6 Bible Verses about Honouring Rulers

Elders who do their duties well should be considered as deserving twice as much as they get, particularly those who work at preaching and teaching.

Obey your leaders and give way to them, for they are keeping watch in defense of your souls, as men accountable for the trust. Make their work a joy and not a grief, for that would be the worse for you.

"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.' "

Everyone must obey the authorities that are over him, for no authority can exist without the permission of God; the existing authorities have been established by him,

Treat everyone with respect. Love the brotherhood, be reverent to God, respect the emperor.

In that same way these dreamers defile the body, make light of authority, and deride majesty.