...hath the Lord ordained that they which preach the Gospel should live of the Gospel. Obeythem that have the rule over you, and submit yourselves : for they watch for your souls, as they that must give an account, that they may do it •with joy, and not with grief: for that is unprofitable...

...good things, be beautiful and pleasant unto you. Obey them that have the rule over you, and sub«iit yourselves ; for they watch for your souls, as they...not with grief, for that is unprofitable for you. If you do these things it shall come to pass, that the peace of God shall enter into your houses, and...

...the word of God : whose faith follow, considering the end of their conversation. Obey them that have the rule over you, and submit yourselves : for they watch for your souls, as they that must give an account, that they may do it with joy, and not with grief. How shall they hear without...

...good, and to distribute, forget not; for with such sacrifices God is well pleased. 17. Obey them that rule over you, and submit yourselves; for they watch for your souls, as those that must give account, that they may do it with joy, and not with grief; for that is unprofitable...

...Obey them that have the ruie over you. and submit yourselves ; far they Watch for yoar souls, as those that must give account ; that they may do it with joy, and notwith'grief; for that isuoprofirable for you." As Christ himself, and all his faith* ful ministers...

...immediately to those who have the rule over you, the middle clause is more suitable to our purpose : '•' For they watch for your souls, as they that must give account." In which we have, . I. The ministerial office described — watching for souls. II. The grand motive...

...follow, considering the end of their conversation (way of life, not position)... Obey them that have the rule over you, and submit yourselves: for they...not with grief: for that is unprofitable for you." Hebrews 13:7, 17 "For of him, and through him, and to him, are all things: to whom be glory for ever....

...hath made ruler over his household, to give them meat in due season? Matthew 24:45 Obey them that have the rule over you, and submit yourselves: for they...not with grief: for that is unprofitable for you. Hebrews 13:17 Positions of authority and rulership in the Church have good biblical precedent and support...

...to just any person who claims to be a leader, there are scriptural guidelines. Obey them that have the rule over you, and submit yourselves: for they...not with grief: for that is unprofitable for you. Of course, you should pray and ask God which church you are to become a part of and which pastor you...

...admonition of the Lord" (Eph. 6:4). Likewise, Hebrews reminds us all that we are to, "Obey them that have the rule over you and submit yourselves: for they...not with grief: for that is unprofitable for you" (Heb. 13:17). These passages serve as a check and balance against those in authority becoming belligerent...