New King James Version
Hebrews 13:7
7Remember those who rule over you, who have spoken the word of God to you, whose faith follow, considering the outcome of their conduct.
Hebrews 13:7 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)Remember them which have the rule over you, who have spoken unto you the word of God: whose faith follow, considering the end of their conversation.
- New International Version (NIV)Remember your leaders, who spoke the word of God to you. Consider the outcome of their way of life and imitate their faith.
- English Standard Version (ESV)Remember your leaders, those who spoke to you the word of God. Consider the outcome of their way of life, and imitate their faith.
- New Living Translation (NLT)Remember your leaders who taught you the word of God. Think of all the good that has come from their lives, and follow the example of their faith.
Context of Hebrews 13:7
5Let your conduct be without covetousness; be content with such things as you have. For He Himself has said, “I will never leave you nor forsake you.” 6So we may boldly say: “The Lord is my helper; I will not fear. What can man do to me?” Remember those who rule over you, who have spoken the word of God to you, whose faith follow, considering the outcome of their conduct. 8Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever. 9Do not be carried about with various and strange doctrines. For it is good that the heart be established by grace, not with foods which have not profited those who have been occupied with them.
Read all of Hebrews 13Hebrews 13:7 word by word
Μνημονεύετε τῶν ἡγουμένων ὑμῶν, οἵτινες ἐλάλησαν ὑμῖν τὸν λόγον τοῦ θεοῦ, ὧν ἀναθεωροῦντες τὴν ἔκβασιν τῆς ἀναστροφῆς, μιμεῖσθε τὴν πίστιν.¶Read the interlinear
Words taken from the KJV.
- Rememberμνημονεύωmnēmoneuō · to rememberG3421
- them which have the rule overὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
- them which have the rule overἡγέομαιhēgeomai · to governG2233
- youσύsu · youG4771
- whoὅστιςhostis hētis ho6ti · who/whichG3748
- have spokenλαλέωlaleō · to speakG2980
- the wordλόγοςlogos · wordG3056
- of Godθεόςtheos · GodG2316
- whoseὅςhos hē ho · whichG3739
- faithπίστιςpistis · faithG4102
- followμιμέομαιmimeomai · to imitateG3401
- consideringἀναθεωρέωanatheōreō · to contemplateG333
- the endἔκβασιςekbasis · way outG1545
- ofἀναστροφήanastrophē · behaviourG391
Cross-references for Hebrews 13:7
- Hebrews 13:17Obey those who rule over you, and be submissive, for 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.
- Matthew 24:45“Who then is a faithful and wise servant, whom his master made ruler over his household, to give them food in due season?
- Luke 12:42And the Lord said, “Who then is that faithful and wise steward, whom his master will make ruler over his household, to give them their portion of food in due season?
- Acts 14:23So when they had appointed elders in every church, and prayed with fasting, they commended them to the Lord in whom they had believed.
- 1 Thessalonians 5:12And we urge you, brethren, to recognize those who labor among you, and are over you in the Lord and admonish you,
- 1 Timothy 3:5(for if a man does not know how to rule his own house, how will he take care of the church of God?);
- Luke 8:11“Now the parable is this: The seed is the word of God.
- Acts 4:31And when they had prayed, the place where they were assembled together was shaken; and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit, and they spoke the word of God with boldness.
- Acts 13:46Then Paul and Barnabas grew bold and said, “It was necessary that the word of God should be spoken to you first; but since you reject it, and judge yourselves unworthy of everlasting life, behold, we turn to the Gentiles.
- Romans 10:17So then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.
- 1 Thessalonians 2:13For this reason we also thank God without ceasing, because when you received the word of God which you heard from us, you welcomed it not as the word of men, but as it is in truth, the word of God, which also effectively works in you who believe.
- Revelation 1:9I, John, both your brother and companion in the tribulation and kingdom and patience of Jesus Christ, was on the island that is called Patmos for the word of God and for the testimony of Jesus Christ.
- Revelation 6:9When He opened the fifth seal, I saw under the altar the souls of those who had been slain for the word of God and for the testimony which they held.
- Revelation 20:4And I saw thrones, and they sat on them, and judgment was committed to them. Then I saw the souls of those who had been beheaded for their witness to Jesus and for the word of God, who had not worshiped the beast or his image, and had not received his mark on their foreheads or on their hands. And they lived and reigned with Christ for a thousand years.
- Hebrews 6:12that you do not become sluggish, but imitate those who through faith and patience inherit the promises.
- 1 Corinthians 4:16Therefore I urge you, imitate me.
Commentaries on Hebrews 13:7
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 7Remember them which have the rule over you - This clause should be translated, Remember your guides, ̔, who have spoken unto you the doctrine of God. Theodoret's note on this verse is very judicious: "He intends the saints who were dead, Stephen the first martyr, James the brother of John, and James called the Just. And there were many others who were taken off by the Jewish rage. 'Consider these, (said he), and, observing their example, imitate their…Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 7Remember them which have the rule over you - Margin, “are the guides.” The word used here means properly “leaders, guides, directors.” It is often applied to military commanders. Here it means teachers - appointed to lead or guide them to eternal life. It does not refer to them so much as rulers or governors, as teachers, or guides. In Hebrews 13:17, however, it is used in the former sense. The duty here enjoined is that of remembering them; that is…Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 7-15Verses 7-15 The instructions and examples of ministers, who honourably and comfortably closed their testimony, should be particularly remembered by survivors. And though their ministers were some dead, others dying, yet the great Head and High Priest of the church, the Bishop of their souls, ever lives, and is ever the same. Christ is the same in the Old Testament day. as in the gospel day, and will be so to his people for ever, equally merciful…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 7Remember your leaders: The word leaders referred to military, political, and religious figures. These leaders, likely founders of this community, taught the word of God to them, which is a basic duty of those who lead (see 1 Timothy 3:2; 2 Timothy 2:15; Titus 1:9). Their lives and faith were examples to follow.Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 77. Two manifestations of "brotherly love," hospitality and care for those in bonds. Be not forgetful--implying it was a duty which they all recognized, but which they might forget to act on (He 13:3, 7, 16). The enemies of Christianity themselves have noticed the practice of this virtue among Christians [Julian, Epistles, 49]. entertained angels unawares--Abraham and Lot did so (Ge 18:2; 19:1). To obviate the natural distrust felt of strangers, Paul says…Read the comment
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Commentaries on Hebrews 13
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Calvin’s Commentaries
- John Wesley’s Notes
- Illustrated New Testament
- Burkitt’s Expository Notes
- Darby Translation Notes
- Family Bible Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- The People’s New Testament
- Robertson’s Word Pictures
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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