17 Bible Verses about Servants

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John 13:5

After that, poured he water into a basin, and began to wash his disciples' feet, and to wipe them with the towel wherewith he was gird.

Philippians 2:1-4

If there be among you any consolation in Christ, if there be any comfortable love, if there be any fellowship of the spirit, if there be any compassion of mercy: fulfil my joy, that ye draw one way, having one love, being of one accord, and of one mind, that nothing be done through strife or vain glory, but that in meekness of mind every man esteem others better than himself,read more.
and that no man consider his own, but what is mete for others.

From Thematic Bible


Christian ministers » Servants » Soldiers of Christ

Philippians 2:25

I supposed it necessary to send brother Epaphroditus unto you, my companion in labour and fellow soldier, your apostle, and my minister at my needs.

2 Timothy 2:3-4

Thou therefore suffer affliction as a good soldier of Jesus Christ. No man that warreth entangleth himself with worldly business; and that, because he would please him that hath chosen him to be a soldier.

Christian ministers » Servants » Of jesus Christ

Christian ministers » Servants » Of God

Christian ministers » Servants » Stars

Revelation 1:20

and the mystery of the seven stars which thou sawest in my right hand, and the seven golden candlesticks. The seven stars are the messengers of the seven congregations: And the seven candlesticks which thou sawest are the seven congregations.

Revelation 2:1

Unto the messenger of the congregation of Ephesus write, 'These things saith he that holdeth the seven stars in his right hand, and walketh in the midst of the seven golden candlesticks:

Christian ministers » Servants » Of the grace of God

Christian ministers » Servants » of the Lord

Christian ministers » Servants » Shepherds

Jeremiah 23:4

I will set shepherds also over them, which shall feed them. They shall no more fear and dread, for there shall none of them be lost, sayeth the LORD.

Christian ministers » Servants » Of the mysteries of God

Christian ministers » Servants » Stewards of God

Christian ministers » Servants » Of the church

Duty » Servants » Faithfulness

Duty » Servants » Respect for masters

1 Timothy 6:1

Let as many servants as are under the yoke count their masters worthy of all honour, that the name of God, and his doctrine be not evil spoken of.

Duty » Servants » Obedience

Duty » Servants » Patience in hard places

Duty » Servants » Desire to please

Titus 2:9

The servants exhort to be obedient unto their own masters, and to please in all things, not answering again,

Faithful » Servants

Exodus 21:5

But and if the servant say, 'I love my master and my wife and my children, I will not go out free.'

Psalm 123:2

Behold, even as the eyes of servants look unto the hands of their masters, and as the eyes of a maiden unto the hands of her mistress, even so our eyes wait upon the LORD our God, until he have mercy upon us.

Proverbs 17:2

A discreet servant shall have more rule than the sons that have no wisdom, and shall have like heritage with the brethren.

Proverbs 27:18

Whoso keepeth his fig tree, shall enjoy the fruits thereof; he that waiteth upon his master, shall come to honour.

More verses: Matthew 24:45

Injustice » Specially to be avoided towards » Servants

Job 31:13-14

Did I ever think scorn to do right unto my servants and maidens, when they had any matter against me? But seeing that God will sit in judgment, what shall I do? And for so much as he will needs visit me, what answer shall I give him?

Intercessory prayer » Should be offered up for » Servants

Luke 7:2-3

And the servant of a certain Centurion was sick, and ready to die, whom he made much of. And when he heard of Jesus, he sent unto him the elders of the Jews, beseeching him that he would come and heal his servant.

Presents » Things given as » Servants

Genesis 29:29

And Laban gave to Rachel his daughter, Bilhah his handmaid to be her servant.

Genesis 29:24

And Laban gave unto his daughter Lea, Zilpah his maid, to be her servant.

Genesis 20:14

Then took Abimelech sheep and oxen, menservants and womenservants, and gave them unto Abraham, and delivered him Sara his wife again.

Servant » Instances of good » Servants » Of david

2 Samuel 15:21

And Ittai answered the king and said, "As surely as the LORD liveth, and as surely as my lord the king liveth: in what place my lord the king shall be, whether in death or life, even there will thy servant be."

2 Samuel 12:18

And it happened the seventh day that the child died. But the servants of David durst not tell him that the child was dead. For they said, "See, while the child was yet alive, we spake unto him, and he would not hearken unto our voice. How much more then will he vex himself if we tell him that the child is dead?"

2 Samuel 15:15

And the king's servants said to him, "Behold, thy servants are ready to whatsoever my lord the king shall appoint."

