Hebrews 13:17 Cross References

Hebrews 13:17

17: Obey your spiritual leaders and do what they say. Their work is to watch over your souls, and they know they are accountable to God. Give them reason to do this joyfully and not with sorrow. That would certainly not be for your benefit.

1 Thessalonians 5:12

  1. Dear brothers and sisters, honor those who are your leaders in the Lord's work. They work hard among you and warn you against all that is wrong.
  2. Think highly of them and give them your wholehearted love because of their work. And remember to live peaceably with each other.

Hebrews 13:7

  1. Remember your leaders who first taught you the word of God. Think of all the good that has come from their lives, and trust the Lord as they do.

1 Timothy 5:17

  1. Elders who do their work well should be paid well, especially those who work hard at both preaching and teaching.

Acts 20:28

  1. "And now beware! Be sure that you feed and shepherd God's flock--his church, purchased with his blood--over whom the Holy Spirit has appointed you as elders.

1 Peter 5:5

  1. You younger men, accept the authority of the elders. And all of you, serve each other in humility, for "God sets himself against the proud, but he shows favor to the humble."

1 Peter 5:2

  1. Care for the flock of God entrusted to you. Watch over it willingly, not grudgingly--not for what you will get out of it, but because you are eager to serve God.
  2. Don't lord it over the people assigned to your care, but lead them by your good example.

Jeremiah 13:17

  1. And if you still refuse to listen, I will weep alone because of your pride. My eyes will overflow with tears because the LORD's flock will be led away into exile.

1 Corinthians 16:16

  1. to respect them fully and others like them who serve with such real devotion.

Ezekiel 33:7

  1. "Now, son of man, I am making you a watchman for the people of Israel. Therefore, listen to what I say and warn them for me.
  2. If I announce that some wicked people are sure to die and you fail to warn them about changing their ways, then they will die in their sins, but I will hold you responsible for their deaths.
  3. But if you warn them to repent and they don't repent, they will die in their sins, but you will not be held responsible.

Philippians 2:12

  1. Dearest friends, you were always so careful to follow my instructions when I was with you. And now that I am away you must be even more careful to put into action God's saving work in your lives, obeying God with deep reverence and fear.

1 Corinthians 4:1

  1. So look at Apollos and me as mere servants of Christ who have been put in charge of explaining God's secrets.
  2. Now, a person who is put in charge as a manager must be faithful.

Ezekiel 3:17

  1. "Son of man, I have appointed you as a watchman for Israel. Whenever you receive a message from me, pass it on to the people immediately.
  2. If I warn the wicked, saying, `You are under the penalty of death,' but you fail to deliver the warning, they will die in their sins. And I will hold you responsible, demanding your blood for theirs.
  3. If you warn them and they keep on sinning and refuse to repent, they will die in their sins. But you will have saved your life because you did what you were told to do.
  4. If good people turn bad and don't listen to my warning, they will die. If you did not warn them of the consequences, then they will die in their sins. Their previous good deeds won't help them, and I will hold you responsible, demanding your blood for theirs.
  5. But if you warn them and they repent, they will live, and you will have saved your own life, too."

1 Thessalonians 2:19

  1. After all, what gives us hope and joy, and what is our proud reward and crown? It is you! Yes, you will bring us much joy as we stand together before our Lord Jesus when he comes back again.
  2. For you are our pride and joy.

Philippians 2:29

  1. Welcome him with Christian love and with great joy, and be sure to honor people like him.

Exodus 32:31

  1. So Moses returned to the LORD and said, "Alas, these people have committed a terrible sin. They have made gods of gold for themselves.

1 Samuel 15:19

  1. Why haven't you obeyed the LORD? Why did you rush for the plunder and do exactly what the LORD said not to do?"
  2. "But I did obey the LORD," Saul insisted. "I carried out the mission he gave me. I brought back King Agag, but I destroyed everyone else.

Romans 14:12

  1. Yes, each of us will have to give a personal account to God.

Isaiah 62:6

  1. O Jerusalem, I have posted watchmen on your walls; they will pray to the LORD day and night for the fulfillment of his promises. Take no rest, all you who pray.

1 Thessalonians 3:9

  1. How we thank God for you! Because of you we have great joy in the presence of God.
  2. Night and day we pray earnestly for you, asking God to let us see you again to fill up anything that may still be missing in your faith.

2 Thessalonians 3:14

  1. Take note of those who refuse to obey what we say in this letter. Stay away from them so they will be ashamed.

2 Corinthians 5:10

  1. For we must all stand before Christ to be judged. We will each receive whatever we deserve for the good or evil we have done in our bodies.
  2. It is because we know this solemn fear of the Lord that we work so hard to persuade others. God knows we are sincere, and I hope you know this, too.

Hebrews 13:24

  1. Give my greetings to all your leaders and to the other believers there. The Christians from Italy send you their greetings.

Philippians 1:4

  1. I always pray for you, and I make my requests with a heart full of joy

Ezekiel 33:2

  1. "Son of man, give your people this message: When I bring an army against a country, the people of that land choose a watchman.

Acts 20:24

  1. But my life is worth nothing unless I use it for doing the work assigned me by the Lord Jesus--the work of telling others the Good News about God's wonderful kindness and love.
  2. "And now I know that none of you to whom I have preached the Kingdom will ever see me again.
  3. Let me say plainly that I have been faithful. No one's damnation can be blamed on me,

Genesis 16:9

  1. Then the angel of the LORD said, "Return to your mistress and submit to her authority."

Proverbs 5:13

  1. Oh, why didn't I listen to my teachers? Why didn't I pay attention to those who gave me instruction?

1 Samuel 8:19

  1. But the people refused to listen to Samuel's warning. "Even so, we still want a king," they said.

Ephesians 5:21

  1. And further, you will submit to one another out of reverence for Christ.

James 4:7

  1. So humble yourselves before God. Resist the Devil, and he will flee from you.

Luke 16:2

  1. So his employer called him in and said, 'What's this I hear about your stealing from me? Get your report in order, because you are going to be dismissed.'

Philippians 2:16

  1. Hold tightly to the word of life, so that when Christ returns, I will be proud that I did not lose the race and that my work was not useless.

Philippians 4:1

  1. Dear brothers and sisters, I love you and long to see you, for you are my joy and the reward for my work. So please stay true to the Lord, my dear friends.

Philippians 3:18

  1. For I have told you often before, and I say it again with tears in my eyes, that there are many whose conduct shows they are really enemies of the cross of Christ.
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