Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
Exhort servants to be obedient unto their own masters, and to please them well in all things; not answering again;
To please
General references
Bible References
Servants
Ephesians 6:5
Slaves, you should obey those who are your earthly masters, out of reverence and eagerness to please them, with a sincere heart, as you would [obey] Christ.
Colossians 3:22
You slaves should obey your earthly masters in everything, [and] do not do it just when they are looking [at you], or to gain their favor, but do it with a sincere heart, out of reverence for the Lord.
1 Timothy 6:1
All those people who are under the reins of slavery [i.e., in subjection to someone] should consider their own masters as deserving of full respect, so that God's name and [His] teaching will not be spoken against [i.e., by unbelievers].
1 Peter 2:18
Slaves, submit yourselves to your masters and show them respect, not just the ones who are good [to you] and treat you well, but also to those who are harsh toward you.
To please
Ephesians 5:24
But just as the church submits to Christ, so wives also should submit to their husbands in everything.
General references
Romans 15:2
[Instead], each of us should do what pleases his neighbor in order to accomplish something good and uplifting [in his life].
1 Corinthians 12:22
On the contrary, those parts of the body which seem to be weaker [i.e., delicate organs like the heart, lungs, kidneys, etc.] are necessary [for life].