Hebrews 13:17
Continue to obey and to be submissive to your leaders, for they are ever watching in defense of your souls, as men who will have to give account of their trust. Treat them in this way, so that they may work with joy and not with grief.
Acts 20:28
Take care of yourselves and of the whole flock, of which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, so as to continue to be shepherds of the church of God, which He bought with His own blood.
Hebrews 13:7
You must not forget your former leaders, for it was they who brought you the message of God. Consider how they closed their lives; imitate their faith.
1 Corinthians 16:16
I beg you to put yourselves under leaders like these, and under anyone who cooperates with you, and labors hard.
1 Timothy 5:17
Elders who do their duties well should be considered as deserving twice the salary they get especially those who keep on toiling in preaching and teaching.
Luke 16:2
So he called the manager to him and said, 'What is this that I am hearing about you? Balance your accounts and show how you are conducting my affairs, for you cannot be manager any longer.'
Acts 20:24-26
But now I count as nothing the sacrifice of my life, if only I can finish my race and render the service entrusted to me by the Lord Jesus, of faithfully telling the good news of God's favor.
Romans 14:12
So each of us must give an account of himself to God.
1 Corinthians 4:1-2
As for us apostles, men ought to think of us as ministers of Christ and trustees to handle God's uncovered truths.
2 Corinthians 5:10-11
For we must all appear before the judgment-bar of Christ, that each may get his pay for what he has done, whether it be good or bad.
Ephesians 5:21
keep on living in subordination to one another out of reverence to Christ.
Philippians 1:4
and always do it with joy in every entreaty I make for all of you,
Philippians 2:12
So, my dearly loved friends, as you have always been obedient, so now with reverence and awe keep on working clear down to the finishing point of your salvation not only as though I were with you but much more because I am away;
Philippians 2:16
to hold up the message of life. That will give me ground for boasting on the day of Christ, because neither my career nor my labor has been a failure.
Philippians 2:29
So give him a hearty Christian welcome and hold in honor men like him,
Philippians 3:18
For there are many, of whom I have often told you, and now tell you in tears, who practice living as the enemies of the cross of Christ.
Philippians 4:1
So, my dearly loved brothers, whom I long to see, my joy and crown, by the help of the Lord keep on standing firm, dearly loved friends.
1 Thessalonians 2:19-20
For what is our hope or happiness or crown of boasting, except you, in the presence of our Lord Jesus Christ when He comes?
1 Thessalonians 3:9-10
For how can I render God enough thanks for you, for all the joy I have on account of you in the presence of our God,
1 Thessalonians 5:12-13
We beg you, brothers, to practice showing respect to those who labor among you, who are your leaders in the Lord's work, and who advise you;
2 Thessalonians 3:14
If anyone refuses to obey what we have said in this letter, mark that person and stop having anything to do with him, so that he will feel ashamed of it.
Hebrews 13:24
Remember us to all your leaders and to all the Christians. The Christians from Italy wish to be remembered to you.
James 4:7
So then, submit to God. Resist the devil and he will fly from you.
1 Peter 5:2-3
be shepherds of the flock of God that is among you, not as though you had to but of your own free will, not from the motive of personal profit but freely,
1 Peter 5:5
You younger men, on your part, must be submissive to the elders. And you must all put on the servant's apron of humility to one another, because God opposes the haughty but bestows His unmerited favor on the humble.