Hebrews 13:17

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

Acts 20:28

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

Hebrews 13:7

Remember them that had the rule over you, who spake to you the word of God, whose faith follow, considering the end of their conversation.

1 Corinthians 16:16

That ye also submit to such, and to every one that worketh with us and laboureth.

1 Timothy 5:17

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

Luke 16:2

And calling him, he said to him, Why hear I this of thee? Give an account of thy stewardship, for thou canst be no longer steward.

Acts 20:24-26

But none of these things move me; nor do I count my life precious to myself, so I may finish my course with joy, and the ministry which I have received of the Lord Jesus, to testify the gospel of the grace of God.

Romans 14:12

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

1 Corinthians 4:1-2

Let a man so account us, as servants 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 according to what he hath done in the body, whether good or evil.

Ephesians 5:21

Submitting yourselves one to another in the fear of God.

Philippians 1:4

Always in all my prayers making supplication for you all with joy,

Philippians 2:12

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

Philippians 2:16

Holding fast the word of life, that I may glory in the day of Christ, that I have not run in vain, neither laboured in vain.

Philippians 2:29

Receive him therefore in the Lord with all gladness, and honour such.

Philippians 3:18

(For many walk, of whom I have told you often, and now tell you even weeping, that they are enemies of the cross of Christ: Whose end is destruction,

Philippians 4:1

Therefore, my brethren, beloved and longed for, my joy and crown, so stand fast in the Lord, my beloved.

1 Thessalonians 2:19-20

For what is our hope, or joy, or crown of rejoicing? Are not ye also before our Lord Jesus at his coming?

1 Thessalonians 3:9-10

For what thanks can we render to God for you, for all the joy wherewith we rejoice for your sake before our God?

1 Thessalonians 5:12-13

Now we beseech you, brethren, to know them that labour among you,

2 Thessalonians 3:14

And if any man obey 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.

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, overseeing it not by constraint, but willingly, not for filthy gain, but of a ready mind,

1 Peter 5:5

In like manner, ye younger, submit yourselves to the elder, and be ye all subject to each other. Be ye cloathed 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.

With grief

General references

Bible References

Obey

Hebrews 13:7
Remember them that had the rule over you, who spake to you the word of God, whose faith follow, considering the end of their conversation.
Philippians 2:12
Wherefore, my beloved, as ye have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but much more now in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling.
1 Thessalonians 5:12
Now we beseech you, brethren, to know them that labour among you,
2 Thessalonians 3:14
And if any man obey 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 who rule well be counted worthy of double honour, especially those who labour in the word and teaching.

Submit

1 Corinthians 16:16
That ye also submit to such, and to every one that worketh with us and laboureth.
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
In like manner, ye younger, submit yourselves to the elder, and be ye all subject to each other. Be ye cloathed with humility; for God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble.

Give account

Luke 16:2
And calling him, he said to him, Why hear I this of thee? Give an account of thy stewardship, for thou canst be no longer steward.
Romans 14:12
So then every one of us shall give an 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 according to what he hath done in the body, whether good or evil.

With joy

Philippians 1:4
Always in all my prayers making supplication for you all with joy,
Philippians 2:16
Holding fast the word of life, that I may glory in the day of Christ, that I have not run in vain, neither laboured in vain.
Philippians 4:1
Therefore, my brethren, beloved and longed for, my joy and crown, so stand fast in the Lord, my beloved.
1 Thessalonians 2:19
For what is our hope, or joy, or crown of rejoicing? Are not ye also before our Lord Jesus at his coming?
1 Thessalonians 3:9
For what thanks can we render to God for you, for all the joy wherewith we rejoice for your sake before our God?

With grief

Philippians 3:18
(For many walk, of whom I have told you often, and now tell you even weeping, that they are enemies of the cross of Christ: Whose end is destruction,

General references

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