Hebrews 13:17

Yield to those leading you, and be submissive, for they watch for your souls, as those who must give account, that they may do it with joy and not with grief; for that is unprofitable for you.

Acts 20:28

Therefore take heed to yourselves, and to all the flock in which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to feed the church of God which He has purchased with His own blood.

Hebrews 13:7

Remember those leading you, who have spoken to you the Word of God, whose faith follow, considering the end of their conduct:

1 Corinthians 16:16

See that you also submit to such ones, and to everyone working and laboring with me.

1 Timothy 5:17

Let the elders who rule well be counted worthy of double honor, especially those who labor in Word and doctrine.

Genesis 16:9

And the Angel of Jehovah said to her, Return to your mistress and submit yourself under her hands.

Exodus 32:31

And Moses returned to Jehovah, and said, Oh, this people have sinned a great sin, and have made themselves gods of gold.

1 Samuel 8:19

But the people refused to obey the voice of Samuel. And they said, No, but we will have a king over us.

1 Samuel 15:19-20

Why then did you not obey the voice of Jehovah? Why did you fly on the spoil and do evil in the sight of Jehovah?

Proverbs 5:13

and I have not obeyed the voice of my teachers, nor bowed down my ears to those who taught me!

Isaiah 62:6

I have set watchmen on your walls, O Jerusalem, who will not always be silent all the day nor all the night; you who remember Jehovah, do not be silent.

Jeremiah 13:17

But if you will not hear it, my soul shall weep in secret places for your pride. And my eye shall weep sore and run down with tears, because Jehovah's flock was captured.

Ezekiel 3:17-21

Son of man, I have made you a watchman to the house of Israel. Therefore hear the Word of My mouth, and give them warning from Me.

Ezekiel 33:2

Son of man, speak to the sons of your people, and say to them: When I bring the sword on it, on a land, and take one man from the people of the land, of their borders, and set him for their watchman;

Ezekiel 33:7-9

And you, son of man, I have set you a watchman to the house of Israel. Therefore you shall hear the Word from My mouth, and warn them from Me.

Luke 16:2

And he called him and said to him, What is this I hear about you? Give an account of your stewardship, for you may no longer be steward.

Acts 20:24-26

But none of these things move me, neither do I count my life dear to myself, so that I might finish my course with joy, and the ministry which I received from the Lord Jesus Christ, to testify fully the gospel of the grace of God.

Romans 14:12

So then each one of us will give account concerning himself to God.

1 Corinthians 4:1-2

So let a man think of us 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, so that each one may receive the things done through the body, according to that which he has done, whether good or bad.

Ephesians 5:21

submitting yourselves to one another in the fear of God.

Philippians 1:4

always in every prayer of mine making my request for you all with joy

Philippians 2:12

Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, cultivate your own salvation with fear and trembling.

Philippians 2:16

holding forth the Word of Life, so that I may rejoice with you in the day of Christ, that I have not run in vain nor labored in vain.

Philippians 2:29

Therefore receive him in the Lord with all gladness, and hold such in honor,

Philippians 3:18

(For many are walking, of whom I have told you often and now tell you even weeping, as the enemies of the cross of Christ;

Philippians 4:1

Therefore, my brothers, ones loved and longed for, my joy and crown, stand fast in this way in the Lord, beloved ones.

1 Thessalonians 2:19-20

For what is our hope or joy, or crown of rejoicing? Are you not even to be 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 rejoice for your sakes before our God,

1 Thessalonians 5:12-13

And, brothers, we beseech you to know those who labor among you, and are over you in the Lord, and who admonish you,

2 Thessalonians 3:14

And if anyone does not obey our word by this letter, mark that one and have no company with him, that he may be ashamed.

Hebrews 13:24

Greet all those leading you, and all the saints. Those from Italy greet you.

James 4:7

Therefore submit yourselves to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.

1 Peter 5:2-3

Feed the flock of God among you, taking the oversight, not by compulsion, but willingly; nor for base gain, but readily;

1 Peter 5:5

Likewise, younger ones, be subject to older ones, and all being subject to one another. Put on humility. For God resists proud ones, but He gives grace to the humble.

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

Obey them that have the rule over you, and submit yourselves: for they watch for your souls, as they that must give account, that they may do it with joy, and not with grief: for that is unprofitable for you.

General references

Bible References

Obey

Hebrews 13:7
Remember those leading you, who have spoken to you the Word of God, whose faith follow, considering the end of their conduct:
1 Samuel 8:19
But the people refused to obey the voice of Samuel. And they said, No, but we will have a king over us.
1 Samuel 15:19
Why then did you not obey the voice of Jehovah? Why did you fly on the spoil and do evil in the sight of Jehovah?
Proverbs 5:13
and I have not obeyed the voice of my teachers, nor bowed down my ears to those who taught me!
Philippians 2:12
Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, cultivate your own salvation with fear and trembling.
1 Thessalonians 5:12
And, brothers, we beseech you to know those who labor among you, and are over you in the Lord, and who admonish you,
2 Thessalonians 3:14
And if anyone does not obey our word by this letter, mark that one and have no company with him, that he may be ashamed.
1 Timothy 5:17
Let the elders who rule well be counted worthy of double honor, especially those who labor in Word and doctrine.

Submit

Genesis 16:9
And the Angel of Jehovah said to her, Return to your mistress and submit yourself under her hands.
1 Corinthians 16:16
See that you also submit to such ones, and to everyone working and laboring with me.
Ephesians 5:21
submitting yourselves to one another in the fear of God.
James 4:7
Therefore submit yourselves to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.
1 Peter 5:5
Likewise, younger ones, be subject to older ones, and all being subject to one another. Put on humility. For God resists proud ones, but He gives grace to the humble.

Give account

Luke 16:2
And he called him and said to him, What is this I hear about you? Give an account of your stewardship, for you may no longer be steward.
Romans 14:12
So then each one of us will give account concerning himself to God.
2 Corinthians 5:10
For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, so that each one may receive the things done through the body, according to that which he has done, whether good or bad.

With joy

Philippians 1:4
always in every prayer of mine making my request for you all with joy
Philippians 2:16
holding forth the Word of Life, so that I may rejoice with you in the day of Christ, that I have not run in vain nor labored in vain.
Philippians 4:1
Therefore, my brothers, ones loved and longed for, my joy and crown, stand fast in this way in the Lord, beloved ones.
1 Thessalonians 2:19
For what is our hope or joy, or crown of rejoicing? Are you not even to be in the presence of our Lord Jesus Christ at His coming?
1 Thessalonians 3:9
For what thanks can we render to God again for you, for all the joy with which we rejoice for your sakes before our God,

With grief

Exodus 32:31
And Moses returned to Jehovah, and said, Oh, this people have sinned a great sin, and have made themselves gods of gold.
Jeremiah 13:17
But if you will not hear it, my soul shall weep in secret places for your pride. And my eye shall weep sore and run down with tears, because Jehovah's flock was captured.
Philippians 3:18
(For many are walking, of whom I have told you often and now tell you even weeping, as the enemies of the cross of Christ;

General references

Acts 15:6
And the apostles and elders were assembled to see about this matter.