9 Bible Verses about Honouring Rulers

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

Obey those who lead you. Submit to them: for they watch in behalf of your lives and must account for this. Obey them that their work may be a joy and not a burden; that would be without gain for you.

Do not curse God. Do not curse a ruler of your people.

He told his men: Stop talking foolishly. We are not going to attack Saul. He is my king. I pray that Jehovah will keep me from doing anything to harm his chosen king.

Do not curse the king, no not even in thought. Do not curse the rich in your bedchamber for a bird of the air will carry the voice, and that which has wings will tell the matter.

Then Paul said, I did not know, brothers, that he was the high priest. It is written: You shall not speak evil of the ruler of your people.

Let every person be subject to superior authorities. For there is no authority except by God. God allows the authorities to serve in their positions.

Honor all people. Love the brotherhood. Reverence and respect God. Honor the king.

In like manner these men also in their dreams defile the flesh, reject authority and speak evil of glorious ones.