Hebrews 13:17

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.

Additional Resources

Other Translations

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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 Therefore take heed to yourselves and to all the flock, among which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to shepherd the church of God which He purchased with His own blood.
  • Heb 13:7 : 7 Remember those who have the rule over you, who have spoken the word of God to you, whose faith follow, considering the outcome of their conduct.
  • 1 Tim 5:17 : 17 Let the elders who rule well be counted worthy of double honor, especially those who labor in the word and doctrine.
  • 1 Pet 5:2-3 : 2 Shepherd the flock of God which is among you, taking the oversight thereof, not by compulsion, but willingly; not for dishonest gain, but with a ready mind; 3 Neither as being lords over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock.
  • 1 Thess 5:12-13 : 12 And we urge you, brothers, to recognize those who labor among you, and are over you in the Lord, and admonish you; 13 And to esteem them very highly in love for their work's sake. And be at peace among yourselves.
  • Heb 13:24 : 24 Greet all those who rule over you, and all the saints. Those from Italy greet you.
  • 1 Pet 5:5 : 5 Likewise, you younger ones, submit yourselves to the elder. Yes, all of you be subject to one another, and be clothed with humility: for God resists the proud, and gives grace to the humble.
  • 1 Sam 15:19-20 : 19 Why then did you not obey the voice of the LORD, but flew upon the spoil, and did evil in the sight of the LORD? 20 And Saul said to Samuel, Yes, I have obeyed the voice of the LORD, and have gone the way which the LORD sent me, and have brought Agag the king of Amalek, and have utterly destroyed the Amalekites.
  • Exod 32:31 : 31 Moses returned to the LORD and said, "Oh, these people have committed a great sin, and have made gods of gold for themselves.
  • Ezek 33:7-9 : 7 So you, O son of man, I have set you a watchman unto the house of Israel; therefore you shall hear the word at my mouth, and warn them from me. 8 When I say to the wicked, O wicked man, you shall surely die; if you do not speak to warn the wicked from his way, that wicked man shall die in his iniquity; but his blood I will require at your hand. 9 Nevertheless, if you warn the wicked of his way to turn from it; if he does not turn from his way, he shall die in his iniquity; but you have delivered your soul.
  • 1 Cor 4:1-2 : 1 Let a man account of us as ministers of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God. 2 Moreover, it is required in stewards that a man be found faithful.
  • 1 Cor 16:16 : 16 that you also be in submission to such, and to everyone who helps and labors with us.
  • 2 Cor 5:10-11 : 10 For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, that each one may receive what is due for the things done while in the body, whether good or bad. 11 Therefore, knowing the fear of the Lord, we persuade men; but we are well known to God, and I hope are well known also in your consciences.
  • Eph 5:21 : 21 Submitting to one another in the fear of God.
  • Phil 1:4 : 4 Always in every prayer of mine for you all making request with joy,
  • Phil 2:12 : 12 Therefore, 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.
  • Phil 2:16 : 16 Holding forth the word of life; that I may rejoice in the day of Christ, that I have not run in vain, nor labored in vain.
  • Phil 2:29 : 29 Receive him therefore in the Lord with all joy, and hold such men in high esteem:
  • Phil 3:18 : 18 For many walk, of whom I have told you often, and now tell you even weeping, that they are the enemies of the cross of Christ:
  • Phil 4:1 : 1 Therefore, my dearly beloved and longed-for brethren, my joy and crown, so stand firm in the Lord, my dearly beloved.
  • 1 Thess 2:19-20 : 19 For what is our hope, or joy, or crown of rejoicing? Is it not even you in the presence of our Lord Jesus Christ at His coming? 20 For you are our glory and joy.
  • 1 Thess 3:9-9 : 9 For what thanks can we render to God again for you, for all the joy with which we rejoice for your sakes before our God; 10 Night and day praying exceedingly that we might see your face, and might perfect what is lacking in your faith?
  • Luke 16:2 : 2 And he called him and said to him, How is it that I hear this about you? Give an account of your stewardship, for you may no longer be steward.
  • Acts 20:24-26 : 24 But none of these things move me, nor do I count my life dear to myself, so that I may finish my race with joy, and the ministry which I received from the Lord Jesus, to testify to the gospel of the grace of God. 25 And indeed, now I know that you all, among whom I have gone preaching the kingdom of God, will see my face no more. 26 Therefore I testify to you this day that I am innocent of the blood of all men.
  • 1 Sam 8:19 : 19 Nevertheless, the people refused to obey the voice of Samuel; and they said, No, but we will have a king over us,
  • Prov 5:13 : 13 And have not obeyed the voice of my teachers, nor inclined my ear to those who instructed me!
  • Isa 62:6 : 6 I have set watchmen on your walls, O Jerusalem, who shall never be silent day or night: you who remind the LORD, do not keep silent,
  • Jer 13:17 : 17 But if you will not hear it, my soul shall weep in secret places for your pride; and my eye shall weep bitterly, and run down with tears, because the LORD's flock is taken captive.
  • Ezek 3:17-21 : 17 Son of man, I have made you a watchman for the house of Israel: therefore hear the word from my mouth, and give them warning from me. 18 When I say to the wicked, You shall surely die; and you do not give him warning, nor speak to warn the wicked from his wicked way, to save his life; the same wicked man shall die in his iniquity; but his blood I will require at your hand. 19 Yet if you warn the wicked, and he does not turn from his wickedness, nor from his wicked way, he shall die in his iniquity; but you have delivered your soul. 20 Again, when a righteous man turns from his righteousness, and commits iniquity, and I lay a stumbling block before him, he shall die: because you have not given him warning, he shall die in his sin, and his righteousness which he has done shall not be remembered; but his blood I will require at your hand. 21 Nevertheless if you warn the righteous man, that the righteous do not sin, and he does not sin, he shall surely live, because he is warned; also you have delivered your soul.
  • Ezek 33:2 : 2 Son of man, speak to the children of your people, and say to them, When I bring the sword upon a land, if the people of the land take one of their borders, and set him as their watchman:
  • Jas 4:7 : 7 Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.
  • Gen 16:9 : 9 And the angel of the LORD said to her, Return to your mistress, and submit yourself under her hands.
  • 2 Thess 3:14 : 14 And if anyone does not obey our word in this letter, note that person and do not associate with him, that he may be ashamed.
  • Rom 14:12 : 12 So then each of us shall give account of himself to God.

