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NASB | Hebrews 13:17 ¶ Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they keep watch over your souls as those who will give an account. Let them do this with joy and not with grief, for this would be unprofitable for you. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Hebrews 13:17 ¶ Obey your [spiritual] leaders and submit to them [recognizing their authority over you], for they are keeping watch over your souls and continually guarding your spiritual welfare as those who will give an account [of their stewardship of you]. Let them do this with joy and not with grief and groans, for this would be of no benefit to you. |
Bible Question (short): Congregation to pastor relationship? |
Question (full): What is the relationship of the congregation toward a pastor? I understand that we should pray for our pastors, uphold them in all ways, and follow their leadership. But what is the biblical basis for this belief or attitude? Admittedly, if our pastor should ask us to do something that is immoral, we have a responsibility to tell the pastor he is wrong. Where though is the line drawn? When should one hold their tongue and not say anything when they believe something is amiss? |