Servant » Instances of good » Servants » Of abigail

1 Samuel 25:14-17

But one of the lads told Abigail, Nabal's wife, saying, "See, David sent messengers unto our master out of the wilderness to salute him, and he railed on them. And yet the men were very good unto us and did us no displeasure, neither missed we anything, as long as were conversant with them, when we were in the fields. But they were a wall of defense unto us both by night and also by day, all the while we were with them keeping sheep. read more.
Now take heed and see what thou hast to do, for it is concluded to do mischief unto our master and to all his household. And he is ungracious to speak to."

Servant » Instances of good » Servants » Of naaman

2 Kings 5:2-3

And there had gone a company of soldiers out of Syria a running, and had brought out of the country of Israel a little maid, which was with Naaman's wife. And the Damsel said unto her lady, "I would my master were with a prophet that is in Samaria: he would deliver him of his leprosy."

2 Kings 5:13

Then came his servants and communed with him, and said, "Father if the prophet had bid thee done some great thing, oughtest thou not to have done it? How much rather then shouldest thou do it, while he sayeth to thee only, 'Wash and be clean?'"

Servant » Instances of good » Servants » Of nehemiah

Nehemiah 4:16

And from that time forth it came to pass, that the half part of the young men did the labour, and the other half part held spears, shields, bows, and breastplates: and the rulers stood behind all the house of Judah,

Nehemiah 4:23

As for me and my brethren, and my servants, and the men of the watch behind me, we put never off our clothes, so much as to wash ourselves.

Servant » Instances of good » Servants » Of jonathan

1 Samuel 14:7

And his harness bearer said unto him, "Do all that is in thine heart. Set thee forward; and see, I am with thee, as thine heart lusteth."

Servant » Instances of good » Servants » Onesimus

Philemon 1:11

which in time past was to thee unprofitable: but now profitable both to thee and also to me,

Servant » Instances of good » Servants » Of cornelius

Acts 10:7

When the angel which spake unto Cornelius was departed, he called two of his household servants, and a devout soldier of them that waited on him,

Servant » Instances of good » Servants » Of the roman centurion

Matthew 8:9

For I also myself am a man under power, and have soldiers under me: and I say to one, Go, and he goeth; and to another, Come, and he cometh; and to my servant, Do this, and he doeth it."

Servant » Instances of good » Servants » Of boaz

Ruth 2:4

And behold, Boaz came from Bethlehem and said unto the harvest men, "The LORD be with you." And they answered him, "The LORD bless thee."

Servant » Instances of good » Servants » Of ziba

Servant » Instances of good » Servants » Of abraham

Servants » God's

1 Chronicles 6:49

But Aaron and his sons burnt upon the altar of burnt offerings and on the altar of cense, and were appointed unto all that was to do in the place most holy, and to make an atonement for Israel in all points according as Moses the servant of God had commanded.

Servants » Servants not being able to serve two masters

2 Corinthians 6:14-16

Set yourselves therefore at large, and bear not a stranger's yoke with the unbelievers. For what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? What company hath light with darkness? What concord hath Christ with Belial? Either, what part hath he that believeth with an infidel? How agreeth the temple of God with images? And ye are the temple of the living God, as said God, "I will dwell among them, and walk among them, and will be their God: and they shall be my people."

1 Corinthians 10:20-22

Nay, but I say, that these things which the gentiles offer, they offer to devils, and not to God. And I would not that ye should have fellowship with the devils. Ye cannot drink of the cup of the Lord, and of the cup of the devils. Ye can not be partakers of the Lord's table, and of the table of devils. Either, shall we provoke the Lord? Or are we stronger than he?

James 3:9-12

Therewith bless we God the father, and therewith curse we men which are made after the similitude of God. Out of one mouth proceedeth blessing and cursing. My brethren, these things ought not so to be. Doth a fountain send forth at one place sweet water, and bitter also? read more.
Can the fig tree, my brethren, bear olive berries: or a vine bear figs? So can no fountain give both salt water and fresh also.

Servants » When good » Are partakers of gospel privileges

Servants » What servants should do

Titus 2:9

The servants exhort to be obedient unto their own masters, and to please in all things, not answering again,

Ephesians 6:5-8

Servants, be obedient unto your carnal masters, with fear and trembling, in singleness of your hearts, as unto Christ: not with service in the eyesight, as men-pleasers: but as the servants of Christ, doing the will of God from the heart with good will, even as though serving the Lord and not men. read more.
And remember that whatsoever good thing any man doeth, that shall he receive again of the Lord, whether he be bond or free.

1 Timothy 6:1-2

Let as many servants as are under the yoke count their masters worthy of all honour, that the name of God, and his doctrine be not evil spoken of. See that they which have believing masters despise them not because they are brethren: but so much the rather do service, forasmuch as they are believing and beloved and partakers of the benefits. These things teach and exhort.

