6 Bible Verses about Honouring Rulers

Let the elders who fill their offices well, be held worthy of twofold honor; especially those who have the task of preaching and teaching.

Obey your leaders and submit to them; for they are keeping watch over your souls, as those who must give account; that they may do thus with joy and not with lamentation, for this would be unprofitable to you.

"Brothers, I did not know that he was the high priest," exclaimed Paul, "for it is written, Thou shalt not speak evil of a ruler of my people."

Every one should be in the higher authorities; for there is no authority apart from God. The authorities that now exist have been appointed by God.

Honor all men. Love the brotherhood. Reverence God. Honor the Emperor.

Yet in just the same way these dreamers also defile the flesh, while they set at naught dominion and scoff at dignities.