Hebrews 13:17
Listen to your pastors, and do not resist them, for they watch for your souls as those that must give account, that they may do it with joy, and not with grief; for that is unprofitable for you.
Acts 20:28
Take heed therefore unto yourselves and to all the flock, in which the Holy Spirit has placed you as bishops to feed the congregation of God, which he has purchased with his own blood.
Hebrews 13:7
Remember your pastors, who have spoken unto you the word of God, whose faith follow, considering the end of their conversation:
1 Corinthians 16:16
that ye submit yourselves unto such and to each one that helps and labours.
1 Timothy 5:17
Let the elders that govern well be counted worthy of double honour, especially those who labour in the word and doctrine.
Genesis 16:9
And the angel of the LORD said unto her, Return to thy mistress, and humble thyself under her hands.
Exodus 32:31
Then Moses returned unto the LORD and said, I pray thee, for, this people who have sinned a great sin and have made themselves gods of gold,
1 Samuel 8:19
Nevertheless, the people refused to hear the voice of Samuel, and they said, No, but we will have a king over us
1 Samuel 15:19-20
Why then didst thou not hear the voice of the LORD but didst fly upon the spoil and didst evil in the sight of the LORD?
Proverbs 5:13
and have not obeyed the voice of those who chastened me, nor inclined my ear to those that instructed me!
Isaiah 62:6
I have set watchmen upon thy walls, O Jerusalem, which shall never hold their peace day nor night; ye that make mention of the LORD, do not keep silent
Jeremiah 13:17
But if ye will not hear this, my soul shall weep in secret because of your pride; and weeping bitterly, my eyes shall be undone in tears because the LORD's flock was carried away captive.
Ezekiel 3:17-21
Son of man, I have placed thee as a watchman unto the house of Israel; therefore thou shalt hear the word at my mouth and give them warning from me.
Ezekiel 33:2
Son of man, speak to the sons of thy people, and say unto them, When I bring a sword upon the land and the people of the land take a man from within their borders and set him up as a watchman;
Ezekiel 33:7-9
So thou, O son of man, I have set thee a watchman unto the house of Israel; therefore thou shalt hear the word at my mouth and warn them from me.
Luke 16:2
And he called him and said unto him, How is it that I hear this of thee? Give an account of thy stewardship, for thou may no longer be steward.
Acts 20:24-26
But none of these things move me, neither do I count my life dear unto myself, only that I might finish my course with joy and the ministry, which I have received of the Lord Jesus, to testify the gospel of the grace of God.
Romans 14:12
So then each one of us shall give account of himself to God.
1 Corinthians 4:1-2
Let us reckon men as ministers 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 according to that which they have done in the body, good or evil.
Ephesians 5:21
submitting yourselves one to another in the fear of God.
Philippians 1:4
always in every prayer of mine for you all, making request with joy,
Philippians 2:12
Therefore, my beloved, as ye have always hearkened, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own saving health with fear and trembling.
Philippians 2:16
holding fast the word of life, that I may glory in the day of Christ that I have not run in vain, neither laboured in vain.
Philippians 2:29
Receive him therefore in the Lord with all gladness and esteem such
Philippians 3:18
(For many walk, of whom I have told you often and now tell you even weeping, that they are the enemies of the cross of Christ;
Philippians 4:1
Therefore, my brethren dearly beloved and longed for, my joy and crown, so stand fast in the Lord, my dearly beloved.
1 Thessalonians 2:19-20
For what is our hope or joy or crown of rejoicing? Is it not you in the presence of our Lord Jesus Christ at his coming?
1 Thessalonians 3:9-10
For what thanks can we render to God again for you for all the joy with which we joy for your sakes before our God,
1 Thessalonians 5:12-13
And we beseech you, brethren, to recognize those who labour among you and preside over you in the Lord and admonish you
2 Thessalonians 3:14
And if anyone does not hearken unto our word by this epistle, note that one and do not join with him, that he may be ashamed.
Hebrews 13:24
Salute all thy pastors and all the saints. The brethren of Italy salute you.
James 4:7
Submit yourselves, therefore, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.
1 Peter 5:2-3
Feed the flock of God which is among you, caring for her, not by force, but willingly; not for shameful lucre, but with willing desire;
1 Peter 5:5
Likewise, young people, be subject to the elders in such a manner that you are all subject to one another. Be clothed with humility of will, for God resists the proud and gives grace to the humble.