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Hebrews 13:17

17 Obey your leaders and submit to their authority. They keep watch over you as men who must give an account. Obey them so that their work will be a joy, not a burden, for that would be of no advantage to you.

Cross References for Hebrews 13:17

1 Timothy 5:17 - The elders who direct the affairs of the church well are worthy of double honor, especially tho... Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 5:17 Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 5:17

Genesis 16:9 - Then the angel of the Lord told her, “Go back to your mistress and submit to her.” Click to read the verse Genesis 16:9 Click to read the verse Genesis 16:9

Ephesians 5:21 - Submit to one another out of reverence for Christ. Click to read the verse Ephesians 5:21 Click to read the verse Ephesians 5:21

Hebrews 13:7 - Remember your leaders, who spoke the word of God to you. Consider the outcome of their way of l... Click to read the verse Hebrews 13:7 Click to read the verse Hebrews 13:7

1 Peter 5:5 - Young men, in the same way be submissive to those who are older. All of you, clothe yourselves ... Click to read the verse 1 Peter 5:5 Click to read the verse 1 Peter 5:5

Acts 20:28 - Keep watch over yourselves and all the flock of which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers. B... Click to read the verse Acts 20:28 Click to read the verse Acts 20:28

Ezekiel 3:20 - “Again, when a righteous man turns from his righteousness and does evil, and I put a stumbling ... Click to read the verse Ezekiel 3:20 Click to read the verse Ezekiel 3:20

Acts 20:31 - So be on your guard! Remember that for three years I never stopped warning each of you night an... Click to read the verse Acts 20:31 Click to read the verse Acts 20:31

Ezekiel 3:17 - “Son of man, I have made you a watchman for the house of Israel; so hear the word I speak and g... Click to read the verse Ezekiel 3:17 Click to read the verse Ezekiel 3:17

Romans 12:8 - if it is encouraging, let him encourage; if it is contributing to the needs of others, let him ... Click to read the verse Romans 12:8 Click to read the verse Romans 12:8

2 Corinthians 12:15 - So I will very gladly spend for you everything I have and expend myself as well. If I love you ... Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 12:15 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 12:15

Exodus 32:31 - So Moses went back to the Lord and said, “Oh, what a great sin these people have committed! The... Click to read the verse Exodus 32:31 Click to read the verse Exodus 32:31

Jude 1:8 - In the very same way, these dreamers pollute their own bodies, reject authority and slander cel... Click to read the verse Jude 1:8 Click to read the verse Jude 1:8

Isaiah 62:6 - I have posted watchmen on your walls, O Jerusalem; they will never be silent day or night. You ... Click to read the verse Isaiah 62:6 Click to read the verse Isaiah 62:6

Numbers 18:1 - Duties of Priests and Levites The Lord said to Aaron, “You, your sons and your father’s family ... Click to read the verse Numbers 18:1 Click to read the verse Numbers 18:1

Luke 12:42 - The Lord answered, “Who then is the faithful and wise manager, whom the master puts in charge o... Click to read the verse Luke 12:42 Click to read the verse Luke 12:42

1 Corinthians 12:28 - And in the church God has appointed first of all apostles, second prophets, third teachers, the... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 12:28 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 12:28

2 Thessalonians 3:14 - If anyone does not obey our instruction in this letter, take special note of him. Do not associ... Click to read the verse 2 Thessalonians 3:14 Click to read the verse 2 Thessalonians 3:14

Ezekiel 33:2 - “Son of man, speak to your countrymen and say to them: ‘When I bring the sword against a land, ... Click to read the verse Ezekiel 33:2 Click to read the verse Ezekiel 33:2

Numbers 31:30 - From the Israelites’ half, select one out of every fifty, whether persons, cattle, donkeys, she... Click to read the verse Numbers 31:30 Click to read the verse Numbers 31:30

Jeremiah 6:17 - I appointed watchmen over you and said, ‘Listen to the sound of the trumpet!’ But you said, ‘We... Click to read the verse Jeremiah 6:17 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 6:17

1 Peter 5:2-3 - Be shepherds of God’s flock that is under your care, serving as overseers—not because you must,... Click to read the verse 1 Peter 5:2-3 Click to read the verse 1 Peter 5:2-3

1 Thessalonians 5:12-13 - Final Instructions Now we ask you, brothers, to respect those who work hard among you, who are ... Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 5:12-13 Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 5:12-13

Galatians 2:6 - As for those who seemed to be important—whatever they were makes no difference to me; God does ... Click to read the verse Galatians 2:6 Click to read the verse Galatians 2:6

Philippians 2:12 - Shining as Stars Therefore, my dear friends, as you have always obeyed—not only in my presence,... Click to read the verse Philippians 2:12 Click to read the verse Philippians 2:12

Proverbs 5:13 - I would not obey my teachers or listen to my instructors. Click to read the verse Proverbs 5:13 Click to read the verse Proverbs 5:13

Jeremiah 13:17 - But if you do not listen, I will weep in secret because of your pride; my eyes will weep bitter... Click to read the verse Jeremiah 13:17 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 13:17

1 Samuel 8:19 - But the people refused to listen to Samuel. “No!” they said. “We want a king over us. Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 8:19 Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 8:19

Philippians 3:18 - For, as I have often told you before and now say again even with tears, many live as enemies of... Click to read the verse Philippians 3:18 Click to read the verse Philippians 3:18

1 Samuel 25:12 - David’s men turned around and went back. When they arrived, they reported every word. Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 25:12 Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 25:12

