Hebrews 13:17

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.

Acts 20:28

Take heed therefore to yourselves, and to all the flock over which the Holy Spirit hath made you overseers, to feed the church of God, which he hath purchased with his own blood.

Hebrews 13:7

Remember them who have the rule over you, who have spoken to you the word of God: whose faith follow, considering the end of their manner of life.

1 Corinthians 16:16

That ye submit yourselves to such, and to every one that helpeth with us, and laboreth.

1 Timothy 5:17

Let the elders that rule well, be counted worthy of double honor, especially they who labor in the word and doctrine.

Genesis 16:9

And the angel of the LORD said to her, Return to thy mistress, and submit thyself under her hands.

Exodus 32:31

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

1 Samuel 8:19

Nevertheless, 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 didst thou not obey 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 my teachers, nor inclined my ear to them 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, keep not silence,

Jeremiah 13:17

But if ye will not hear it, my soul shall weep in secret places for your pride; and my eye shall weep bitterly, and run down with tears, because the LORD'S flock is carried away captive.

Ezekiel 3:17-21

Son of man, I have made thee a watchman to the house of Israel: therefore hear the word at my mouth, and give them warning from me.

Ezekiel 33:2

Son of man, speak to the children of thy people, and say to them, When I bring the sword upon a land, if the people of the land take a man of their borders, and set him for their watchman:

Ezekiel 33:7-9

So thou, O son of man, I have set thee a watchman to 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 to him, How is it that I hear this of thee? give an account of thy stewardship: for thou mayest be no longer steward.

Acts 20:24-26

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

Romans 14:12

So then every one of us shall give account of himself to God.

1 Corinthians 4:1-2

Let a man so account of us, as of the 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 every one may receive the things done in his body, according to what he hath done, whether good or bad.

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

Wherefore, my beloved, as ye have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling.

Philippians 2:16

Holding forth the word of life; that I may rejoice in the day of Christ, that I have not run in vain, neither labored in vain.

Philippians 2:29

Receive him therefore in the Lord with all gladness; and hold such in reputation:

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? Are not even ye 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 we beseech you, brethren, to know them who labor among you, and are over you in the Lord, and admonish you;

2 Thessalonians 3:14

And if any man obeyeth not our word by this epistle, note that man, and have no company with him, that he may be ashamed.

Hebrews 13:24

Salute all them that have the rule over you, and all the saints. They 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, taking the oversight of it, not by constraint, but willingly; not for filthy lucre, but from a ready mind;

1 Peter 5:5

Likewise, ye younger, submit yourselves to the elder. Yes, all of you be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility: 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 who have the rule over you, who have spoken to you the word of God: whose faith follow, considering the end of their manner of life.
1 Samuel 8:19
Nevertheless, 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 didst thou not obey 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 my teachers, nor inclined my ear to them that instructed me!
Philippians 2:12
Wherefore, my beloved, as ye have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling.
1 Thessalonians 5:12
And we beseech you, brethren, to know them who labor among you, and are over you in the Lord, and admonish you;
2 Thessalonians 3:14
And if any man obeyeth not our word by this epistle, note that man, and have no company with him, that he may be ashamed.
1 Timothy 5:17
Let the elders that rule well, be counted worthy of double honor, especially they who labor in the word and doctrine.

Submit

Genesis 16:9
And the angel of the LORD said to her, Return to thy mistress, and submit thyself under her hands.
1 Corinthians 16:16
That ye submit yourselves to such, and to every one that helpeth with us, and laboreth.
Ephesians 5:21
Submitting yourselves one to another in the fear of God.
James 4:7
Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.
1 Peter 5:5
Likewise, ye younger, submit yourselves to the elder. Yes, all of you be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility: for God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble.

Give account

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

With joy

Philippians 1:4
Always in every prayer of mine for you all making request with joy,
Philippians 2:16
Holding forth the word of life; that I may rejoice in the day of Christ, that I have not run in vain, neither labored in vain.
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
For what is our hope, or joy, or crown of rejoicing? Are not even ye 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 the LORD, and said, Oh, this people have sinned a great sin, and have made them gods of gold.
Jeremiah 13:17
But if ye will not hear it, my soul shall weep in secret places for your pride; and my eye shall weep bitterly, and run down with tears, because the LORD'S flock is carried away captive.
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:

General references

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