2 But after quite a bit of dissension and disputing by Paul and Barʹna·bas with them, it was arranged for Paul, Barʹna·bas, and some of the others to go up to the apostles and elders in Jerusalem+ regarding this issue.

6 So the apostles and the elders gathered together to look into this matter.

12 Now we request you, brothers, to show respect for those who are working hard among you and presiding over you in the Lord and admonishing you;

17 Let the elders who preside in a fine way+ be considered worthy of double honor,+ especially those who work hard in speaking and teaching.+

17 Be obedient to those who are taking the lead among you+ and be submissive,+ for they are keeping watch over you as those who will render an account,+ so that they may do this with joy and not with sighing, for this would be damaging to you.