Bible Verses About respecting those in leadership

Thou shalt not revile the gods, nor curse the ruler of thy people.

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

Therefore all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them: for this is the law and the prophets.

But it shall not be so among you: but whosoever will be great among you, let him be your minister;

Take heed therefore unto yourselves, and to all the flock, over the which the Holy Ghost hath made you overseers, to feed the church of God, which he hath purchased with his own blood.

Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God.

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

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

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.

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