Similar Verses (AI)

These verses are found using AI-powered semantic similarity based on meaning and context. Results may occasionally include unexpected connections.

  • Heb 13:7
    81%

    7Remember those who have the rule over you, who have spoken the word of God to you, whose faith follow, considering the outcome of their conduct.

  • 1 Pet 5:1-5
    5 verses
    75%

    1The elders among you I exhort, who am also an elder and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, and also a partaker of the glory that shall be revealed:

    2Shepherd the flock of God which is among you, taking the oversight thereof, not by compulsion, but willingly; not for dishonest gain, but with a ready mind;

    3Neither as being lords over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock.

    4And when the Chief Shepherd appears, you shall receive a crown of glory that does not fade away.

    5Likewise, you younger ones, submit yourselves to the elder. Yes, all of you be subject to one another, and be clothed with humility: for God resists the proud, and gives grace to the humble.

  • 1 Tim 5:17
    75%

    17Let the elders who rule well be counted worthy of double honor, especially those who labor in the word and doctrine.

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

    12And we urge you, brothers, to recognize those who labor among you, and are over you in the Lord, and admonish you;

    13And to esteem them very highly in love for their work's sake. And be at peace among yourselves.

  • Eph 6:5
    74%

    5Servants, be obedient to those who are your masters according to the flesh, with fear and trembling, in sincerity of your heart, as to Christ;

  • Col 3:22-23
    2 verses
    73%

    22Servants, obey in all things your earthly masters, not with eye-service, as people-pleasers, but with sincerity of heart, fearing God.

    23And whatever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not to men.

  • Rom 13:5-7
    3 verses
    72%

    5Therefore you must be subject, not only because of wrath but also for conscience' sake.

    6For this reason, pay your taxes also, for they are God's ministers attending continually to this very thing.

    7Render therefore to all their due: taxes to whom taxes are due, customs to whom customs, fear to whom fear, honor to whom honor.

  • Heb 13:18
    72%

    18Pray for us; for we are confident that we have a good conscience, in all things willing to live honorably.

