Hebrews 13:17
New King James Version
17 (A)Obey those who [a]rule over you, and be submissive, for (B)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.
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- Hebrews 13:17 lead
Hebrews 13:17
American Standard Version
17 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 [a]grief: for this were unprofitable for you.
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- Hebrews 13:17 Greek groaning.
Hebrews 13:17
New International Version
17 Have confidence in your leaders(A) and submit to their authority, because they keep watch over you(B) as those who must give an account. Do this so that their work will be a joy, not a burden, for that would be of no benefit to you.
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