KJV ORIGINAL
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 unprofitable for you.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Listen to your leaders and trust their guidance. They're genuinely looking out for your soul because they know they'll have to answer to God for how they led you. Let them do their job with joy instead of stress — when they're struggling, it doesn't help anyone, especially you.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Good leaders are invested in your growth, so make their job easier by actually listening.
📜 Historical Context — Why was this verse written?
The anonymous author wrote to a community of Jewish Christians in the mid-to-late 1st century. It was written to encourage these believers to persevere in their Christian faith and not revert to Judaism amidst persecution and discouragement.
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