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, obey your human masters with fear and trembling, in the sincerity of your heart as to Christ,
Colossians 3:22
Slaves, obey your earthly masters in every respect, not only when they are watching -- like those who are strictly people-pleasers -- but with a sincere heart, fearing the Lord.
1 Timothy 6:1
Those who are under the yoke as slaves must regard their own masters as deserving of full respect. This will prevent the name of God and Christian teaching from being discredited.
1 Peter 2:18
Slaves, be subject to your masters with all reverence, not only to those who are good and gentle, but also to those who are perverse.
To please
Ephesians 5:24
But as the church submits to Christ, so also wives should submit to their husbands in everything.
General references
Genesis 30:29
"You know how I have worked for you," Jacob replied, "and how well your livestock have fared under my care.
Genesis 31:6
You know that I've worked for your father as hard as I could,
Romans 15:2
Let each of us please his neighbor for his good to build him up.
1 Corinthians 12:22
On the contrary, those members that seem to be weaker are essential,