...Exposition of the [PART in. considering the end of their conversation (e)."—~ " Obey them that have the rule over you, and submit yourselves; for they...watch for your souls, as they that must give account (f)" — It is evident that these passages relate to the ministers of religion, and not to civil magistrates....

...concerning which we read in the epistle to the Hebrews, (chap. xiii. ver. 17), "Obey them that have the rule over you, and submit yourselves ; for they...watch for your souls as they that must give account, tbat they may do it with joy, and not with grief, for that is unprofitable for you." To communicate...

...over you, who have spoken unto you the word of God ; whose faith follow." And, " Obey them that have the rule over you, and submit yourselves ; for they watch for your souls, as they that must give an account." The word, rule, in these instances, is from the Greek root Hyftfixi which...

...them, faith he, and futmit yourfelves; for they watch for your fouls, as thofe who are to render an account, that they may do it with joy, and not with grief, (or groaning.) Is it not indeed extreme iniquity and ingratitude, when they with anxious care and earneft...

...churches of Christ. " Obey them," says St. Paul, " that " have the rule over you, and submit your" selves, for they watch for your souls, as they " that must give account." In this passage, we have the sum and substance of ecclesiastical government. An obedience is claimed,...

...them, faith he, and fulmit yourfelves ; for they watch for your fouls, as thofe who are to render an account, that they may do it with joy, and not with grief, (or groaning.) Is it not indeed extreme iniquity and ingratitude, when they with anxious care and earneft...

...ministers in subordination, that is, civil government . For Ecclesiasticus thus: 'Obey them that have the rule over you, and submit yourselves, for they...watch for your souls as they that must give account.' Now, Miss Graham, if you can give any hidden and opposed meaning to these seemingly plain injunctions...

...Remember them, who have the rule over you, who have spoken to you the word of life. Obey them, that have the Rule over you, and submit yourselves ; for they...watch for your souls, as they that must give account, verse 17. Salute all them, that have the Rule over you, and all the Saints. They of Italy salute you....

...* 2 Tim. iii. 16, 17. 1 Tit. ii. 15. « 1 Tim. v. 20. » 1 Tim. v. 1, 9. you *. Obey them that have the rule over you, and submit yourselves; for they watch for your souls5. Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed0. Submitting...

...friendship, your kindest attention, your unceasing prayers. Give earnest heed to their ministrations, " for they watch for your souls, as they that must give account." To you the auspicious events of this day are fraught with consequences, great as the worth of your...