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Remember Past Leaders
Commentators widely agree this verse refers to past spiritual leaders, likely those who have passed away. These were the foundational teachers who first brought the 'word of God' to the community. The command is to actively remember their teaching and example, honoring the legacy they left behind.
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Albert Barnes
On Hebrews 13:7
18th Century
Theologian
Remember them which have the rule over you. The margin reads, "are the guides." The word used here properly means leaders, guides, dir…
AT Robertson
On Hebrews 13:7
Remember (μνημονευετε). Present active imperative of μνημονευω, old verb to be
mindful of (from μνημων, mindful) wit…
Charles Ellicott
On Hebrews 13:7
19th Century
Bishop
Which have the rule.—Rather, who were your leaders (Hebrews 13:17; Hebrews 13:24; [Reference Acts…
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Charles Spurgeon
On Hebrews 13:6–8
19th Century
Preacher
So that we may boldly say, The Lord is my helper, and I will not fear what man shall do unto me. Remember them which have the rule over you, wh…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Hebrews 13:7
“Leaders” (GK 2451; cf. also vv.17, 24) is a general term, used of leaders of religious bodies as well as of princes, military commanders, etc. Thi…
John Calvin
On Hebrews 13:7
16th Century
Theologian
Remember, etc. What follows refers not so much to morals as to doctrine. He first sets before the Jews the example of those by wh…
John Gill
On Hebrews 13:7
17th Century
Pastor
Remember them which have the rule over you
Christ's church is a kingdom, and he is King in it; pastors of churches a…
Matthew Henry
On Hebrews 13:7–15
17th Century
Minister
The instructions and examples of ministers who honorably and comfortably concluded their testimony should be particularly remembered by survivors. …