9 Bible Verses about Honouring Rulers
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Let the elders that rule well be counted worthy of double honor, especially they who labor in the word and doctrine.
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.
And he said unto his men, The LORD forbid that I should do this thing unto my master, the LORD'S anointed, to stretch forth my hand against him, seeing he is the anointed of the LORD.
Curse not the king, no not even in your thought; and curse not the rich in your bedchamber: for a bird of the air shall carry the voice, and that which has wings shall tell the matter.
Then said Paul, I knew not, brethren, that he was the high priest: for it is written, You shall not speak evil of the ruler of your people.
Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God.
Honor all men. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honor the king.
Likewise also these filthy dreamers defile the flesh, despise authority, and speak evil of the glorious ones.
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