Heb.13.17

Hebrews 13:17

KJV

Obey them that have the rule over you, and submit yourselves: for they watch for your souls, as they that must give account, that they may do it with joy, and not with grief: for that is unprofitable for you.

Sacrifice, Obedience, and Prayer

Cross References

Isaiah 62:6

KJV

I have set watchmen upon thy walls, O Jerusalem, which shall never hold their peace day nor night: ye that make mention of the Lord, keep not silence,

Zion’s Salvation and New Name

Ezekiel 3:17

KJV GOD

Son of man, I have made thee a watchman unto the house of Israel: therefore hear the word at my mouth, and give them warning from me.

A Watchman for Israel

Acts 20:28

KJV Holy Spirit

Take heed therefore unto yourselves, and to all the flock, over the which the Holy Ghost hath made you overseers, to feed the church of God, which he hath purchased with his own blood.

Paul’s Farewell to the Ephesians

1 Corinthians 16:16

KJV

That ye submit yourselves unto such, and to every one that helpeth with us, and laboureth.

Concluding Exhortations

1 Thessalonians 5:12

KJV

And we beseech you, brethren, to know them which labour among you, and are over you in the Lord, and admonish you;

Christian Living

Hebrews 13:7

KJV

Remember them which have the rule over you, who have spoken unto you the word of God: whose faith follow, considering the end of their conversation.

Christ’s Unchanging Nature

Hebrews 13:24

KJV

Salute all them that have the rule over you, and all the saints. They of Italy salute you.