6 Bible Verses about Honouring Rulers

Let the elders that rule well be counted worthy of double honor; especially they who labor in the word and in teaching.

Obey your leaders, and submit yourselves to them; for they keep watch in behalf of your souls, as those who must give an account; that they may do this with joy, and not with grief; for this is not for your advantage.

Then said Paul, I knew not, brethren, that he was highpriest; for it is written, "Thou shalt not speak evil of a ruler of thy people."

Let every one submit to the authorities that are over him; for there is no authority which is not from God: and the authorities which exist have been ordained by God.

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

Yet in like manner these dreamers defile the flesh, despise dominion, and rail at dignities.