Thematic Bible: Servant's duty
Thematic Bible
Servant's duty » Faithfulness
Slaves, always obey your earthly masters, not only when their eyes are on you, as if you had but to please men, but giving them ungrudging service, in your reverence for the Master.
Servant's duty » Respect for masters
All who are in the position of slaves should regard their masters as deserving of the greatest respect, so that the Name of God, and our Teaching, may not be maligned.
Servant's duty » Obedience
Slaves, obey your earthly masters, with anxious care, giving them ungrudging service, as if obeying the Christ;
Servant's duty » Patience in hard places
Those of you who are domestic servants should always be submissive and respectful to their masters, not only to those who are good and considerate, but also to those who are arbitrary.
Servant's duty » Desire to please
Urge slaves to be submissive to their owners in all circumstances, and to try their best to please them.