Colossians 3:22-23

Servants, be obedient unto your bodily masters in all things: not with eye service as men pleasers, but in singleness of heart fearing God. And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily as though ye did it to the Lord, and not unto men,

Servants » The term often used to express humility

Genesis 33:5

And he lift up his eyes and saw the wives and their children, and said, "What are these which thou there hast?" And he said, "They are the children which God hath given thy servant."

Genesis 18:3

and said, "Lord, if I have found favour in thy sight, go not by thy servant.

1 Samuel 20:7

And if thy father say thus, 'It is well done,' then thy servant shall have peace. But and if he be angry, then be sure that wickedness is utterly concluded of him.

1 Kings 20:32

And they girded sack cloth about their loins and put ropes about their heads, and went out to the king of Israel and said, "Thy servant Benhadad sayeth, 'I pray thee let me live.'" And he said, "Is he yet alive? He is my brother." And they took the word for good luck and hastily caught it out of his mouth, and said, "Yea, thy brother Benhadad."

Servants » Slaves or bond » To participate in all national rejoicings

Deuteronomy 12:18

but thou must eat them before the LORD thy God, in the place which the LORD thy God hath chosen: both thou, thy son and thy daughter, thy servant and thy maid and the Levite that is within thy gates: and thou shalt rejoice before the LORD thy God, in all that thou puttest thine hand to.

Deuteronomy 16:11

And rejoice before the LORD thy God: both thou, thy son, thy daughter, thy servant and thy maid, and the Levite that is within thy gates, and the stranger, the fatherless and the widow that are among you, in the place which the LORD thy God hath chosen to make his name dwell there.

Deuteronomy 16:14

And thou shalt rejoice in that thy feast; both thou and thy son, thy daughter, thy servant, thy maid, the Levite, the stranger, the fatherless and the widow that are in thy cities.

Servants » Christ condescended to the office of

John 13:5

After that, poured he water into a basin, and began to wash his disciples' feet, and to wipe them with the towel wherewith he was gird.

Luke 22:27

For whether is greater, he that sitteth at meat: or he that serveth? Is not he that sitteth at meat? And I am among you, as he that ministereth.

Servants » Slaves or bond » All israelites sold as, to be free at the jubilee

Leviticus 25:10

And ye shall hallow the fiftieth year, and proclaim liberty throughout the land unto all the inhabiters thereof. It shall be a year of horns blowing unto you and ye shall return: every man unto his possession and every man unto his kindred again.

Leviticus 25:40-41

but as a hired servant and as a sojourner he shall be with thee, and shall serve thee unto the trumpet year, and then shall he depart from thee: both he and his children with him, and shall return unto his own kindred again and unto the possessions of his fathers;

Leviticus 25:54

If he be not bought free in the meantime, then he shall go out in the trumpet year and his children with him;

Servants » Slaves or bond » Seizing and stealing of men for, condemned and punished by the law

Deuteronomy 24:7

If any man be found stealing any of his brethren the children of Israel, and maketh chevisance of him or selleth him, the thief shall die. And thou shalt put evil away from thee.

1 Timothy 1:10

and whoremongers; to them that defile themselves with mankind; to menstealers; to liars and to perjured, and so forth if there be any other thing that is contrary to wholesome doctrine

Servants » Duties of, to masters » To be faithful to them

Titus 2:10

neither be pickers, but that they show all good faithfulness, that they may do worship to the doctrine of God our saviour in all things.

Luke 16:10-12

He that is faithful in that which is least: the same is faithful in much. So then if ye have not been faithful in the wicked mammon, who will believe you in that which is true? And if ye have not been faithful in another man's business: who shall give you your own?

Servants » Bond, illustrative » Of Christ

Psalm 40:6

Sacrifice and meat-offering thou wouldest not, but mine ears hast thou opened. Burnt-offerings and sacrifice for sin hast thou not required.

Philippians 2:7-8

Nevertheless, he made himself of no reputation, and took on him the shape of a servant, and became like unto men, and was found in his apparel as a man. He humbled himself and became obedient unto the death, even the death of the cross.

Hebrews 10:5

Wherefore when he cometh into the world, he saith, "Sacrifice and offering thou wouldest not have: but a body hast thou ordained me.

Servants » Slaves or bond » By birth

Genesis 14:14

When Abram heard that his brother was taken, he harnessed his servants born in his own house, three hundred and eighteen, and followed till they came at Dan.

Psalm 116:16

Behold, O LORD, how that I am thy servant; I am thy servant, and the son of thy handmaid. Thou hast broken my bonds in sunder.

Jeremiah 2:14

"Is Israel a bond servant, or one of the household? Why is he then so spoiled?

Servants » When good » Have God with them

Genesis 39:21

but the LORD was with Joseph and showed him mercy, and got him favour in the sight of the keeper of the prison;

Genesis 31:42

And except the God of my father, the God of Abraham, and the God whom Isaac feareth, had been with me: surely thou hadst sent me away now all empty. But God beheld my tribulation, and the labour of my hands, and rebuked thee yesterday."

