Hebrews 13:17

Bible in Basic English 1965

Give ear to those who are rulers over you, and do as they say: for they keep watch over your souls, ready to give an account of them; let them be able to do this with joy and not with grief, because that would be of no profit to you.

Cross References

Genesis 16:9

And the angel said to her, Go back, and put yourself under her authority.

Exodus 32:31

Then Moses went back to the Lord and said, This people has done a great sin, making themselves a god of gold;

Proverbs 5:13

I did not give attention to the voice of my teachers, my ear was not turned to those who were guiding me!

Isaiah 62:6

I have put watchmen on your walls, O Jerusalem; they will not keep quiet day or night: you who are the Lord's recorders, take no rest,

Jeremiah 13:17

But if you do not give ear to it, my soul will be weeping in secret for your pride; my eye will be weeping bitterly, streaming with water, because the Lord's flock has been taken away as prisoners.

Ezekiel 33:2

Son of man, give a word to the children of your people, and say to them, When I make the sword come on a land, if the people of the land take a man from among their number and make him their watchman:

Luke 16:2

And he sent for him and said, What is this which is said about you? give me an account of all you have done, for you will no longer be the manager of my property.

Acts 20:28

Give attention to yourselves, and to all the flock which the Holy Spirit has given into your care, to give food to the church of God, for which he gave his blood.

Romans 14:12

So every one of us will have to give an account of himself to God.

1 Corinthians 16:16

That you put yourselves under such, and under everyone who is helping the Lord's work.

Ephesians 5:21

Letting yourselves be ruled by one another in the fear of Christ.

Philippians 1:4

And in all my prayers for you all, making my request with joy,

Philippians 2:12

So then, my loved ones, as you have at all times done what I say, not only when I am present, but now much more when I am not with you, give yourselves to working out your salvation with fear in your hearts;

Philippians 2:16

Offering the word of life; so that I may have glory in you in the day of Christ, because my running was not for nothing and my work was not without effect.

Philippians 2:29

So take him to your hearts in the Lord with all joy, and give honour to such as he is:

Philippians 3:18

For there are those, of whom I have given you word before, and do so now with sorrow, who are haters of the cross of Christ;

Philippians 4:1

So my brothers, well loved and very dear to me, my joy and crown, be strong in the Lord, my loved ones.

2 Thessalonians 3:14

And if any man does not give attention to what we have said in this letter, take note of that man, and keep away from him, so that he may be shamed.

1 Timothy 5:17

Let rulers whose rule is good be honoured twice over, specially those whose work is preaching and teaching.

Hebrews 13:24

Give words of love from me to those who are rulers over you, and to all the saints. Those who are in Italy send you their love.

Hebrews 13:7

Keep in mind those who were over you, and who gave you the word of God; seeing the outcome of their way of life, let your faith be like theirs.

James 4:7

For this cause be ruled by God; but make war on the Evil One and he will be put to flight before you.

1 Peter 5:5

And in the same way, let the younger men be ruled by the older ones. Let all of you put away pride and make yourselves ready to be servants: for God is a hater of pride, but he gives grace to those who make themselves low.

1 Samuel 8:19

But the people gave no attention to the voice of Samuel; and they said, No, but we will have a king over us,