Hebrews 13:17

Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they are keeping watch over your souls as those who will give an account. Allow them to do this with joy and not with groaning, for that would be of no advantage to you.

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Other Translations

  • King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

    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.

  • KJV1611 – Modern English

    Obey those who rule over you, and submit to them, for they watch out for your souls, as those who must give account. Let them do so with joy and not with grief, for that would be unprofitable for you.

  • King James Version 1611 (Original)

    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.

  • American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

    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.

  • King James Version with Strong's Numbers

    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.

  • Tyndale Bible (1526/1534)

    Obeye the that have the oversight of you and submit youre selves to them for they watch for youre soules even as they that must geve a comptes: that they maye do it with ioye and not with grefe. For that is an vnproffitable thynge for you.

  • Coverdale Bible (1535)

    Obey them that haue the ouersighte off you, and submytte youre selues vnto them: for they watch for youre soules, euen as they that must geue accoptes therfore, that they maye do it with ioye, and not with grefe: for that is an vnprofitable thinge for you.

  • Geneva Bible (1560)

    Obey them that haue the ouersight of you, and submit your selues: for they watche for your soules, as they that must giue accountes, that they may doe it with ioy, and not with griefe: for that is vnprofitable for you.

  • Bishops' Bible (1568)

    Obey them that haue the ouersight of you, and submit your selues: for they watche for your soules, as they that must geue accomptes, that they may do it with ioy, and not with griefe: for that is vnprofitable for you.

  • Authorized 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.

  • Webster's Bible (1833)

    Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they watch on behalf of your souls, as those who will give account, that they may do this with joy, and not with groaning, for that would be unprofitable for you.

  • Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

    Be obedient to those leading you, and be subject, for these do watch for your souls, as about to give account, that with joy they may do this, and not sighing, for this `is' unprofitable to you.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Bible in Basic English (1941)

    Give ear to those who are rulers over you, and do as they say: for they keep watch over your souls, ready to give an account of them; let them be able to do this with joy and not with grief, because that would be of no profit to you.

  • World English Bible (2000)

    Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they watch on behalf of your souls, as those who will give account, that they may do this with joy, and not with groaning, for that would be unprofitable for you.

  • NET Bible® (New English Translation)

    Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they keep watch over your souls and will give an account for their work. Let them do this with joy and not with complaints, for this would be no advantage for you.