Acts 7:9-10

And the patriarchs, having indignation, sold Joseph into Egypt, and God was with him, and delivered him out of all his adversities, and gave him favour and wisdom in the sight of Pharaoh, king of Egypt; which made him governor over Egypt, and over all his household.

Servants » The servant of the lord

Isaiah 53:1-12

Who believeth our sayings? And the arm of the LORD, to whom is it opened? He came up as a spray before him, and as a root out of a dry land. There was neither fashion or beauty on him. And when we looked on him, there was no godliness that we should lust after him. He was despised and cast out of men's company; and one that had suffered sorrow, and had experience of infirmity. And we were as one that had hid his face from him. read more.
He was so despisable, that we esteemed him not. Truly, he took upon him our diseases, and bare our sorrows. And yet we counted him plagued, and beaten, and humbled of God. He was wounded for our transgressions, and bruised for our iniquities. The correction that brought us peace was on him, and with his stripes we were healed. And we went astray as sheep, and turned every man his way: and the LORD put on him the wickedness of us all. He suffered wrong and was evil entreated, and yet opened not his mouth: he was as a sheep led to be slain: and as a lamb before his shearer, he was dumb and opened not his mouth. By the reason of the affliction, he was not esteemed: and yet his generation who can number? When he is taken from the earth of living men: for my people's transgression he was plagued. He put his sepulchre with the wicked, and with the rich in his death: because he did none iniquity, neither was guile found in his mouth. And yet the LORD determined to bruise him with infirmities. His soul giving herself for trangression, he shall see seed of long continuance; and the will of the LORD shall prosper in his hand. Because of the labour of his soul, he shall see and be satisfied. With his knowledge, he, being just, shall justify my servants: and that a great number. And he shall bear their iniquities. Therefore I will give him his part in many, and the spoil of the rich he shall divide: because he gave his soul to death, and was numbered with the trespassers, and he bare the sin of many, and made intercession for transgressors.

Isaiah 42:1-7

Behold now therefore, this is my servant whom I will keep to myself: mine elect; In whom my soul shall be pacified. I will give him my spirit, that he may show forth judgment and equity among the Gentiles. He shall not be an out-crier, nor a high-minded person. His voice shall not be heard in the streets. A bruised reed shall he not break, and the smoking flax shall he not quench: but faithfully and truly shall he give judgment. read more.
He shall neither be overseen nor hasty, that he may restore righteousness unto the earth: and the Gentiles also shall keep his laws. For thus sayeth God the LORD unto him, even he that made the heavens, and spread them abroad, and set forth the earth with her increase: which giveth breath unto the people that is in it, and to them that dwell therein, "I the LORD have called thee in righteousness, and led thee by the hand. Therefore will I also defend thee, and give thee for a covenant of the people, and to be the light of the Gentiles. That thou mayest open the eyes of the blind; let out the prisoners, and them that sit in darkness, out of the dungeon house.

Isaiah 50:4-10

The LORD God hath given me a well learned tongue, so that I can comfort them which are troubled; yea, and that in due season. He waked mine ear up betimes in the morning, as schoolmasters do; that I might hark. The LORD God hath opened mine ear; therefore can I not say nay, nor withdraw myself. But I offer my back unto the smiters, and my cheeks to the nippers. I turn not my face from shame and spitting, read more.
for the LORD God helpeth me. Therefore shall I not be confounded. I have hardened my face like a flint stone, for I am sure, that I shall not come to confusion. Mine advocate speaketh for me, who will then go with me to law? Let us stand one against another: if there be any that will reason with me, let him come here forth to me. Behold, the LORD God standeth by me: what is he that can condemn me? Lo, they shall be all like as an old cloth, which the moths shall eat up. Therefore, whoso feareth the LORD among you, let him hear the voice of his servant. Who so walketh in darkness, and no light shineth upon him, let him trust in the LORD and hold him by his God.

Isaiah 52:12-15

But ye shall not go out with sedition nor make haste as they that flee away: for the LORD shall go before you, and the God of Israel shall keep the watch. Behold, my servant shall deal wisely, therefore shall he be magnified, exalted and greatly honored. Like as the multitude shall wonder upon him, because his face shall be so deformed and not as a man's face, and his beauty like no man: read more.
Even so shall the multitude of the Gentiles look unto him, and the kings shall shut their mouths before him. For they that have not been told of him, shall see him, and they that heard nothing of him, shall behold him.

