Thematic Bible: Masters' duties
Thematic Bible
Social duties » Masters' duties » Prompt payment of wages
"You are not to oppress your neighbor or rob him. "The wages of a hired laborer are not to remain in your possession until morning.
Verse Concepts
Pay his wages that same day before the sun sets, because he is poor and his livelihood depends on it. Otherwise, he may cry out to the LORD against you, and you will incur guilt."
Verse Concepts
Social duties » Masters' duties » Just dealing
Masters, treat your slaves justly and fairly, because you know that you also have a Master in heaven.
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Social duties » Masters' duties » Refraining from threats
Masters, treat your slaves the same way. Do not threaten them, for you know that both of you have the same Master in heaven, and there is no favoritism with him.
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Social duties » Masters' duties » Consideration for employees
"If I've refused to help my male and female servants when they complain against me, what will I do when God stands up to act? When he asks the questions, how will I answer him?