James 4:7 - Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. Click to read the verse James 4:7 Click to read the verse James 4:7

Matthew 18:31 - When the other servants saw what had happened, they were greatly distressed and went and told t... Click to read the verse Matthew 18:31 Click to read the verse Matthew 18:31

Philippians 4:1 - Therefore, my brothers, you whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, that is how you should ... Click to read the verse Philippians 4:1 Click to read the verse Philippians 4:1

Philemon 1:20 - I do wish, brother, that I may have some benefit from you in the Lord; refresh my heart in Christ. Click to read the verse Philemon 1:20 Click to read the verse Philemon 1:20

Isaiah 52:8 - Listen! Your watchmen lift up their voices; together they shout for joy. When the Lord returns ... Click to read the verse Isaiah 52:8 Click to read the verse Isaiah 52:8

2 Timothy 4:5 - But you, keep your head in all situations, endure hardship, do the work of an evangelist, disch... Click to read the verse 2 Timothy 4:5 Click to read the verse 2 Timothy 4:5

Luke 16:2 - So he called him in and asked him, ‘What is this I hear about you? Give an account of your mana... Click to read the verse Luke 16:2 Click to read the verse Luke 16:2

2 Corinthians 5:10-11 - For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, that each one may receive what is du... Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 5:10-11 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 5:10-11

Ezekiel 3:17-21 - “Son of man, I have made you a watchman for the house of Israel; so hear the word I speak and g... Click to read the verse Ezekiel 3:17-21 Click to read the verse Ezekiel 3:17-21

Hosea 9:8 - The prophet, along with my God, is the watchman over Ephraim, yet snares await him on all his p... Click to read the verse Hosea 9:8 Click to read the verse Hosea 9:8

Song of Songs 3:3 - The watchmen found me as they made their rounds in the city. “Have you seen the one my heart lo... Click to read the verse Song of Songs 3:3 Click to read the verse Song of Songs 3:3

1 Thessalonians 2:19-20 - For what is our hope, our joy, or the crown in which we will glory in the presence of our Lord ... Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 2:19-20 Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 2:19-20

Ezekiel 33:7 - “Son of man, I have made you a watchman for the house of Israel; so hear the word I speak and g... Click to read the verse Ezekiel 33:7 Click to read the verse Ezekiel 33:7

Luke 14:21 - “The servant came back and reported this to his master. Then the owner of the house became angr... Click to read the verse Luke 14:21 Click to read the verse Luke 14:21

James 3:1 - Taming the Tongue Not many of you should presume to be teachers, my brothers, because you know ... Click to read the verse James 3:1 Click to read the verse James 3:1

Ezekiel 33:7-9 - “Son of man, I have made you a watchman for the house of Israel; so hear the word I speak and g... Click to read the verse Ezekiel 33:7-9 Click to read the verse Ezekiel 33:7-9

1 Thessalonians 2:8 - We loved you so much that we were delighted to share with you not only the gospel of God but ou... Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 2:8 Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 2:8

Ezekiel 34:10 - This is what the Sovereign Lord says: I am against the shepherds and will hold them accountable... Click to read the verse Ezekiel 34:10 Click to read the verse Ezekiel 34:10

2 Corinthians 6:5 - in beatings, imprisonments and riots; in hard work, sleepless nights and hunger; Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 6:5 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 6:5

Luke 9:10 - Jesus Feeds the Five Thousand When the apostles returned, they reported to Jesus what they had ... Click to read the verse Luke 9:10 Click to read the verse Luke 9:10

Romans 14:12 - So then, each of us will give an account of himself to God. Click to read the verse Romans 14:12 Click to read the verse Romans 14:12

1 Corinthians 4:1-2 - Apostles of Christ So then, men ought to regard us as servants of Christ and as those entrusted... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 4:1-2 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 4:1-2

1 Thessalonians 5:12 - Final Instructions Now we ask you, brothers, to respect those who work hard among you, who are ... Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 5:12 Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 5:12

Philippians 1:4 - In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy Click to read the verse Philippians 1:4 Click to read the verse Philippians 1:4

Ephesians 4:12 - to prepare God’s people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up Click to read the verse Ephesians 4:12 Click to read the verse Ephesians 4:12

Acts 15:6 - The apostles and elders met to consider this question. Click to read the verse Acts 15:6 Click to read the verse Acts 15:6

Hebrews 13:24 - Greet all your leaders and all God’s people. Those from Italy send you their greetings. Click to read the verse Hebrews 13:24 Click to read the verse Hebrews 13:24

Philippians 2:29 - Welcome him in the Lord with great joy, and honor men like him, Click to read the verse Philippians 2:29 Click to read the verse Philippians 2:29

1 Corinthians 16:16 - to submit to such as these and to everyone who joins in the work, and labors at it. Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 16:16 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 16:16

Philippians 2:16 - as you hold out the word of life—in order that I may boast on the day of Christ that I did not ... Click to read the verse Philippians 2:16 Click to read the verse Philippians 2:16

1 Thessalonians 3:9-10 - How can we thank God enough for you in return for all the joy we have in the presence of our Go... Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 3:9-10 Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 3:9-10

Acts 20:24-26 - However, I consider my life worth nothing to me, if only I may finish the race and complete the... Click to read the verse Acts 20:24-26 Click to read the verse Acts 20:24-26

1 Samuel 15:19-20 - Why did you not obey the Lord? Why did you pounce on the plunder and do evil in the eyes of the... Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 15:19-20 Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 15:19-20