In 1 Thessalonians 5:14, Paul expands the call to mutual admonition and care within the church, directly extending the respect for leaders.

In 1 Thessalonians 2:9, Paul's own labor night and day exemplifies the hard work he now says to respect in others.

Acts 20:28 charges elders to shepherd the church purchased by Christ's blood, deepening the context for those who 'care for you'.

Hebrews 13:17 adds obedience and submission to leaders—a stronger call to respect those who watch over souls.

Hebrews 13:7 directly commands remembering leaders who spoke God's word—a parallel call to respect those who labor.

1 Timothy 5:17 directly parallels this call, specifying that elders who preach and teach are worthy of double honor.

1 Corinthians 16:18 describes Stephanas and others who refreshed Paul—the same kind of labor believers are told to respect.

1 Corinthians 16:16 commands submitting to those who labor — a direct parallel to the call here to acknowledge and respect such workers.

Philippians 2:29 calls for holding Epaphroditus in high regard — mirroring the command to esteem faithful laborers here.

Colossians 1:28 describes admonishing and teaching everyone — the identical ministry of those who instruct here.

Colossians 3:16 calls for teaching and admonishing one another — the same activity carried out by the leaders here.

Romans 16:12 commends women who 'work hard in the Lord' — the same Greek word for labor used of the leaders here.

Romans 12:8 lists leadership and exhortation as spiritual gifts — the same roles as those who labor and instruct here.

In Proverbs 5:13, the speaker laments refusing teachers' correction — the opposite response to the respect commanded here for those who admonish.

Titus 1:5 calls for appointing elders, the same leaders Paul urges respect for here—both address church leadership.

In Titus 2:15, Paul commands Titus to encourage and rebuke with authority — reflecting the same admonishing role believers are to acknowledge here.

1 Peter 5:2 commands shepherds to care for the flock willingly, echoing the caring role Paul highlights for leaders.

1 Peter 5:3 warns against lording over the flock, complementing Paul's call to respect those who admonish and care.

1 Corinthians 12:28 lists God-appointed teachers and helpers, providing the church structure for the labor acknowledged here.

In 1 Timothy 5:1, Paul instructs respectful treatment of older men — complementing the call here to honor those who admonish.