Hebrews 13:17

Concluding Ethical Instructions

¹⁶ But to do good and to communicate forget not: for with such sacrifices God is well pleased. ¹⁷ 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. ¹⁸ Pray for us: for we are persuaded that we have a good conscience, desiring to live honorably in all things.

Certainly Not

Give Ear

Keep Watch

Submit to

Be Subject To

Rule Over

O God

No

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.

Hebrews 13:7

Remember them that had the rule over you, men that spake unto you the word of God; and considering the issue of their life, imitate their faith.

1 Corinthians 16:16

that ye also be in subjection unto such, and to every one that helpeth in the work and laboreth.

1 Timothy 5:17

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

Genesis 16:9

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

Exodus 32:31

And Moses returned unto Jehovah, and said, Oh, this people have sinned a great sin, and have made them gods of gold.

1 Samuel 8:19

But the people refused to hearken unto the voice of Samuel; and they said, Nay: but we will have a king over us,

1 Samuel 15:19-20

Wherefore then didst thou not obey the voice of Jehovah, but didst fly upon the spoil, and didst that which was evil in the sight of Jehovah?

Proverbs 5:13

Neither have I obeyed the voice of my teachers, Nor inclined mine ear to them that instructed me!

Isaiah 62:6

I have set watchmen upon thy walls, O Jerusalem; they shall never hold their peace day nor night: ye that are Jehovah's remembrancers, take ye no rest,

Jeremiah 13:17

But if ye will not hear it, my soul shall weep in secret for your pride; and mine eye shall weep sore, and run down with tears, because Jehovah's flock is taken captive.

Ezekiel 3:17-21

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.

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;

Ezekiel 33:7-9

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.

Luke 16:2

And he called him, and said unto him, What is this that I hear of thee? render the account of thy stewardship; for thou canst be no longer steward.

Acts 20:24-26

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.

Romans 14:12

So then each one of us shall give account of himself to God.

1 Corinthians 4:1-2

Let a man so account of us, as of ministers of Christ, and stewards of the mysteries of God.

2 Corinthians 5:10-11

For we must all be made manifest before the judgment-seat of Christ; that each one may receive the things done in the body, according to what he hath done, whether it be good or bad.

Ephesians 5:21

subjecting yourselves one to another in the fear of Christ.

Philippians 1:4

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

Philippians 2:12

So then, my beloved, even as ye 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 have whereof to glory in the day of Christ, that I did not run in vain neither labor in vain.

Philippians 2:29

Receive him therefore in the Lord with all joy; and hold such in honor:

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:

Philippians 4:1

Wherefore, my brethren beloved and longed for, my joy and crown, so stand fast in the Lord, my beloved.

1 Thessalonians 2:19-20

For what is our hope, or joy, or crown of glorying? Are not even ye, before our Lord Jesus at his coming?

1 Thessalonians 3:9-10

For what thanksgiving can we render again unto God for you, for all the joy wherewith we joy for your sakes before our God;

1 Thessalonians 5:12-13

But we beseech you, brethren, to know them that labor among you, and are over you in the Lord, and admonish you;

2 Thessalonians 3:14

And if any man obeyeth not our word by this epistle, note that man, that ye have no company with him, to the end that he may be ashamed.

Hebrews 13:24

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

James 4:7

Be subject therefore unto God; but resist the devil, and he will flee from you.

1 Peter 5:2-3

Tend the flock of God which is among you, exercising the oversight, not of constraint, but willingly, according to the will of God; nor yet for filthy lucre, but of a ready mind;

1 Peter 5:5

Likewise, ye younger, be subject unto the elder. Yea, all of you gird yourselves with humility, to serve one another: for God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace to the humble.