  • Titus 3:1
    72%

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

  • Heb 13:16
    71%

    16But do not forget to do good and to share, for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.

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

    13Submit yourselves to every ordinance of man for the Lord's sake: whether to the king, as supreme,

    14Or to governors, as to those who are sent by Him for the punishment of evildoers and for the praise of those who do good.

  • 1 Tim 6:1-2
    2 verses
    71%

    1Let as many servants as are under the yoke consider their own masters worthy of all honor, that the name of God and His doctrine be not blasphemed.

    2And those who have believing masters, let them not despise them, because they are brethren; but rather serve them, because they are faithful and beloved, partakers of the benefit. These things teach and exhort.

  • Acts 20:28
    70%

    28Therefore take heed to yourselves and to all the flock, among which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to shepherd the church of God which He purchased with His own blood.

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

    16As free, yet not using liberty as a cloak for vice, but as bondservants of God.

    17Honor all people. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honor the king.

    18Servants, be submissive to your masters with all respect, not only to the good and gentle, but also to the harsh.

  • Titus 2:9
    70%

    9Exhort servants to be obedient to their own masters, and to please them well in all things, not answering back;

  • 1 Cor 16:16
    70%

    16that you also be in submission to such, and to everyone who helps and labors with us.

  • Col 4:1
    70%

    1Masters, give to your servants that which is just and fair, knowing that you also have a Master in heaven.

  • Rom 13:1-3
    3 verses
    70%

    1Let every soul be subject to the higher authorities. For there is no authority except from God; the authorities that exist are ordained by God.

    2Therefore whoever resists the authority resists the ordinance of God, and those who resist shall bring judgment upon themselves.

    3For rulers are not a terror to good works, but to evil. Do you want to be unafraid of the authority? Do what is good, and you will have praise from the same.

  • Eph 6:9
    69%

    9And, you masters, do the same things to them, refraining from threatening, knowing that your own Master also is in heaven, and there is no partiality with him.

  • Heb 12:9
    69%

    9Furthermore, we have had human fathers who corrected us, and we respected them: shall we not much more be in subjection to the Father of spirits, and live?

  • Rom 6:16
    69%

    16Do you not know that to whom you yield yourselves as servants to obey, you are the servants of the one whom you obey, whether of sin leading to death, or of obedience leading to righteousness?

  • Eph 6:7
    69%

    7With goodwill doing service, as to the Lord, and not to men;

  • Heb 13:3
    69%

    3Remember those who are in prison, as if bound with them, and those who suffer adversity, as being yourselves also in the body.

  • Phil 3:17
    69%

    17Brothers, join in following my example, and mark those who walk as you have us for a pattern.

  • 1 Pet 2:25
    69%

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

  • Col 3:20
    68%

    20Children, obey your parents in all things, for this is well-pleasing to the Lord.

  • 1 Pet 3:17
    68%

    17For it is better, if it is the will of God, to suffer for doing good than for doing evil.

  • 1 Tim 2:2
    68%

    2For kings and all who are in authority, that we may lead a quiet and peaceful life in all godliness and honesty.

  • Rom 12:7
    68%

    7Or ministry, let us attend to our ministering: or he who teaches, on teaching;

  • Jude 1:17
    68%

    17But, beloved, remember the words which were spoken before by the apostles of our Lord Jesus Christ:

  • 2 Tim 2:14
    68%

    14Remind them of these things, charging them before the Lord not to argue about words to no profit, to the ruin of the hearers.

  • Jer 13:21
    68%

    21What will you say when he shall punish you? For you have taught them to be captains, and as chief over you: shall sorrows not take hold of you, as a woman in labor?

  • 2 Cor 10:6
    67%

    6And being ready to punish all disobedience, when your obedience is fulfilled.

  • 1 Tim 4:16
    67%

    16Take heed to yourself and to the doctrine; continue in them, for in doing this you will save both yourself and those who hear you.

  • Mark 10:42
    67%

    42But Jesus called them to him, and said to them, You know that those who are considered rulers over the Gentiles exercise lordship over them; and their great ones exercise authority over them.

  • Heb 2:1
    67%

    1Therefore we ought to give more earnest heed to the things which we have heard, lest at any time we should let them slip.