Let the elders who take the lead among the saints well be esteemed worthy of double honour, specially those labouring in word and teaching;

Obey your leaders, and be submissive; for they watch over your souls as those that shall give account; that they may do this with joy, and not groaning, for this would be unprofitable for you.

Thou shalt not revile the judges, nor curse a prince amongst thy people.

And he said to his men, Jehovah forbid that I should do this thing to my master, Jehovah's anointed, to stretch forth my hand against him, for he is the anointed of Jehovah.

Curse not the king, no, not in thy thought; and curse not the rich in thy bedchamber: for the bird of the air will carry the voice, and that which hath wings will tell the matter.

And Paul said, I was not conscious, brethren, that he was high priest; for it is written, Thou shalt not speak evilly of the ruler of thy people.

Let every soul be subject to the authorities that are above him. For there is no authority except from God; and those that exist are set up by God.

Shew honour to all, love the brotherhood, fear God, honour the king.

Yet in like manner these dreamers also defile the flesh, and despise lordship, and speak railingly against dignities.