9 Bible Verses about Honouring Rulers

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

Yield to those leading you, and be submissive, for they watch for your souls, as those who must give account, that they may do it with joy and not with grief; for that is unprofitable for you.

You shall not revile God, nor curse the ruler of your people.

And he said to his men, Far be it from me, by Jehovah, if I will do this thing to my lord, Jehovah's anointed, to stretch forth my hand against him, since he is the anointed of Jehovah.

Do not curse a king, no, not in your thought; and do not curse the rich in your bedroom; for a bird of the air shall carry the voice, and that which has wings shall tell the matter.

Then Paul said, I did not know, brothers, 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 to the higher authorities. For there is no authority but of God; the authorities that exist are ordained by God.

Honor all. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honor the king.

Likewise, indeed, also these dreaming ones even defile flesh, and despise rulership, and speak evil of glories.