Thematic Bible: Servant's duty
Thematic Bible
Servant's duty » Faithfulness
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.
Servant's duty » Respect for masters
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].
Servant's duty » Obedience
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.
Servant's duty » Patience in hard places
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.
Servant's duty » Desire to please
Slaves should be in subjection to their own masters in everything. They should try hard to please them, without talking back