Respecting Those In Leadership

Obey them that have the rule over you, and submit to them: for they watch in behalf of your souls, as they that shall give account; that they may do this with joy, and not with grief: for this were unprofitable for you.

Let every soul be in subjection to the higher powers: for there is no power but of God; and the powers that be are ordained of God. — read the full passage →

Thou shalt not revile God, nor curse a ruler of thy people.

But we beseech you, brethren, to know them that labor among you, and are over you in the Lord, and admonish you; — read the full passage →

Children, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right.

Let every soul be in subjection to the higher powers: for there is no power but of God; and the powers that be are ordained of God.

doing nothing through faction or through vainglory, but in lowliness of mind each counting other better than himself;

Honor all men. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honor the king.

Remember them that had the rule over you, men that spake unto you the word of God; and considering the issue of their life, imitate their faith.

All things therefore whatsoever ye would that men should do unto you, even so do ye also unto them: for this is the law and the prophets.

Keep thy heart with all diligence; For out of it are the issues of life.

Take heed unto yourselves, and to all the flock, in which the Holy Spirit hath made you bishops, to feed the church of the Lord which he purchased with his own blood.

Not so shall it be among you: but whosoever would become great among you shall be your minister;

Likewise, ye younger, be subject unto the elder. Yea, all of you gird yourselves with humility, to serve one another: for God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace to the humble.

Let every soul be in subjection to the higher powers: for there is no power but of God; and the powers that be are ordained of God. — read the full passage →

And let us not be weary in well-doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.

Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an ensample to them that believe, in word, in manner of life, in love, in faith, in purity.

I can do all things in him that strengtheneth me.

fear thou not, for I am with thee; be not dismayed, for I am thy God; I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.

But we beseech you, brethren, to know them that labor among you, and are over you in the Lord, and admonish you; — read the full passage →

Give diligence to present thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, handling aright the word of truth.

The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show unto his servants, even the things which must shortly come to pass: and he sent and signified it by his angel unto his servant John;

Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he shall exalt you.

For no word from God shall be void of power.

He must increase, but I must decrease.

Let every soul be in subjection to the higher powers: for there is no power but of God; and the powers that be are ordained of God. — read the full passage →

The bishop therefore must be without reproach, the husband of one wife, temperate, sober-minded, orderly, given to hospitality, apt to teach;

not looking each of you to his own things, but each of you also to the things of others.

Moreover thou shalt provide out of all the people able men, such as fear God, men of truth, hating unjust gain; and place such over them, to be rulers of thousands, rulers of hundreds, rulers of fifties, and rulers of tens:

Where no wise guidance is, the people falleth; But in the multitude of counsellors there is safety.

And he gave some to be apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers; — read the full passage →

Therefore he that resisteth the power, withstandeth the ordinance of God: and they that withstand shall receive to themselves judgment.

When the righteous are increased, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man beareth rule, the people sigh.

Put them in mind to be in subjection to rulers, to authorities, to be obedient, to be ready unto every good work,

Be subject to every ordinance of man for the Lord’s sake: whether to the king, as supreme; — read the full passage →

I exhort therefore, first of all, that supplications, prayers, intercessions, thanksgivings, be made for all men; — read the full passage →

And we know that to them that love God all things work together for good, even to them that are called according to his purpose.

Be not manyof youteachers, my brethren, knowing that we shall receive heavier judgment.

It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness; For the throne is established by righteousness.

So he was their shepherd according to the integrity of his heart, And guided them by the skilfulness of his hands.

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

Nevertheless do ye also severally love each one his own wife even as himself; and let the wife see that she fear her husband.

Ye call me, Teacher, and, Lord: and ye say well; for so I am. — read the full passage →

Be subject to every ordinance of man for the Lord’s sake: whether to the king, as supreme; — read the full passage →

Blessed is the man that endureth temptation; for when he hath been approved, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord promised to them that love him.

Seest thou a man diligent in his business? he shall stand before kings; He shall not stand before mean men.

Honor thy father and thy mother, that thy days may be long in the land which Jehovah thy God giveth thee.

for bodily exercise is profitable for a little; but godliness is profitable for all things, having promise of the life which now is, and of that which is to come.

But we beseech you, brethren, to know them that labor among you, and are over you in the Lord, and admonish you;

Before I formed thee in the belly I knew thee, and before thou camest forth out of the womb I sanctified thee; I have appointed thee a prophet unto the nations.

