¹² So then ^(A)each of us shall give account of himself to God.

^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.

⁵ They will give an account to Him who is ready ^(A)to judge the living and the dead.