6 Bible Verses about Honouring Rulers

Let the elders, who preside well, be counted worthy of double honor, especially those that labour in preaching and teaching.

Be ruled by those that are your guides, and submit to them: for they watch for your souls; (as those that must give an account) that they may do it with joy and not with uneasiness: for this were unprofitable for you.

And Paul said, I was not aware, brethren, that it was the high-priest: for it is written, Thou shalt not speak evil of the ruler of thy people.

Let every soul be subject to the powers that are over them: for there is no such power but from God: the powers that are over men, are appointed by God.

Give due honor to all men. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honour the king.

So these vile dreamers also defile the flesh, despise authority, and speak evil of dignities.