Hebrews 13:17
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Hebrews 13:17 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Hebrews 13:17 is a verse from the book of Hebrews in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Obey them that have the rule over you, and submit yourselves: for they watch for your souls, as they that must give acco..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Hebrews 13:17 — KJV
“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. have...: or, guide”
— Hebrews 13:17 (KJV)
Hebrews 13:17 in Context — About the Book of Hebrews
Hebrews argues one majestic thesis: Jesus is better — better than angels, Moses, priests, and every old-covenant shadow. He is our great High Priest who sympathizes with weakness, so we can approach the throne of grace with confidence. Faith's hall of fame in chapter 11 fuels endurance for the race.
Cross-References for Hebrews 13:17
“This matter is by the decree of the watchers, and the demand by the word of the holy ones: to the intent that the living may know that the most High ruleth in the kingdom of men, and giveth it to whomsoever he will, and setteth up over it the basest of men.”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 13:17: rule, over, watch
“And the LORD said unto Moses, Behold, thy days approach that thou must die: call Joshua, and present yourselves in the tabernacle of the congregation, that I may give him a charge. And Moses and Joshua went, and presented themselves in the tabernacle of the congregation.”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 13:17: yourselves, must, give
“And Moses said, Thou must give us also sacrifices and burnt offerings, that we may sacrifice unto the LORD our God. us: Heb. into our hands”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 13:17: must, give, may
“And thou shalt make the seven lamps thereof: and they shall light the lamps thereof, that they may give light over against it. shall light: or, shall cause to ascend it: Heb. the face of it”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 13:17: over, give, may
“And ye shall take them as an inheritance for your children after you, to inherit them for a possession; they shall be your bondmen for ever: but over your brethren the children of Israel, ye shall not rule one over another with rigour. they...: Heb. ye shall serve yourselves with them”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 13:17: rule, over, yourselves
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