Servants » Faithful servants

Luke 12:35-40

Let your loins be girded about, and your lights burning, and ye yourselves, like unto men that wait for their master when he will return from a wedding: that as soon as he cometh and knocketh, they may open unto him. Happy are those servants, which their Lord, when he cometh, shall find waking; Verily I say unto you, he will gird himself about, and make them sit down to meat, and walk by them, and minister unto them. read more.
And if he come in the second watch, yea, if he come in the third watch, and shall find them so, happy are those servants. This shall ye understand, that if the good man of the house knew what hour the thief would have come, he would surely have watched: and not suffer his house to be broken up. Be ye prepared therefore, for the son of man will come at a hour when ye think not."

Luke 19:12-19

He said therefore, "A certain noble man went into a far country, to receive him a kingdom, and then to come again. And he called his ten servants, and delivered them ten pounds, saying unto them, 'Buy and sell till I come.' But his citizens hated him, and sent messengers after him, saying, 'We will not have this man to reign over us.' read more.
And it came to pass, when he was come again and had received his kingdom, he commanded these servants, to be called to him, to whom he gave his money, to know what every man had done. Then came the first saying, 'Lord, thy pound hath increased ten pounds.' And he said unto him, 'Well good servant, because thou wast faithful in a very little thing; Take thou authority over ten cities.' And the other came saying, 'Lord, thy pound hath increased five pounds.' And to the same he said, 'And be thou also ruler over five cities.'

Matthew 24:42-47

Wake, therefore, because ye know not what hour your master will come. Of this be sure, that if the good man of the house knew what hour the thief would come: he would surely watch, and not suffer his house to be broken up. Therefore be ye also ready, for in the hour ye think least on, in the same ye think he would not: will the son of man come. read more.
If there be any faithful servant and wise, whom his master hath made ruler over his household, for to give them meat in season convenient; Happy is that servant: whom his master, when he cometh, shall find so doing. Verily I say unto you, he shall make him ruler over all his goods.

Servants » Duties of, to masters » To be submissive even to the froward

Genesis 16:6

Then said Abram to Sarai, "Behold, thy maid is in thy hand, do with her as it pleaseth thee." And because Sarai fared foul with her, she fled from her.

Genesis 16:9

And the Angel of the LORD said unto her, "Return to thy mistress again, and submit thyself under her hands."

Servants » When good » Deserve the confidence of their masters

Genesis 24:2

And he said unto his eldest servant of his house which had the rule over all that he had, "Put thy hand under my thigh

Genesis 24:4

But shalt go unto my country and to my kindred, and there take a wife unto my son Isaac."

Genesis 39:4

Wherefore he found grace in his master's sight, and served him. And his master made him ruler of his house, and put all that he had in his hand.

Servants » Bond, illustrative » Of the wicked

Romans 6:16

Remember ye not how that to whomsoever ye commit yourselves as servants to obey, his servants ye are to whom ye obey: whether it be of sin unto death, or of obedience unto righteousness?

Romans 6:19

I will speak grossly because of the infirmity of your flesh. As ye have given your members servants to uncleanness and to iniquity, from iniquity unto iniquity: even so now give your members servants unto righteousness, that ye may be sanctified.

Servants » Bond, illustrative » Of saints

Servants » Persons devoted to God so called

Isaiah 56:6

Again, he sayeth unto the strangers that are disposed to stick to the LORD, to serve him, and to Love his name: That they shall be no bondman. And all they, which keep themselves, that they unhallow not the Sabbath - namely, that they fulfill my covenant -

Psalm 119:49

{Zayin} O think upon thy servant, as concerning thy word, wherein thou hast caused me to put my trust.

Servants » Who shall be servant of all

Matthew 23:8-11

But ye shall not suffer yourselves to be called Rabbi, for one is your master, that is, to wit, Christ, and all ye are brethren. And call ye no man your father upon the earth, for there is but one, your father, and he is in heaven. Be not called masters, for there is but one, your master, and he is Christ. read more.
He that is greatest among you, shall be your servant.

Mark 10:42-44

But Jesus called them unto him, and said to them, "Ye know well that they which seem to bear rule among the gentiles, reign as Lords over them. And they that be great among them exercise authority over them. So shall it not be among you: but whosoever of you will be great among you, shall be your minister. And whosoever will be chief, shall be servant unto all.

Servants » Slaves or bond » When israelites not to be treated with rigor

Leviticus 25:39-40

"'If thy brother that dwelleth by thee wax poor and sell himself unto thee, thou shalt not let him labour as a bondservant doeth: but as a hired servant and as a sojourner he shall be with thee, and shall serve thee unto the trumpet year,

Leviticus 25:46

And ye shall possess them and give them unto your children after you, to possess them for ever: and they shall be your bondmen. But over your brethren the children of Israel, ye shall not reign one over another cruelly.

Servants » Servants not being greater than their masters

John 15:20

Remember the saying, that I said unto you, 'The servant is not greater than the Lord.' If they have persecuted me, so will they persecute you. If they have kept my saying, so will they keep yours.