And Jesus called them to him, and saith unto them, Ye know that they who are accounted to rule over the Gentiles lord it over them; and their great ones exercise authority over them. — read the full passage →

but sanctify in your hearts Christ as Lord: being ready always to give answer to every man that asketh you a reason concerning the hope that is in you, yet with meekness and fear:

Be thou diligent to know the state of thy flocks, And look well to thy herds: — read the full passage →

Servants, bein subjection to your masters with all fear; not only to the good and gentle, but also to the froward.

Thou shalt rise up before the hoary head, and honor the face of the old man, and thou shalt fear thy God: I am Jehovah.

And there was given me a reed like unto a rod: and one said, Rise, and measure the temple of God, and the altar, and them that worship therein. — read the full passage →

whatsoever ye do, work heartily, as unto the Lord, and not unto men;

Children, obey your parents in all things, for this is well-pleasing in the Lord.

And as ye would that men should do to you, do ye also to them likewise.

Ye husbands, in like manner, dwell withyour wivesaccording to knowledge, giving honor unto the woman, as unto the weaker vessel, as being also joint-heirs of the grace of life; to the end that your prayers be not hindered.

The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show unto his servants, even the things which must shortly come to pass: and he sent and signified it by his angel unto his servant John; — read the full passage →

casting all your anxiety upon him, because he careth for you.

And we exhort you, brethren, admonish the disorderly, encourage the fainthearted, support the weak, be longsuffering toward all.

For God gave us not a spirit of fearfulness; but of power and love and discipline.

in all things showing thyself an ensample of good works; in thy doctrine showing uncorruptness, gravity,

Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ, calledto bean apostle, separated unto the gospel of God, — read the full passage →

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

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,

Wherefore watch ye, remembering that by the space of three years I ceased not to admonish every one night and day with tears.

And Jesus said unto them, Render unto Cæsar the things that are Cæsar’s, and unto God the things that are God’s. And they marvelled greatly at him.

My little children, these things write I unto you that ye may not sin. And if any man sin, we have an Advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous: — read the full passage →

(but if a man knoweth not how to rule his own house, how shall he take care of the church of God?)

and to esteem them exceeding highly in love for their work’s sake. Be at peace among yourselves.

But ye are an elect race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God’s own possession, that ye may show forth the excellencies of him who called you out of darkness into his marvellous light:

Put them in mind to be in subjection to rulers, to authorities, to be obedient, to be ready unto every good work, — read the full passage →

For the bishop must be blameless, as God’s steward; not self-willed, not soon angry, no brawler, no striker, not greedy of filthy lucre;

with all prayer and supplication praying at all seasons in the Spirit, and watching thereunto in all perseverance and supplication for all the saints,

I exhort therefore, first of all, that supplications, prayers, intercessions, thanksgivings, be made for all men; — read the full passage →

Render to all their dues: tribute to whom tribute is due; custom to whom custom; fear to whom fear; honor to whom honor.

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth on him should not perish, but have eternal life.

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth on him should not perish, but have eternal life. — read the full passage →

The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, His throne shall be established for ever.

And when they had appointed for them elders in every church, and had prayed with fasting, they commended them to the Lord, on whom they had believed.

Furthermore, we had the fathers of our flesh to chasten us, and we gave them reverence: shall we not much rather be in subjection unto the Father of spirits, and live?

But if any provideth not for his own, and specially his own household, he hath denied the faith, and is worse than an unbeliever.

Children, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right. — read the full passage →

And he gave some to be apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers; — read the full passage →

But ye shall not be so: but he that is the greater among you, let him become as the younger; and he that is chief, as he that doth serve.

The king by justice establisheth the land; But he that exacteth gifts overthroweth it.

For the time will come when they will not endure the sound doctrine; but, having itching ears, will heap to themselves teachers after their own lusts;

And whatsoever ye do, in word or in deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.

Honor thy father and mother (which is the first commandment with promise),

They say unto him, Cæsar’s. Then saith he unto them, Render therefore unto Cæsar the things that are Cæsar’s; and unto God the things that are God’s.

For this cause left I thee in Crete, that thou shouldest set in order the things that were wanting, and appoint elders in every city, as I gave thee charge;

The elders therefore among you I exhort, who am a fellow-elder, and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, who am also a partaker of the glory that shall be revealed:

In love of the brethren be tenderly affectioned one to another; in honor preferring one another;

Seek ye Jehovah and his strength; Seek his face evermore.

Salute all them that have the rule over you, and all the saints. They of Italy salute you.

for kings and all that are in high place; that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and gravity.

Let as many as are servants under the yoke count their own masters worthy of all honor, that the name of God and the doctrine be not blasphemed. — read the full passage →