Hebrews 13:17
New Living Translation
17 Obey your spiritual leaders, and do what they say. Their work is to watch over your souls, and they are accountable to God. Give them reason to do this with joy and not with sorrow. That would certainly not be for your benefit.
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Hebrews 13:17
New English Translation
17 Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they keep watch over your souls and will give an account for their work.[a] Let them do this[b] with joy and not with complaints, for this would be no advantage for you.
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- Hebrews 13:17 tn Or “as ones who will give an account”; Grk “as giving an account.”
- Hebrews 13:17 tn Grk “that they may do this.”
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