9 Bible Verses about Honouring Rulers
Most Relevant Verses
Let the elders who rule well be counted worthy of double honor, especially those who labor in the word and in teaching.
Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they watch on behalf of your souls, as those who will give account, that they may do this with joy, and not with groaning, for that would be unprofitable for you.
He said to his men, "Yahweh forbid that I should do this thing to my lord, Yahweh's anointed, to put forth my hand against him, since he is Yahweh's anointed."
Don't curse the king, no, not in your thoughts; and don't curse the rich in your bedroom: for a bird of the sky may carry your voice, and that which has wings may tell the matter.
Paul said, "I didn't know, brothers, that he was high priest. For it is written, 'You shall not speak evil of a ruler of your people.'"
Let every soul be in subjection to the higher authorities, for there is no authority except from God, and those who exist are ordained by God.
Honor all men. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honor the king.
Yet in the same way, these also in their dreaming defile the flesh, despise authority, and slander celestial beings.
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