Referenced Verses

  • Acts 20:28 : 28 Pay careful attention to yourselves and to all the flock, among whom the Holy Spirit has appointed you as overseers, to shepherd the church of God, which He purchased with His own blood.
  • Heb 13:7 : 7 Remember your leaders who spoke the word of God to you. Consider the outcome of their way of life and imitate their faith.
  • 1 Tim 5:17 : 17 The elders who lead well should be considered worthy of double honor, especially those who labor in preaching and teaching.
  • 1 Pet 5:2-3 : 2 Shepherd the flock of God that is among you, watching over them—not under compulsion, but freely; not for dishonest gain, but eagerly. 3 Do not lord it over those entrusted to you, but be examples to the flock.
  • 1 Thess 5:12-13 : 12 Now we ask you, brothers, to recognize those who work hard among you, who care for you in the Lord, and who instruct you. 13 Hold them in the highest regard in love because of their work. Live in peace with one another.
  • Heb 13:24 : 24 Greet all your leaders and all the saints. Those from Italy send you their greetings.
  • 1 Pet 5:5 : 5 In the same way, you younger ones, submit yourselves to the elders. All of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.
  • 1 Sam 15:19-20 : 19 Why then did you not obey the LORD? Why did you rush for the spoil and do what is evil in the eyes of the LORD? 20 But Saul said to Samuel, 'I did obey the LORD. I went on the mission the LORD assigned me. I brought back Agag, the king of Amalek, and I utterly destroyed the Amalekites.'
  • Exod 32:31 : 31 So Moses returned to the LORD and said, "Oh, this people have committed a great sin; they have made themselves gods of gold.
  • Ezek 33:7-9 : 7 Son of man, I have made you a watchman for the house of Israel. So hear the word I speak and give them warning from me. 8 When I say to the wicked, ‘You wicked person, you will surely die,’ and you do not speak out to dissuade them from their ways, that wicked person will die for their sin, and I will hold you accountable for their blood. 9 But if you do warn the wicked person to turn from their ways and they do not do so, they will die for their sin, but you will have saved yourself.
  • 1 Cor 4:1-2 : 1 This is how you should regard us: as servants of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God. 2 Now it is required that those who are entrusted as stewards must prove faithful.
  • 1 Cor 16:16 : 16 so that you too may be subject to such people, and to everyone who works hard and labors among you.
  • 2 Cor 5:10-11 : 10 For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, so that each of us may receive what is due us for the things done while in the body, whether good or bad. 11 Since we know what it means to fear the Lord, we try to persuade others. What we are is plain to God, and I hope it is also plain to your conscience.
  • Eph 5:21 : 21 submitting to one another out of reverence for Christ.
  • Phil 1:4 : 4 Always, in every prayer of mine for all of you, I pray with joy.
  • Phil 2:12 : 12 Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed—not only in my presence, but now much more in my absence—work out your own salvation with fear and trembling.
  • Phil 2:16 : 16 holding fast to the word of life. Then I can boast in the day of Christ that I did not labor or run in vain.
  • Phil 2:29 : 29 So welcome him in the Lord with all joy, and honor such people,
  • Phil 3:18 : 18 For many live as enemies of the cross of Christ, as I have often told you, and now I tell you again with tears.
  • Phil 4:1 : 1 So then, my dear and longed-for brothers and sisters, my joy and crown, stand firm in the Lord in this way, dear friends.
  • 1 Thess 2:19-20 : 19 For what is our hope, our joy, or the crown in which we will glory in the presence of our Lord Jesus when He comes? Is it not indeed you? 20 Yes, you are our glory and joy.
  • 1 Thess 3:9-9 : 9 For what thanks can we render to God for you in return for all the joy with which we rejoice because of you before our God. 10 Night and day we pray earnestly that we may see your face and complete what is lacking in your faith.
  • Luke 16:2 : 2 So he called him and said, 'What is this I hear about you? Give an account of your management, because you can no longer be manager.'
  • Acts 20:24-26 : 24 'But I consider my life worth nothing to me, if only I may finish my course and the ministry I received from the Lord Jesus—to testify to the gospel of God’s grace.' 25 'And now, behold, I know that none of you among whom I have gone about proclaiming the kingdom will see my face again.' 26 Therefore, I testify to you today that I am innocent of the blood of everyone.
  • 1 Sam 8:19 : 19 The people refused to listen to Samuel and said, 'No! We want a king to rule over us.'
  • Prov 5:13 : 13 I did not listen to the voice of my teachers or incline my ear to my instructors.
  • Isa 62:6 : 6 Upon your walls, Jerusalem, I have appointed watchmen; all day and all night they will not be silent. You who remind the LORD, take no rest,
  • Jer 13:17 : 17 But if you will not listen, my soul will weep in secret because of your pride. My eyes will weep bitterly and overflow with tears, for the LORD’s flock has been taken captive.
  • Ezek 3:17-21 : 17 "Son of man, I have made you a watchman for the house of Israel. Whenever you hear a word from My mouth, give them warning from Me. 18 If I say to a wicked person, 'You will surely die,' and you do not warn him or speak out to warn him to turn from his wicked ways to save his life, that wicked person will die in his sin, but I will hold you accountable for his blood. 19 But if you warn the wicked person and he does not turn from his wickedness or his wicked way, he will die in his sin, but you will have saved yourself. 20 Again, if a righteous person turns from his righteousness and does wrong, and I put a stumbling block before him, he will die. Since you did not warn him, he will die in his sin. His righteous acts will not be remembered, and I will hold you accountable for his blood. 21 But if you warn a righteous person not to sin and he does not sin, he will surely live because he heeded the warning, and you will have saved yourself.
  • Ezek 33:2 : 2 Son of man, speak to the people of your nation and say to them, 'When I bring a sword against a land, and the people of the land choose one man from among them and make him their watchman,'
  • Jas 4:7 : 7 Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.
  • Gen 16:9 : 9 Then the angel of the LORD said to her, "Return to your mistress and submit to her authority."
  • 2 Thess 3:14 : 14 If anyone does not obey our instructions in this letter, take note of that person and do not associate with them, so that they may be ashamed.
  • Rom 14:12 : 12 So then, each of us will give an account of ourselves to God.

Similar Verses (AI)

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  • Heb 13:7
    81%

    7Remember your leaders who spoke the word of God to you. Consider the outcome of their way of life and imitate their faith.

  • 1 Pet 5:1-5
    5 verses
    75%

    1I urge the elders among you, as a fellow elder and a witness of Christ's sufferings, and also as one who will share in the glory to be revealed.

    2Shepherd the flock of God that is among you, watching over them—not under compulsion, but freely; not for dishonest gain, but eagerly.

    3Do not lord it over those entrusted to you, but be examples to the flock.

    4And when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the unfading crown of glory.

    5In the same way, you younger ones, submit yourselves to the elders. All of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.

  • 1 Tim 5:17
    75%

    17The elders who lead well should be considered worthy of double honor, especially those who labor in preaching and teaching.

  • 1 Thess 5:12-13
    2 verses
    74%

    12Now we ask you, brothers, to recognize those who work hard among you, who care for you in the Lord, and who instruct you.

    13Hold them in the highest regard in love because of their work. Live in peace with one another.

  • Eph 6:5
    74%

    5Slaves, obey your earthly masters with fear and trembling, with sincerity of heart, as you would Christ.

  • Col 3:22-23
    2 verses
    73%

    22Slaves, obey your earthly masters in everything, not only while being watched, as people-pleasers, but with sincerity of heart, fearing the Lord.

