Hebrews 13:17

New King James Version

Obey those who rule over you, and be submissive, for they watch out for your souls, as those who must give account. Let them do so with joy and not with grief, for that would be unprofitable for you.

Cross References

Genesis 16:9

The Angel of the Lord said to her, “Return to your mistress, and submit yourself under her hand.”

Exodus 32:31

Then Moses returned to the Lord and said, “Oh, these people have committed a great sin, and have made for themselves a god of gold!

Proverbs 5:13

I have not obeyed the voice of my teachers, Nor inclined my ear to those who instructed me!

Isaiah 62:6

I have set watchmen on your walls, O Jerusalem; They shall never hold their peace day or night. You who make mention of the Lord, do not keep silent,

Jeremiah 13:17

But if you will not hear it, My soul will weep in secret for your pride; My eyes will weep bitterly And run down with tears, Because the Lord’s flock has been taken captive.

Ezekiel 33:2

“Son of man, speak to the children of your people, and say to them: ‘When I bring the sword upon a land, and the people of the land take a man from their territory and make him their watchman,

Luke 16:2

So he called him and said to him, ‘What is this I hear about you? Give an account of your stewardship, for you can no longer be steward.’

Acts 20:28

Therefore take heed to yourselves and to all the flock, among which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to shepherd the church of God which He purchased with His own blood.

Romans 14:12

So then each of us shall give account of himself to God.

1 Corinthians 16:16

that you also submit to such, and to everyone who works and labors with us.

Ephesians 5:21

submitting to one another in the fear of God.

Philippians 1:4

always in every prayer of mine making request for you all with joy,

Philippians 2:12

Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling;

Philippians 2:16

holding fast the word of life, so that I may rejoice in the day of Christ that I have not run in vain or labored in vain.

Philippians 2:29

Receive him therefore in the Lord with all gladness, and hold such men in esteem;

Philippians 3:18

For many walk, of whom I have told you often, and now tell you even weeping, that they are the enemies of the cross of Christ:

Philippians 4:1

Therefore, my beloved and longed-for brethren, my joy and crown, so stand fast in the Lord, beloved.

2 Thessalonians 3:14

And if anyone does not obey our word in this epistle, note that person and do not keep company with him, that he may be ashamed.

1 Timothy 5:17

Let the elders who rule well be counted worthy of double honor, especially those who labor in the word and doctrine.

Hebrews 13:24

Greet all those who rule over you, and all the saints. Those from Italy greet you.

Hebrews 13:7

Remember those who rule over you, who have spoken the word of God to you, whose faith follow, considering the outcome of their conduct.

James 4:7

Therefore submit to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you.

1 Peter 5:5

Likewise you younger people, submit yourselves to your elders. Yes, all of you be submissive to one another, and be clothed with humility, for “God resists the proud, But gives grace to the humble.”

1 Samuel 8:19

Nevertheless the people refused to obey the voice of Samuel; and they said, “No, but we will have a king over us,