Devine Scripture

Hebrews 13:17

Hebrews chapter 13 · verse 17 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

Obey them that have the rule over you, and submit to them: for they watch in behalf of your souls, as they that shall give account; that they may do this with joy, and not with grief: for this were unprofitable for you.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

Obey them that have the rule over you, and submit to them: for they watch in behalf of your souls, as they that shall give account; that they may do this with joy, and not with grief: for this were unprofitable for you.

Context

v.16But to do good and to communicate forget not: for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.

v.17This passage

v.18Pray for us: for we are persuaded that we have a good conscience, desiring to live honorably in all things.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Acts 20:24

    But I hold not my life of any account as dear unto myself, so that I may accomplish my course, and the ministry which I received from the Lord Jesus, to testify the gospel of the grace of God.

  • Philippians 3:18

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

  • Ezekiel 33:2

    Son of man, speak to the children of thy people, and say unto them, When I bring the sword upon a land, and the people of the land take a man from among them, and set him for their watchman;

  • Acts 20:28

    Take heed unto yourselves, and to all the flock, in which the Holy Spirit hath made you bishops, to feed the church of the Lord which he purchased with his own blood.

  • Genesis 16:9

    And the angel of Jehovah said unto her, Return to thy mistress, and submit thyself under her hands.

  • Ezekiel 33:7

    So thou, son of man, I have set thee a watchman unto the house of Israel; therefore hear the word at my mouth, and give them warning from me.