful for you.
Acts 20:28
Pay attention to yourselves and to the entire flock over which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers to be shepherds of God's church, which he acquired with his own blood.
Hebrews 13:7
Remember your leaders, those who have spoken God's word to you. Think about the impact of their lives, and imitate their faith.
1 Corinthians 16:16
to submit yourselves to people like these and to anyone else who shares their labor and hard work.
1 Timothy 5:17
Elders who handle their duties well should be considered worthy of double compensation, especially those who work hard at preaching and teaching.
Genesis 16:9
The angel of the LORD told her, "You must go back to your mistress and submit to her authority."
Exodus 32:31
Moses returned to the LORD and said, "Please, LORD, this people committed a great sin by making a god of gold for themselves.
1 Samuel 8:19
The people refused to listen to Samuel. Instead, they insisted, "No! Let a king rule over us instead!
1 Samuel 15:19-20
Why didn't you obey the LORD, but grabbed the spoil and did evil in the LORD's sight?"
Proverbs 5:13
I did not obey my teachers and did not listen to my instructors.
Isaiah 62:6
"Upon your walls, Jerusalem, I have posted watchmen; all day and all night they won't remain silent. You who make mention of the LORD, take no rest,
Jeremiah 13:17
If you don't listen, I'll cry secretly because of your pride. My eyes will cry bitterly, flowing tears, because the LORD's flock has been taken captive.
Ezekiel 3:17-21
"Son of Man," he said, "I've appointed you to be a watchman over the house of Israel. Therefore when you hear a message that comes from me, you are to warn them for me.
Ezekiel 33:2
"Son of Man, speak to your nation's children and tell them: "If I bring war to a land, and the people of that land appoint one of their conscripted men to serve as a sentinel,
Ezekiel 33:7-9
"Now as for you, Son of Man, I've established you as a sentinel for the house of Israel. So whenever you hear a message from me, you are to warn the people from me.
Luke 16:2
So he called for him and asked him, "What's this I hear about you? You can't be my manager any longer. Now give me a report about your management!'
Acts 20:24-26
But I don't place any value on my life, if only I can finish my race and the ministry that I received from the Lord Jesus of testifying to the gospel of God's grace.
Romans 14:12
Consequently, each of us will give an account of himself to God.
1 Corinthians 4:1-2
Think of us as servants of the Messiah and as servant managers entrusted with God's secrets.
2 Corinthians 5:10-11
For all of us must appear before the judgment seat of the Messiah, so that each of us may receive what he deserves for what he has done in his body, whether good or worthless.
Ephesians 5:21
and you will submit to one another out of reverence for the Messiah.
Philippians 1:4
always praying joyfully in every one of my prayers for all of you
Philippians 2:12
And so, my dear friends, just as you have always obeyed, not only when I was with you but even more now that I am absent, continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling.
Philippians 2:16
as you hold firmly to the word of life. Then I will be proud when the Messiah returns that I did not run in vain or work hard in vain.
Philippians 2:29
So joyfully welcome him in the Lord and make sure you honor such people highly,
Philippians 3:18
For I have often told you, and now tell you even with tears, that many live as enemies of the cross of the Messiah.
Philippians 4:1
Therefore, my dear brothers whom I long for, my joy and my victor's crown, this is how you must stand firm in the Lord, dear friends.
1 Thessalonians 2:19-20
After all, who is our hope, joy, or reason for rejoicing in the presence of our Lord Jesus at his coming? It is you, isn't it?
1 Thessalonians 3:9-10
How can we thank God enough for you in return for all the joy that we have in God's presence because of you?
1 Thessalonians 5:12-13
Brothers, we ask you to show your appreciation for those who work among you, set an example for you in the Lord, and instruct you.
2 Thessalonians 3:14
If anyone does not obey what we say in this letter, take note of him. Have nothing to do with him so that he will feel ashamed.
Hebrews 13:24
Greet all your leaders and all the saints. Those who are from Italy greet you.
James 4:7
Therefore, submit yourselves to God. Resist the Devil, and he will run away from you.
1 Peter 5:2-3
Be shepherds of God's flock that is among you, watching over it, not because you must but because you want to, and not greedily but eagerly, as God desires.
1 Peter 5:5
In a similar way, you young people must submit to the elders. All of you must clothe yourselves with humility for the sake of each other, because: "God opposes the arrogant, but gives grace to the humble."