Matthew 10:24-25

The disciple is not above his Master, nor yet the servant above his Lord. It is enough for the disciple to be as his Master is, and that the servant be as his Lord is. If they have called the Lord of the house Beelzebub: how much more shall they call them of his household so?

John 13:16

Verily, verily I say unto you, the servant is not greater than his master; Neither the messenger greater than he that sent him.

Servants » Hired » To be paid without delay at the expiration of their service

Deuteronomy 24:15

Give him his hire the same day, and let not the sun go down thereon. For he is needy and therewith sustaineth his life, lest he cry against thee unto the LORD and it be sin unto thee.

Servants » Duties of, to masters » To be anxious for their welfare

2 Kings 5:2-3

And there had gone a company of soldiers out of Syria a running, and had brought out of the country of Israel a little maid, which was with Naaman's wife. And the Damsel said unto her lady, "I would my master were with a prophet that is in Samaria: he would deliver him of his leprosy."

1 Samuel 25:14-17

But one of the lads told Abigail, Nabal's wife, saying, "See, David sent messengers unto our master out of the wilderness to salute him, and he railed on them. And yet the men were very good unto us and did us no displeasure, neither missed we anything, as long as were conversant with them, when we were in the fields. But they were a wall of defense unto us both by night and also by day, all the while we were with them keeping sheep. read more.
Now take heed and see what thou hast to do, for it is concluded to do mischief unto our master and to all his household. And he is ungracious to speak to."

Servants » Hired » Hebrew slaves serving strangers to be treated as

Leviticus 25:47

"'When a stranger and a sojourner waxeth rich by thee, and thy brother that dwelleth by him waxeth poor and sell himself unto the stranger that dwelleth by thee or to any of the stranger's kin:

Leviticus 25:53

and shall be with him year by year as a hired servant, and the other shall not reign cruelly over him in thy sight.

Servants » Jesus Christ taking the form of a servant

Luke 22:22-27

And the son of man goeth as it is appointed: But woe be to that man by whom he is betrayed." And they began to enquire among themselves, which of them it should be, that should do that. And there was a strife among them, which of them should be taken for the greatest. read more.
And he said unto them, "The kings of the gentiles reign over them; And they that bear rule over them, are called gracious Lords. But ye shall not be so. But he that is greatest among you, shall be as the youngest: And he that is chief, shall be as the minister. For whether is greater, he that sitteth at meat: or he that serveth? Is not he that sitteth at meat? And I am among you, as he that ministereth.

Philippians 2:5-8

Let the same mind be in you that was in Christ Jesus: Which, being in the shape of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God. Nevertheless, he made himself of no reputation, and took on him the shape of a servant, and became like unto men, and was found in his apparel as a man. read more.
He humbled himself and became obedient unto the death, even the death of the cross.

Servants » Slaves or bond » Persons of distinction had many

Genesis 14:14

When Abram heard that his brother was taken, he harnessed his servants born in his own house, three hundred and eighteen, and followed till they came at Dan.

Ecclesiastes 2:7

I bought servants and maidens, and had a great household. As for cattle and sheep, I had more substance of them than all they that were before me in Jerusalem.

Servants » Unfaithful servants

Luke 19:12-27

He said therefore, "A certain noble man went into a far country, to receive him a kingdom, and then to come again. And he called his ten servants, and delivered them ten pounds, saying unto them, 'Buy and sell till I come.' But his citizens hated him, and sent messengers after him, saying, 'We will not have this man to reign over us.' read more.
And it came to pass, when he was come again and had received his kingdom, he commanded these servants, to be called to him, to whom he gave his money, to know what every man had done. Then came the first saying, 'Lord, thy pound hath increased ten pounds.' And he said unto him, 'Well good servant, because thou wast faithful in a very little thing; Take thou authority over ten cities.' And the other came saying, 'Lord, thy pound hath increased five pounds.' And to the same he said, 'And be thou also ruler over five cities.' And the third came, and said, 'Lord, behold here thy pound, which I have kept in a napkin, for I feared thee, because thou art a strait man: thou takest up that thou laidst not down; And reapest that thou didst not sow.' And he said unto him, 'Of thine own mouth judge I thee, thou evil servant. Knowest thou that I am a strait man, taking up that I laid not down, and reaping that I did not sow? Wherefore then gavest not thou my money into the bank? That at my coming should I might have required mine own, with vantage.' And he said to them that stood by, 'Take from him that pound, and give it him that hath ten pounds.' And they said unto him, 'Lord he hath ten pounds.' 'I say unto you, that unto all them that have, it shall be given: and from him that hath not, even that he hath shall be taken from him. Moreover, those mine enemies, which would not that I should reign over them, bring hither, and slay them before me.'"

