Hebrews 13:17

Concluding Ethical Instructions

¹⁶ But forget not to do good, and to be liberal: for with such, sacrifices God is well pleased. ¹⁷ Obey those who rule over you, and be submissive: for they watch for your souls, as those who must give an account; that they may do this with joy, and not with grief: for that would be fatal to you. ¹⁸ Pray for us: for we trust that we have a good conscience, willing to live honor ably in all things.

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Acts 20:28

Therefore, take heed to yourselves, and to all the flock over which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, that you be shepherds to the church of God, which he has purchased with his own blood.

Hebrews 13:7

Remember those who rule over you, who have spoken to you the word of God: attentively consider the result of their conduct, and imitate their faith.

1 Corinthians 16:16

that you submit yourselves to such, and to every one that works and labors with us.

1 Timothy 5:17

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

Luke 16:2

And he called him, and said to him: What is this that I hear of you? Give an account of your stewardship, for you can no longer act as steward.

Acts 20:24-26

But I esteem this a matter of no importance, nor do I hold my life dear to myself, so that I may finish my course with joy, and the ministry that I have received from the Lord Jesus, to bear full testimony to the gospel of the grace of God.

Romans 14:12

Therefore, every one of us shall give an account of himself to God.

1 Corinthians 4:1-2

Let each one so think of us as ministers of Christ, and stewards of the mysteries of God.

2 Corinthians 5:10-11

For we must all appear before the judgment-seat of Christ, that each may receive his reward for the things done in his body, according to what he has done, whether good or evil.

Ephesians 5:21

being subject one to another in the fear of God.

Philippians 1:4

always in every supplication of mine for you all, making my supplication with joy

Philippians 2:12

So, then, 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 forth the word of life, that I may rejoice in the day of Christ, that I did not run in vain, nor labor in vain.

Philippians 2:29

Receive him, therefore, in the Lord with all joy, and regard such as worthy of honor;

Philippians 3:18

For many walk, of whom I often said to you, and now say even weeping, that they are enemies of the cross of the Christ,

Philippians 4:1

So, then, my brethren, beloved and ardently desired, my joy and my crown, so stand fast in the Lord, my beloved.

1 Thessalonians 2:19-20

For what is our hope, or joy, or crown of rejoicing? Are not even you, in the presence of our Lord Jesus Christ at his coming? -You indeed are our glory and

1 Thessalonians 3:9-10

For what thanks can we render to God for you, for the great joy with which we rejoice on your account before our God,

1 Thessalonians 5:12-13

Now we beseech you, brethren, to have regard for those who labor among you, and preside over you in the Lord, and admonish you,

2 Thessalonians 3:14

And if any one obey not our word by this letter, note that man, and do not keep company with him, that he may be ashamed;

Hebrews 13:24

Salute all your rulers, and all the saints. The saints of Italy salute you. Grace be with you all. Amen.

James 4:7

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

1 Peter 5:2-3

Act as shepherds to the flock of God which is among you, taking the oversight, not by compulsion, but willingly; not for the sake of sordid gain, but from readiness of mind:

1 Peter 5:5

Likewise, you younger, be in subjection to the older: do you all indeed be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility: for God resists the proud, but gives grace to the lowly.