Romans 13:7
Pay them all what is due them??ribute to the man entitled to receive it, taxes to the man entitled to receive them, respect to the man entitled to it, and honor to the man entitled to it.
Acts 23:3
Then Paul said to him, "God will strike you, you white-washed wall! Do you sit there to try me by the Law, and order them to strike me in violation of the Law?"
Acts 23:5
"I did not know, brothers," said Paul, "that he was high priest, for the Scripture says, 'You shall not say anything against any ruler of your people.' "
1 Peter 2:17
Treat everyone with respect. Love the brotherhood, be reverent to God, respect the emperor.
2 Peter 2:10
especially those who yield to their physical nature and indulge in passions that defile them, and despise authority. Rash, headstrong men! They stand in no awe of majesty, but deride beings
Jude 1:8
In that same way these dreamers defile the body, make light of authority, and deride majesty.