Hebrews 13:17
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King James Version (modern wording)
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 useless for you.
Hebrews 13:17 (KJV)
American Standard Version
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 grief: for this were unprofitable for you.
Hebrews 13:17 (ASV)
Berean Standard Bible
Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they watch over your souls as those who must give an account. To this end, allow them to lead with joy and not with grief, for that would be of no advantage to you.
Hebrews 13:17 (BSB)
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What does Hebrews 13:17 say?
Hebrews 13:17 in modern King James wording reads: "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 useless for you."
Where is Hebrews 13:17 found in the Bible?
Hebrews 13:17 is verse 17 of chapter 13 of the book of Hebrews, in the New Testament. Hebrews has 13 chapters.
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