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And they that have believing masters, let them not despise them, because they are brethren; but rather do them service, because they are faithful and beloved, partakers of the benefit. These things teach and exhort.

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Bible References

Believing

Colossians 4:1
Masters, treat your slaves with justice and fairness, because you know that you also have a master in heaven.
Philemon 1:10
I am appealing to you concerning my child, whose spiritual father I have become during my imprisonment, that is, Onesimus,

Let

Genesis 16:4
He had sexual relations with Hagar, and she became pregnant. Once Hagar realized she was pregnant, she despised Sarai.
Numbers 16:3
And they assembled against Moses and Aaron, saying to them, "You take too much upon yourselves, seeing that the whole community is holy, every one of them, and the Lord is among them. Why then do you exalt yourselves above the community of the Lord?"
Matthew 6:24
"No one can serve two masters, for either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and money.
2 Peter 2:10
especially those who indulge their fleshly desires and who despise authority. Brazen and insolent, they are not afraid to insult the glorious ones,
Jude 1:8
Yet these men, as a result of their dreams, defile the flesh, reject authority, and insult the glorious ones.

Because they are brethren

1 Timothy 5:1
Do not address an older man harshly but appeal to him as a father. Speak to younger men as brothers,
Matthew 23:8
But you are not to be called 'Rabbi,' for you have one Teacher and you are all brothers.
Matthew 25:40
And the king will answer them, 'I tell you the truth, just as you did it for one of the least of these brothers or sisters of mine, you did it for me.'
Romans 8:29
because those whom he foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, that his Son would be the firstborn among many brothers and sisters.
Galatians 3:26
For in Christ Jesus you are all sons of God through faith.
Colossians 3:11
Here there is neither Greek nor Jew, circumcised or uncircumcised, barbarian, Scythian, slave or free, but Christ is all and in all.

Because they are

Galatians 5:6
For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision carries any weight -- the only thing that matters is faith working through love.
Ephesians 1:1
From Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, to the saints [in Ephesus], the faithful in Christ Jesus.
Colossians 1:2
to the saints, the faithful brothers and sisters in Christ, at Colossae. Grace and peace to you from God our Father!
Colossians 3:12
Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with a heart of mercy, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience,
2 Thessalonians 1:3
We ought to thank God always for you, brothers and sisters, and rightly so, because your faith flourishes more and more and the love of each one of you all for one another is ever greater.
Philemon 1:5
because I hear of your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all the saints.

Partakers

Joel 2:28
After all of this I will pour out my Spirit on all kinds of people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy. Your elderly will have revelatory dreams; your young men will see prophetic visions.
Romans 11:17
Now if some of the branches were broken off, and you, a wild olive shoot, were grafted in among them and participated in the richness of the olive root,
Ephesians 3:6
namely, that through the gospel the Gentiles are fellow heirs, fellow members of the body, and fellow partakers of the promise in Christ Jesus.
Hebrews 3:1
Therefore, holy brothers and sisters, partners in a heavenly calling, take note of Jesus, the apostle and high priest whom we confess,
1 Peter 5:1
So as your fellow elder and a witness of Christ's sufferings and as one who shares in the glory that will be revealed, I urge the elders among you:

These

1 Timothy 4:11
Command and teach these things.
Titus 2:1
But as for you, communicate the behavior that goes with sound teaching.
Titus 3:8
This saying is trustworthy, and I want you to insist on such truths, so that those who have placed their faith in God may be intent on engaging in good works. These things are good and beneficial for all people.

General references

Genesis 24:33
When food was served, he said, "I will not eat until I have said what I want to say." "Tell us," Laban said.
1 Timothy 4:11
Command and teach these things.

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