Hebrews 13:7

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.

Cross-references

In Hebrews 13:17, the same leaders are addressed with a command to obey and submit, complementing the call to remember them.

In Hebrews 13:24, greeting the leaders shows ongoing respect — a practical outworking of remembering them.

Hebrews 6:12 likewise urges imitation of those who through faith and patience inherit promises — reinforcing the call to imitate the leaders.

In 2 Thessalonians 3:9, Paul states he made himself a model to imitate, supporting the call here to imitate leaders.

Romans 10:17 explains that faith comes from hearing the word of Christ — the source of the leaders' faith they are to imitate.

In 2 Thessalonians 3:7, Paul reminds them to imitate his diligent labor, providing a concrete aspect of imitating leaders' way of life.

In 1 Corinthians 4:16, Paul directly urges imitation of himself, echoing the call to imitate leaders' faith here.

In 1 Corinthians 11:1, Paul ties imitation to following Christ, deepening the call to imitate leaders' faith here.

In 1 Thessalonians 5:13, esteeming leaders highly in love expands on the respect called for — similar to imitating their faith.

In 1 Thessalonians 5:12, believers are urged to respect those who labor among them — directly reinforcing the call to honor leaders.

In Philippians 3:17, Paul urges following his example and others like him, directly paralleling the imitation command here.

1 Thessalonians 2:13 emphasizes receiving the word from leaders as God's word itself — the very dynamic behind the leaders' ministry.

James 5:10 Parallel

James 5:10 similarly points to prophets as examples of patience, reinforcing the call to imitate faithful leaders.

1 Timothy 5:17 commends honoring elders who preach and teach — directly supporting the call here to remember and imitate such leaders.

In Acts 7:55-60, Stephen's faithful martyrdom exemplifies the 'outcome of their way of life' to be considered here.

In 1 Thessalonians 1:6, the Thessalonians became imitators of Paul and the Lord, illustrating the imitation of leaders' faith here.

1 Corinthians 16:18 urges recognition of those who refresh the spirit — echoing the call here to remember and honor faithful leaders.

1 Thessalonians 3:6 reports the Thessalonians' kind remembrance of their apostles — mirroring the call here to remember faithful leaders.

Galatians 2:6 warns against giving undue regard to reputed leaders — balancing the call here to imitate those who faithfully spoke God's word.

Romans 12:8 Parallel

Romans 12:8 encourages diligent leadership — the kind of faithful example believers are called to follow here.

Luke 12:42 Parallel

In Luke 12:42, the faithful manager parallels the leaders whose faith we are to imitate — both entrusted with God's household.

In Matthew 24:45, a faithful servant set over the household illustrates the kind of leader whose outcome we are to consider.

Proverbs 5:13 laments ignoring teachers — the opposite of heeding and imitating faithful leaders as urged here.

Judges 7:17 Parallel

Judges 7:17 shows Gideon instructing his men to imitate him — an OT parallel to the call to imitate leaders' faith here.

Acts 14:23 Historical context

In Acts 14:23, elders were appointed with prayer — showing the origin and commissioning of leaders we are to remember.