• 1 Timothy 5:17
  Let the elders who rule well be counted worthy of double honor, especially those who labor in the word and doctrine.
   
• Hebrews 13:17-18
  Obey those who rule over you, and be submissive, for they watch out for your souls, as those who must give account. Let them do so with joy and not with grief, for that would be unprofitable for you. Pray for us; for we are confident that we have a good conscience, in all things desiring to live honorably.
   
• 1 Corinthians 12:20-22
  But now indeed there are many members, yet one body. And the eye cannot say to the hand, "I have no need of you"; nor again the head to the feet, "I have no need of you." No, much rather, those members of the body which seem to be weaker are necessary.
   
• Ephesians 4:7
  But to each one of us grace was given according to the measure of Christ’s gift.
   
• Ephesians 4:11
  And He Himself gave some to be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, and some pastors and teachers,
   
• Philippians 3:17
  Brethren, join in following my example, and note those who so walk, as you have us for a pattern.
   
• Hebrews 5:12
  For though by this time you ought to be teachers, you need someone to teach you again the first principles of the oracles of God; and you have come to need milk and not solid food.
   
• Hebrews 13:7
  Remember those who rule over you, who have spoken the word of God to you, whose faith follow, considering the outcome of their conduct.
   

Related Scriptures

• Romans 12:10
  Be kindly affectionate to one another with brotherly love, in honor giving preference to one another;
   
• 1 Corinthians 12:18
  But now God has set the members, each one of them, in the body just as He pleased.
   
• Isaiah 58:9
  Then you shall call, and the LORD will answer;
  You shall cry, and He will say, 'Here I am.'
  ' If you take away the yoke from your midst,
  The pointing of the finger, and speaking wickedness,
  
   
• Galatians 6:3
  For if anyone thinks himself to be something, when he is nothing, he deceives himself.
   
• James 3:1
  My brethren, let not many of you become teachers, knowing that we shall receive a stricter judgment.
   
• 1 Peter 5:1-4
  The elders who are among you I exhort, I who am a fellow elder and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, and also a partaker of the glory that will be revealed: Shepherd the flock of God which is among you, serving as overseers, not by compulsion but willingly, not for dishonest gain but eagerly; nor as being lords over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock; and when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the crown of glory that does not fade away.
   
• Romans 12:3
  For I say, through the grace given to me, to everyone who is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think, but to think soberly, as God has dealt to each one a measure of faith.
   
• Colossians 3:13
  bearing with one another, and forgiving one another, if anyone has a complaint against another; even as Christ forgave you, so you also must do.
   
• 1 Peter 2:17
  Honor all people. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honor the king.