Matthew 24:42-51

Wake, therefore, because ye know not what hour your master will come. Of this be sure, that if the good man of the house knew what hour the thief would come: he would surely watch, and not suffer his house to be broken up. Therefore be ye also ready, for in the hour ye think least on, in the same ye think he would not: will the son of man come. read more.
If there be any faithful servant and wise, whom his master hath made ruler over his household, for to give them meat in season convenient; Happy is that servant: whom his master, when he cometh, shall find so doing. Verily I say unto you, he shall make him ruler over all his goods. But and if that evil servant shall say in his heart, my master will defer his coming, and begin to smite his fellows: yea and to eat and to drink with the drunken: that servant's master will come in a day when he looketh not for him: and in a hour that he is not aware of, and will divide him, and give him his reward with hypocrites. There shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth."

Servants » Characteristics of wicked servants: » Eye-servants

Ephesians 6:6

not with service in the eyesight, as men-pleasers: but as the servants of Christ, doing the will of God from the heart

Servants » Characteristics of wicked servants: » Men-pleasers

Ephesians 6:6

not with service in the eyesight, as men-pleasers: but as the servants of Christ, doing the will of God from the heart

Servants » Duties of, to masters » Not to serve them with eye-service, as men-pleasers

Ephesians 6:6

not with service in the eyesight, as men-pleasers: but as the servants of Christ, doing the will of God from the heart

Servants » Slaves or bond » When israelites to have their liberty after six years service

Deuteronomy 15:12

If thy brother, an Hebrew, sell himself to thee, or an Hebrewess, he shall serve thee six years and the seventh year thou shalt let him go free from thee.

Servants » Slaves or bond » Of others not to be coveted or enticed away

Deuteronomy 5:21

'Thou shalt not lust after thy neighbour's wife: thou shalt not covet thy neighbour's house, field, servant, maid, ox, ass nor ought that is thy neighbour's.'

Servants » Slaves or bond » Captives taken in war often kept as

2 Kings 5:2

And there had gone a company of soldiers out of Syria a running, and had brought out of the country of Israel a little maid, which was with Naaman's wife.

Deuteronomy 20:14

save the women and the children and the cattle and all that is in the city and all the spoil thereof take unto thyself and eat the spoil of thine enemies which the LORD thy God giveth thee.

Servants » Should serve » Heartily, as to the lord, and not unto men

Servants » Should serve » In singleness of heart

Servants » Should serve » In the fear of God

Servants » Divided into » Bond

Genesis 43:18

When they were brought to Joseph's house, they were afraid, and said, "Because of the money that came in our sacks' mouths at the first time, are we brought, to pick a quarrel with us and to lay something to our charge: to bring us in bondage and our asses also."

Leviticus 25:46

And ye shall possess them and give them unto your children after you, to possess them for ever: and they shall be your bondmen. But over your brethren the children of Israel, ye shall not reign one over another cruelly.

Servants » When good » Shall be rewarded

Servants » Bad--exemplified

2 Samuel 14:30

Then he said unto his servants, "Behold, Joab hath a parcel of land fast by mine, and hath barley therein. Go and set it on fire." And Absalom's servants went and set it on fire.

Genesis 13:7

And there fell a strife between the herdsmen of Abram's cattle, and the herdsmen of Lot's cattle. Moreover, the Canaanites and the Perizzites dwelled at that time in the land.

2 Samuel 13:28

Then Absalom commanded his young men, saying, "Mark when Amnon's heart is merry with wine; and when I bid you smite Amnon, then kill him. Fear not, for it is I that bid you. Be bold therefore and play the lusty bloods."

Servants » Characteristics of wicked servants: » Deceit

Psalm 101:6-7

Mine eyes shall look for such as be faithful in the land, that they may dwell with me. Whoso leadeth a godly life, he shall be my servant. There shall no deceitful person dwell in my house; he that telleth lies shall not tarry in my sight.

2 Samuel 19:26

And he said, "My lord king, my servant deceived me. For thy servant said: that I would have mine ass saddled to ride thereon, for to go to the king, because thy servant is lame.

Servants » When good » To be honored

Proverbs 27:18

Whoso keepeth his fig tree, shall enjoy the fruits thereof; he that waiteth upon his master, shall come to honour.

Genesis 24:31

And Laban said, "Come in, thou blessed of the LORD. Wherefore standest thou without? I have dressed the house and made room for the camels."

Servants » Hired » If foreigners not allowed to partake of the passover or holy things

Exodus 12:45

A stranger and a hired servant shall not eat thereof.

Leviticus 22:10

"'There shall no stranger eat of the hallowed things, neither a guest of the priests, or a hired servant.

Servants » Hired » Engaged by the year

Leviticus 25:53

and shall be with him year by year as a hired servant, and the other shall not reign cruelly over him in thy sight.