    23Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord and not for people.

  • Rom 13:5-7
    3 verses
    72%

    5Therefore, it is necessary to be subject, not only because of wrath but also because of conscience.

    6This is also why you pay taxes, for the authorities are servants of God, continually attending to this very thing.

    7Render to all what is due them: taxes to whom taxes are due, customs to whom customs are due, respect to whom respect is due, and honor to whom honor is due.

  • Heb 13:18
    72%

    18Pray for us, for we are confident that we have a clear conscience and desire to live honorably in every way.

  • Titus 3:1
    72%

    1Remind them to be subject to rulers and authorities, to obey, and to be ready for every good work.

  • Heb 13:16
    71%

    16And do not forget to do good and to share with others, for such sacrifices are pleasing to God.

  • 1 Pet 2:13-14
    2 verses
    71%

    13Submit yourselves to every human authority for the Lord’s sake, whether to the king as the one in authority,

    14or to governors as those sent by him to punish evildoers and to praise those who do good.

  • 1 Tim 6:1-2
    2 verses
    71%

    1All who are under the yoke of slavery should regard their own masters as worthy of full respect, so that God’s name and our teaching are not slandered.

    2Those who have believing masters should not disregard them because they are brothers; instead, they should serve them even more, since those who benefit from their service are believers and dearly loved. Teach and encourage these things.

  • Acts 20:28
    70%

    28Pay careful attention to yourselves and to all the flock, among whom the Holy Spirit has appointed you as overseers, to shepherd the church of God, which He purchased with His own blood.

  • 1 Pet 2:16-18
    3 verses
    70%

    16Live as free people, but do not use your freedom as a cover-up for evil; live as servants of God.

    17Honor everyone. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honor the king.

    18Servants, submit yourselves with all respect to your masters, not only to those who are good and gentle but also to those who are harsh.

  • Titus 2:9
    70%

    9Slaves are to submit to their own masters in everything, aiming to be well-pleasing and not argumentative.

  • 1 Cor 16:16
    70%

    16so that you too may be subject to such people, and to everyone who works hard and labors among you.

  • Col 4:1
    70%

    1Masters, treat your servants with justice and fairness, knowing that you also have a Master in heaven.

  • Rom 13:1-3
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    70%

    1Let every person be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and those that exist have been established by God.

    2Therefore, whoever resists authority is resisting what God has appointed, and those who resist will incur judgment.

    3For rulers are not a terror to good conduct, but to bad. Do you want to be unafraid of the authority? Do what is good, and you will receive its approval.

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    9And masters, treat your slaves in the same way, without threatening them, knowing that you too have a Master in heaven, and there is no favoritism with Him.

  • Heb 12:9
    69%

    9Moreover, we have all had human fathers who disciplined us, and we respected them. How much more should we submit to the Father of spirits and live!

  • Rom 6:16
    69%

    16Do you not know that if you offer yourselves as obedient slaves, you are slaves of the one you obey—either of sin, which leads to death, or of obedience, which leads to righteousness?

  • Eph 6:7
    69%

    7Serve with enthusiasm, as to the Lord and not to people,

  • Heb 13:3
    69%

    3Remember those in prison as if you were bound with them, and those who are mistreated as if you yourselves were in the body with them.

  • Phil 3:17
    69%

    17Join together in imitating me, brothers and sisters, and keep your eyes on those who live as we do, as they are an example for you.

  • 1 Pet 2:25
    69%

    25For you were like sheep wandering astray, but now you have returned to the Shepherd and Overseer of your souls.

  • Col 3:20
    68%

    20Children, obey your parents in everything, for this pleases the Lord.

  • 1 Pet 3:17
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    17For it is better to suffer for doing good, if that should be God’s will, than for doing evil.

  • 1 Tim 2:2
    68%

    2for kings and all those in authority, so that we may lead a peaceful and quiet life in all godliness and dignity.

  • Rom 12:7
    68%

    7if it is serving, then serve; if it is teaching, then teach;

  • Jude 1:17
    68%

    17But you, beloved, remember the words that were spoken before by the apostles of our Lord Jesus Christ.

  • 2 Tim 2:14
    68%

    14Keep reminding them of these things, and solemnly warn them before God not to quarrel about words. Such arguments are useless and lead to the ruin of those who listen.

  • Jer 13:21
    68%

    21What will you say when He appoints leaders over you, those you taught to be rulers? Will not pain seize you like a woman in labor?

  • 2 Cor 10:6
    67%

    6And we are ready to punish every act of disobedience, once your obedience is complete.

  • 1 Tim 4:16
    67%

    16Pay close attention to yourself and to your teaching; persevere in them, for by doing this you will save both yourself and those who listen to you.

  • Mark 10:42
    67%

    42Jesus called them together and said, 'You know that those who are considered rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their high officials exercise authority over them.'

  • Heb 2:1
    67%

    1Therefore, we must pay closer attention to what we have heard, lest we drift away.