Hebrews 13:17

Twentieth Century New Testament 1904

Obey your Leaders, and submit to their control, for they are watching over your souls, as men who will have to render an account, so that they may do it with joy, and not in sorrow. That would not be to your advantage.

Cross References

Luke 16:2

So the master called him and said 'What is this that I hear about you? Give in your accounts, for you cannot act as steward any longer.'

Acts 20:28

Be watchful over yourselves, and over the whole flock, of which the Holy Spirit has placed you in charge, to shepherd the Church of God, which he won for himself at the cost of his life.

Romans 14:12

So, then, each one of us will have to render account of himself to God.

1 Corinthians 16:16

I want you, on your part, to show deference to such men as these, as well as to every fellow laborer and earnest worker.

Ephesians 5:21

And submit to one another from reverence for him.

Philippians 1:4

Always, in every prayer that I offer for you all--my prayers are full of joy--

Philippians 2:12

Therefore, my dear friends, as you have always been obedient in the past, so now work out your own Salvation with anxious care, not only when I am with you, but all the more now that I am absent.

Philippians 2:16

Offering to men the Message of Life; and then I shall be able at the Day of Christ to boast that I did not run my course for nothing, or toil for nothing.

Philippians 2:29

Give him, then, the heartiest of Christian welcomes, and hold such men in great honour.

Philippians 3:18

For there are many--of whom I have often told you, and now tell you even with tears--who are living in enmity to the cross of the Christ.

Philippians 4:1

So then, my dear Brothers, whom I am longing to see--you who are my joy and my crown, stand fast in union with the Lord, dear friends.

2 Thessalonians 3:14

If any one disregards what we have said in this letter, mark that man and avoid his company, that he may feel ashamed.

1 Timothy 5:17

Those Officers of the Church who fill their office well should be held deserving of especial consideration, particularly those whose work lies in preaching and teaching.

Hebrews 13:24

Give our greeting to all your Leaders, and to all Christ's People. Our friends from Italy send their greetings to you.

Hebrews 13:7

Do not forget your Leaders, the men who told you God's Message. Recall the close of their lives, and imitate their faith.

James 4:7

Therefore submit to God; but resist the Devil, and he will flee from you.

1 Peter 5:5

Again, you younger men should show deference to the older. And all of you should put on the badge of humility in mutual service, for 'God is opposed to the proud, but gives his help to the humble.'