Hebrews 13:17
Obey your leaders and submit to them; for they are keeping watch over your souls, as those who must give account; that they may do thus with joy and not with lamentation, for this would be unprofitable to you.
Acts 20:28
Take heed to yourselves and to all the flock of which the Holy Spirit has appointed you overseers, and be shepherds of the church of God which he has purchased with his own blood.
Hebrews 13:7
Remember your leaders, the men who spoke the message of God to you; consider the issue of their lives, and imitate their faith.
1 Timothy 5:17
Let the elders who fill their offices well, be held worthy of twofold honor; especially those who have the task of preaching and teaching.
Luke 16:2
"He called to him to him and said: "'What is this that I hear about you? Render an account of your stewardship; for you can no longer be steward.'
Acts 20:24-26
But I hold not my life of any account, as dear unto myself, if only I may run my race, and accomplish the ministry which I received from the Lord Jesus, to attest 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 any man look upon us as servants of Christ, and stewards of the secret truths of God.
2 Corinthians 5:10-11
For we must all be made manifest, in our true characters, before the Judgment-seat of Christ; so that each one may receive according to that which he has done in his body, whether good or evil.
Ephesians 5:21
Submit yourselves one to another out of reverence for Christ.
Philippians 1:4
in every petition of mine in your behalf I am offering my prayer with joy for your fellowship in forwarding the gospel,
Philippians 2:12
And so, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, not only in my presence, but now much more in my absence, with reverence and self-distrust work out your own salvation;
Philippians 2:16
holding out a message of life. Thus it will be my boast at the day of Christ that I have not run in vain, or toiled for nothing.
Philippians 2:29
Receive him then in the Lord with all joy, and hold in honor men like him;
Philippians 3:18
For there are many??s I used often to tell you, and am now telling you even with tears??ho live and walk as the enemies of the cross of Christ.
Philippians 4:1
Stand fast then, brothers, dearly loved and longed for, my joy and my crown, so stand fast in the Lord, beloved!
1 Thessalonians 2:19-20
For what is my hope, or joy? What is the victor's wreath in which I exult? What but your own selves in the presence of our Lord Jesus, at his coming!
1 Thessalonians 3:9-10
For what thanksgiving can I render again to God in your behalf, in return for all the joy which you cause me in the presence of my God?
1 Thessalonians 5:12-13
I entreat you, brothers, to acknowledge those who are toiling among you and are your leaders in the Lord, and give you counsel.
2 Thessalonians 3:14
If any man does not give heed to what I have said in this letter, mark that man; do not associate with him, so as to make him feel ashamed;
Hebrews 13:24
Salute all your leaders and the saints. The brothers from Italy send you greeting.
James 4:7
So then ever be subject to God, Ever resist the devil and he will flee from you.
1 Peter 5:2-3
Be shepherds to your flock of God; take charge of them willingly, and not through compulsion; not for filthy lucre, but with a willing mind;
1 Peter 5:5
You younger men must submit to the presbyters; and all of you must put on the garment of humility and serve one another, for God resists the haughty, But gives grace to the humble.