Thematic Bible: What servants should do
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Servants » What servants should do
Teach slaves to be subject to their masters in everything, to be well-pleasing, not to talk back to them,
Verse Concepts
Slaves, be obedient to those who are your masters according to the flesh, with fear and trembling, in sincerity of heart, as to Christ; not in the way of eye-service, as men-pleasers, but as slaves of Christ, doing the will of God from the heart. Render service with good will, as to the Lord, and not to men, read more.
knowing that whatever good thing each one does, this he will receive back from the Lord, whether he is a slave or free.
knowing that whatever good thing each one does, this he will receive back from the Lord, whether he is a slave or free.
Let all who are under the yoke of slavery regard their masters as worthy of all honor, so that the name of God and the teaching may not be spoken against. Those who have believing masters must not be disrespectful to them because they are brethren, but they must serve them all the better, because those who benefit by their service are believers and beloved. Teach and urge these duties.
Slaves, in everything obey those who are your masters according to the flesh, not with eye-service, as men-pleasers, but in sincerity of heart, fearing the Lord. Whatever you do, do your work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men,