Hebrews 13:17

The Text-Critical English New Testament

Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they keep watch over your souls as those who must give an account. Let them do this with joy and not with groaning, for that would be of no benefit to you.

Cross References

Luke 16:2

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

Acts 20:28

So keep watch over yourselves and over the entire flock. The Holy Spirit has appointed you as their overseers, to shepherd the church of our Lord and God, which he obtained with his own blood.

Romans 14:12

So then, each of us will give an account of himself to God.

1 Corinthians 16:16

to submit to such people and to everyone who joins together in the work and labors with them.

Ephesians 5:21

and submitting to one another in the fear of Christ.

Philippians 1:4

always praying with joy in every one of my prayers for you all

Philippians 2:12

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

Philippians 2:16

as you hold firmly to the word of life. Then I will have a reason to boast in the day of Christ that I did not run or labor in vain.

Philippians 2:29

So receive him in the Lord with all joy, and honor men like him,

Philippians 3:18

For I have often told you, and tell you now with tears, that many walk as enemies of the cross of Christ.

Philippians 4:1

Therefore, my brothers, whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, stand firm in the Lord in this way, my beloved friends.

2 Thessalonians 3:14

If anyone does not obey what we say in this letter, take note of him and do not associate with him, so that he will feel ashamed.

1 Timothy 5:17

Elders who lead well should be considered worthy of double honor, especially those who labor in preaching and teaching.

Hebrews 13:24

Greet all your leaders and all the saints. Those who are from Italy greet you.

Hebrews 13:7

Remember your leaders, who spoke to you the word of God. Consider the outcome of their conduct, and imitate their faith.

James 4:7

Submit yourselves therefore to God, but resist the devil, and he will flee from you.

1 Peter 5:5

In the same way, you who are younger must submit to your elders. And all of you must clothe yourselves with humility as you submit to one another, for “God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.”