due to the hope which is laid up for you in heaven. You heard of this hope originally in the message of the Truth, in that gospel

I am suffering now on your behalf, but I rejoice in that; I would make up the full sum of all that Christ has to suffer in my person on behalf of the church, his Body;

Children, obey your parents at every point, for this pleases the Lord right well.

Servants, obey your masters here below at every point; do not work simply when their eye is on you, like those who court human favour, but serve them with a single heart out of reverence for your Lord and Master.