Bible Verses About Reverence for Servants of God

And Samuel did that which the LORD spake, and came to Bethlehem. And the elders of the town trembled at his coming, and said, Comest thou peaceably?

Who also honoured us with many honours; and when we departed, they laded us with such things as were necessary.

For they have refreshed my spirit and yours: therefore acknowledge ye them that are such.

Receive him therefore in the Lord with all gladness; and hold such in reputation:

And we beseech you, brethren, to know them which labour among you, and are over you in the Lord, and admonish you;

And to esteem them very highly in love for their work's sake. And be at peace among yourselves.

Let the elders that rule well be counted worthy of double honour, especially they who labour in the word and doctrine.

Remember them which have the rule over you, who have spoken unto you the word of God: whose faith follow, considering the end of their conversation.

Obey them that have the rule over you, and submit yourselves: for they watch for your souls, as they that must give account, that they may do it with joy, and not with grief: for that is unprofitable for you.