Hebrews 13:17

Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they watch on behalf of your souls, as those who will give account, that they may do this with joy, and not with groaning, for that would be unprofitable for you.

Acts 20:28

Take heed, therefore, to yourselves, and to all the flock, in which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to shepherd the assembly of the Lord and God which he purchased with his own blood.

Hebrews 13:7

Remember your leaders, men who spoke to you the word of God, and considering the results of their conduct, imitate their faith.

1 Corinthians 16:16

that you also be in subjection to such, and to everyone who helps in the work and labors.

1 Timothy 5:17

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

Genesis 16:9

The angel of Yahweh said to her, "Return to your mistress, and submit yourself under her hands."

Exodus 32:31

Moses returned to Yahweh, 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 listen to the voice of Samuel; and they said, "No; but we will have a king over us,

1 Samuel 15:19-20

Why then didn't you obey the voice of Yahweh, but took the spoils, and did that which was evil in the sight of Yahweh?"

Proverbs 5:13

neither have I obeyed the voice of my teachers, nor turned my ear to those who instructed me!

Isaiah 62:6

I have set watchmen on your walls, Jerusalem; they shall never hold their peace day nor night: you who call on Yahweh, take no rest,

Jeremiah 13:17

But if you will not hear it, my soul shall weep in secret for [your] pride; and my eye shall weep bitterly, and run down with tears, because Yahweh's flock is taken captive.

Ezekiel 3:17-21

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

Ezekiel 33:2

Son of man, speak to the children of your people, and tell them, When I bring the sword on a land, and the people of the land take a man from among them, and set him for their watchman;

Ezekiel 33:7-9

So you, son of man, I have set you a watchman to the house of Israel; therefore hear the word at my mouth, and give them warning from me.

Luke 16:2

He called him, and said to him, 'What is this that I hear about you? Give an accounting of your management, for you can no longer be manager.'

Acts 20:24-26

But these things don't count; nor do I hold my life dear to myself, so that I may finish my race with joy, and the ministry which I received from the Lord Jesus, to fully testify to the Good News of the grace of God.

Romans 14:12

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

1 Corinthians 4:1-2

So let a man think of us as Christ's servants, and stewards of God's mysteries.

2 Corinthians 5:10-11

For we must all be revealed before the judgment seat of Christ; that each one may receive the things in the body, according to what he has done, whether good or bad.

Ephesians 5:21

subjecting yourselves one to another in the fear of Christ.

Philippians 1:4

always in every request of mine on behalf of you all making my requests with joy,

Philippians 2:12

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

Philippians 2:16

holding up the word of life; that I may have something to boast in the day of Christ, that I didn't run in vain nor labor in vain.

Philippians 2:29

Receive him therefore in the Lord with all joy, and hold such in honor,

Philippians 3:18

For many walk, of whom I told you often, and now tell you even weeping, as the enemies of the cross of Christ,

Philippians 4:1

Therefore, my brothers, beloved and longed for, my joy and crown, so stand firm in the Lord, my beloved.

1 Thessalonians 2:19-20

For what is our hope, or joy, or crown of rejoicing? Isn't it even you, before our Lord Jesus at his coming?

1 Thessalonians 3:9-10

For what thanksgiving can we render again to God for you, for all the joy with which we rejoice for your sakes before our God;

1 Thessalonians 5:12-13

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

2 Thessalonians 3:14

If any man doesn't obey our word in this letter, note that man, that you have no company with him, to the end that he may be ashamed.

Hebrews 13:24

Greet all of your leaders and all the saints. The Italians greet you.

James 4:7

Be subject therefore to God. But resist the devil, and he will flee from you.

1 Peter 5:2-3

Shepherd the flock of God which is among you, exercising the oversight, not under compulsion, but voluntarily, not for dishonest gain, but willingly;

1 Peter 5:5

Likewise, you younger ones, be subject to the elder. Yes, all of you clothe yourselves with humility, to subject yourselves to one another; for "God resists the proud, but 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 your leaders, men who spoke to you the word of God, and considering the results of their conduct, imitate their faith.
1 Samuel 8:19
But the people refused to listen to the voice of Samuel; and they said, "No; but we will have a king over us,
1 Samuel 15:19
Why then didn't you obey the voice of Yahweh, but took the spoils, and did that which was evil in the sight of Yahweh?"
Proverbs 5:13
neither have I obeyed the voice of my teachers, nor turned my ear to those who instructed me!
Philippians 2:12
So then, my beloved, even as you have always obeyed, not only in my presence, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling.
1 Thessalonians 5:12
But we beg you, brothers, to know those who labor among you, and are over you in the Lord, and admonish you,
2 Thessalonians 3:14
If any man doesn't obey our word in this letter, note that man, that you have no company with him, to the end 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 the word and in teaching.

Submit

Genesis 16:9
The angel of Yahweh said to her, "Return to your mistress, and submit yourself under her hands."
1 Corinthians 16:16
that you also be in subjection to such, and to everyone who helps in the work and labors.
Ephesians 5:21
subjecting yourselves one to another in the fear of Christ.
James 4:7
Be subject therefore to God. But resist the devil, and he will flee from you.
1 Peter 5:5
Likewise, you younger ones, be subject to the elder. Yes, all of you clothe yourselves with humility, to subject yourselves to one another; for "God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble."

Give account

Luke 16:2
He called him, and said to him, 'What is this that I hear about you? Give an accounting of your management, for you can no longer be manager.'
Romans 14:12
So then each one of us will give account of himself to God.
2 Corinthians 5:10
For we must all be revealed before the judgment seat of Christ; that each one may receive the things in the body, according to what he has done, whether good or bad.

With joy

Philippians 1:4
always in every request of mine on behalf of you all making my requests with joy,
Philippians 2:16
holding up the word of life; that I may have something to boast in the day of Christ, that I didn't run in vain nor labor in vain.
Philippians 4:1
Therefore, my brothers, beloved and longed for, my joy and crown, so stand firm in the Lord, my beloved.
1 Thessalonians 2:19
For what is our hope, or joy, or crown of rejoicing? Isn't it even you, before our Lord Jesus at his coming?
1 Thessalonians 3:9
For what thanksgiving can we render again to God for you, for all the joy with which we rejoice for your sakes before our God;

With grief

Exodus 32:31
Moses returned to Yahweh, 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 for [your] pride; and my eye shall weep bitterly, and run down with tears, because Yahweh's flock is taken captive.
Philippians 3:18
For many walk, of whom I told you often, and now tell you even weeping, as the enemies of the cross of Christ,

General references

Acts 15:6
The apostles and the elders were gathered together to see about this matter.