Hebrews 13:17

Obey them that have the oversight of you, and submit yourselves to them, for they watch for your souls, even as they that must give accounts for them: that they may do it with joy, and not with grief. For that is an unprofitable thing for you.

Acts 20:28

Take heed therefore unto yourselves, and to all the flock, whereof the holy ghost hath made you overseers: to rule the congregation of God, which he hath purchased with his blood.

Hebrews 13:7

Remember them which have the oversight of you, which have declared unto you the word of God: consider the conversation of their living, the end of whose conversation see that ye look upon, and follow their faith.

1 Corinthians 16:16

I beseech you that ye be obedient unto such, and to all that help and labour.

1 Timothy 5:17

The elders that rule well are worthy of double honour, most specially they which labour in the word and in teaching.

Genesis 16:9

And the Angel of the LORD said unto her, "Return to thy mistress again, and submit thyself under her hands."

Exodus 32:31

And Moses went again unto the LORD and said, "O, this people have sinned a great sin and have made them a god of gold:

1 Samuel 8:19

Nevertheless, the people would not hear the voice of Samuel, but did say, "Nay, not so: But there shall be a king over us,

1 Samuel 15:19-20

And wherefore hast thou now not obeyed the voice of the LORD: But didst turn to the prey and hast wrought wickedness in the sight of the LORD?"

Proverbs 5:13

Wherefore was not I obedient unto the voice of my teachers, and hearken not unto them that informed me?

Isaiah 62:6

Upon the walls of Jerusalem, I have set keepers which shall never cease, neither by day nor yet by night.

Jeremiah 13:17

But if ye will not hear me, that give you secret warning, I will mourn from my whole heart for your stubbornness. Piteously will I weep, and the tears shall gush out of mine eyes. For the LORD's flock shall be carried away captive.

Ezekiel 3:17-21

"Thou son of man, I have made thee a watchman unto the house of Israel: therefore take good heed to the words, and give them warning at my commandment.

Ezekiel 33:2

"Thou son of man, Speak to the children of thy people, and tell them, 'When I send a sword upon a land, if the people of the land take a man of their country, and set him to be their watchman:

Ezekiel 33:7-9

And now, O thou son of man, I have made thee a watchman unto the house of Israel: that whereas thou hearest anything out of my mouth, thou mayest warn them on my behalf.

Luke 16:2

And he called him, and said unto him, 'How is it, that I hear this of thee? Give accounts of thy stewardship. For thou mayest be no longer my steward.'

Acts 20:24-26

But none of those things move me. Neither is my life dear unto myself; that I might fulfill my course with joy, and the ministration which I have received of the Lord Jesus to testify the gospel of the grace of God.

Romans 14:12

So shall every one of us give accounts of himself to God.

1 Corinthians 4:1-2

Let men this wise esteem us, even as the ministers of Christ, and stewards of the secrets of God.

2 Corinthians 5:10-11

For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, that every man may receive the works of his body according to that he hath done, whether it be good or bad.

Ephesians 5:21

submitting yourselves one to another in the fear of God.

Philippians 1:4

always in all my prayers for you all, and pray with gladness,

Philippians 2:12

Wherefore, my dearly beloved, as ye have always obeyed - not when I was present only, but now much more in mine absence - even so work out your own salvation with fear and trembling.

Philippians 2:16

holding fast the word of life, unto my rejoicing in the day of Christ, that I have not run in vain, neither have laboured in vain.

Philippians 2:29

Receive him therefore in the Lord with all gladness, and make much of such:

Philippians 3:18

For many walk - of whom I have told you often, and now tell you 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 continue in the Lord, ye beloved.

1 Thessalonians 2:19-20

For what is our hope or joy, or crown of rejoicing? Are not ye it in the presence of our Lord Jesus Christ at his coming?

