6 Bible Verses about Honouring Rulers

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

Obey those who rule over you, and be submissive: for they watch for your souls, as those who must give an account; that they may do this with joy, and not with grief: for that would be fatal to you.

And Paul replied: I did not know, brethren, that he was the chief priest: for it is written, You shall not speak evil of the ruler of your people.

Let every soul be subject to the higher authorities. For there is no authority but from God: the authorities that are, have been appointed by God.

Honor all men; love the brotherhood; reverence God; honor the king.

Yet, these dreamers also in like manner defile the flesh, despise government, and speak evil of dignitaries.