In 1 Corinthians 3:9, Paul applies the same 'fellow worker' (synergos) to himself and Apollos, echoing the term for ministry partners.

1 Corinthians 12:28 lists church roles including helping and guidance, illustrating the kinds of laborers to submit to.

Romans 16:3 names Priscilla and Aquila as co-workers in Christ, exemplifying the laborers Paul urges submission to.

In 1 Thessalonians 5:12, Paul directly urges respect for those who 'labor among you' — a strong parallel to the submission he commands here.

In 1 Timothy 5:17, Paul instructs double honor for elders who 'labor' in preaching — the same concept of valuing those who work hard in ministry.

Hebrews 13:17 similarly commands submission to leaders, adding that they watch over souls and will give an account.

In Romans 16:12, Paul names Tryphaena, Tryphosa, and Persis as workers (kopiao) in the Lord — more examples of those who labor.

Philippians 4:3 mentions co-workers who contended alongside Paul, illustrating those who join in the work.

1 Peter 5:5 parallels submission but focuses on younger to elders and adds the call to humility.

3 John 1:8 urges supporting such workers to work together for the truth, echoing the call to submit to laborers.

In Romans 16:6, Paul highlights Mary's hard work (kopiao) — an example of the laborers Paul urges submission to here.

Romans 16:9 names Urbanus as a co-worker, another example of those who labor in the gospel.

Ephesians 5:21 broadens submission to mutual submission among all believers, not just to workers.