1 Thessalonians 3:9-10

For what thanks can we recompense to God again for you, over all the joy that we joy for your sakes before our God,

1 Thessalonians 5:12-13

We beseech you brethren, that ye know them which labour among you, and have the oversight of you in the Lord,

2 Thessalonians 3:14

If any man obey not our sayings, send us word of him by a letter: and have no company with him, that he may be ashamed:

Hebrews 13:24

Salute them that have the oversight of you, and all the saints. They of Italy, salute you.

James 4:7

Submit yourselves to God, and resist the devil, and he will flee from you.

1 Peter 5:2-3

see that ye feed Christ's flock, which is among you, taking the oversight of them: not as though ye were compelled thereto, but willingly; Not for the desire of filthy lucre, but of a good mind.

1 Peter 5:5

Likewise, ye younger submit yourselves unto the elder. Submit yourselves every man, one to another. Knit yourselves together in lowliness of mind. For God resisteth the proud and giveth 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 them which have the oversight of you, which have declared unto you the word of God: consider the conversation of their living, the end of whose conversation see that ye look upon, and follow their faith.
1 Samuel 8:19
Nevertheless, the people would not hear the voice of Samuel, but did say, "Nay, not so: But there shall be a king over us,
1 Samuel 15:19
And wherefore hast thou now not obeyed the voice of the LORD: But didst turn to the prey and hast wrought wickedness in the sight of the LORD?"
Proverbs 5:13
Wherefore was not I obedient unto the voice of my teachers, and hearken not unto them that informed me?
Philippians 2:12
Wherefore, my dearly beloved, as ye have always obeyed - not when I was present only, but now much more in mine absence - even so work out your own salvation with fear and trembling.
1 Thessalonians 5:12
We beseech you brethren, that ye know them which labour among you, and have the oversight of you in the Lord,
2 Thessalonians 3:14
If any man obey not our sayings, send us word of him by a letter: and have no company with him, that he may be ashamed:
1 Timothy 5:17
The elders that rule well are worthy of double honour, most specially they which labour in the word and in teaching.

Submit

Genesis 16:9
And the Angel of the LORD said unto her, "Return to thy mistress again, and submit thyself under her hands."
1 Corinthians 16:16
I beseech you that ye be obedient unto such, and to all that help and labour.
Ephesians 5:21
submitting yourselves one to another in the fear of God.
James 4:7
Submit yourselves to God, and resist the devil, and he will flee from you.
1 Peter 5:5
Likewise, ye younger submit yourselves unto the elder. Submit yourselves every man, one to another. Knit yourselves together in lowliness of mind. For God resisteth the proud and giveth grace to the humble.

Give account

Luke 16:2
And he called him, and said unto him, 'How is it, that I hear this of thee? Give accounts of thy stewardship. For thou mayest be no longer my steward.'
Romans 14:12
So shall every one of us give accounts of himself to God.
2 Corinthians 5:10
For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, that every man may receive the works of his body according to that he hath done, whether it be good or bad.

With joy

Philippians 1:4
always in all my prayers for you all, and pray with gladness,
Philippians 2:16
holding fast the word of life, unto my rejoicing in the day of Christ, that I have not run in vain, neither have laboured in vain.
Philippians 4:1
Therefore my brethren dearly beloved and longed for, my joy and crown, so continue in the Lord, ye beloved.
1 Thessalonians 2:19
For what is our hope or joy, or crown of rejoicing? Are not ye it in the presence of our Lord Jesus Christ at his coming?
1 Thessalonians 3:9
For what thanks can we recompense to God again for you, over all the joy that we joy for your sakes before our God,

With grief

Exodus 32:31
And Moses went again unto the LORD and said, "O, this people have sinned a great sin and have made them a god of gold:
Jeremiah 13:17
But if ye will not hear me, that give you secret warning, I will mourn from my whole heart for your stubbornness. Piteously will I weep, and the tears shall gush out of mine eyes. For the LORD's flock shall be carried away captive.
Philippians 3:18
For many walk - of whom I have told you often, and now tell you weeping - that they are the enemies of the cross of Christ,

General references

Acts 15:6
And the apostles and elders came together to reason of this matter.