Isaiah 16:14

But now the LORD sayeth thus: In three years, which shall be as the years of a hired servant, shall the glory of Moab be turned into confusion throughout all his multitude, which is very great. And as for the remnant of them, they shall be small and feeble.

Servants » Who is not a mere servant

Galatians 4:6-7

Because ye are sons, God hath sent the spirit of his son into our hearts, which crieth "Abba, father." Wherefore now art thou not a servant, but a son. If thou be the son, thou art also the heir of God through Christ.

John 15:1-15

I am the true vine, and my father is a husbandman. Every branch that beareth not fruit in me, he will take away. And every branch that beareth fruit will he purge, that it may bring more fruit. Now are ye clean, through the words which I have spoken unto you. read more.
Abide in me, and let me abide in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, except it abide in the vine: no more can ye, except ye abide in me. I am the vine, and ye are the branches. He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit. For without me can ye do nothing. If a man abide not in me, he is cast forth as a branch, and is withered: and men gather it and cast it into the fire, and it burneth. If ye abide in me, and my words also abide in you: ask what ye will, and it shall be done to you. Herein is my father glorified, that ye bear much fruit, and be made my disciples. "AS the father hath loved me, even so have I loved you. Continue in my love. If ye shall keep my commandments, ye shall abide in my love: even as I have kept my father's commandments, and abide in his love. These things have I spoken unto you, that my joy might remain in you, and that your joy might be full. This is my commandment: that ye love together as I have loved you. Greater love than this hath no man, than that a man bestow his life for his friends. Ye are my friends, if ye do whatsoever I command you. Henceforth, call I you not servants: For the servant knoweth not what his Lord doeth. But you have I called friends: For all things that I have heard of my father, I have opened to you.

Servants » Duties of, to masters » To bless God for mercies shown to them

Genesis 24:48

And I bowed myself, and worshipped the LORD, and blessed the LORD God of my master Abraham which had brought me the right way, to take my master's brother's daughter unto his son.

Genesis 24:27

and said, "Blessed be the LORD God of my master Abraham which ceaseth not to deal mercifully and truly with my master. For the LORD hath brought me the way to my master's brother's house."

Servants » Duties of, to masters » To be industrious in laboring for them

Nehemiah 4:16

And from that time forth it came to pass, that the half part of the young men did the labour, and the other half part held spears, shields, bows, and breastplates: and the rulers stood behind all the house of Judah,

Nehemiah 4:23

As for me and my brethren, and my servants, and the men of the watch behind me, we put never off our clothes, so much as to wash ourselves.

Servants » Slaves or bond » When foreigners to be circumcised

Genesis 17:13

The servant born in thy house, and he also that is bought with money, must needs be circumcised, that my covenant may be in your flesh, for an everlasting bond.

Genesis 17:27

And all the men in his house, whether they were born in his house or bought with money, though they were strangers, were circumcised with him.

Servants » Slaves or bond » By purchase

Genesis 37:36

And the Midianites sold him in Egypt unto Potiphar, a lord of Pharaoh's: and his chief marshal.

Genesis 17:27

And all the men in his house, whether they were born in his house or bought with money, though they were strangers, were circumcised with him.

Servants » When good » Often exalted

Proverbs 17:2

A discreet servant shall have more rule than the sons that have no wisdom, and shall have like heritage with the brethren.

Genesis 41:40

Thou therefore shalt be over my house, and according to thy word shall all my people obey: only in the king's seat will I be above thee."

Servants » Who is the servant of sin

John 8:34-35

Jesus answered them, "Verily, verily I say unto you, That whosoever committeth sin, is the servant of sin. And the servant abideth not in the house forever: But the son abideth ever.

Romans 6:15-20

What then? Shall we sin, because we are not under the law: but under grace? God forbid. Remember ye not how that to whomsoever ye commit yourselves as servants to obey, his servants ye are to whom ye obey: whether it be of sin unto death, or of obedience unto righteousness? God be thanked, that though ye were once the servants of sin, ye have yet obeyed with your heart unto the form of doctrine where unto ye were delivered. read more.
Ye are then made free from sin, and are become the servants of righteousness. I will speak grossly because of the infirmity of your flesh. As ye have given your members servants to uncleanness and to iniquity, from iniquity unto iniquity: even so now give your members servants unto righteousness, that ye may be sanctified. For when ye were servants of sin, ye were not under righteousness.

Servants » Characteristics of wicked servants: » Quarrelsomeness

Genesis 26:20

And the herdsmen of Gerar did strive with Isaac's herdsmen, saying, "The water is ours." Then called he the well Esek, because they strove with him.

Genesis 13:7

And there fell a strife between the herdsmen of Abram's cattle, and the herdsmen of Lot's cattle. Moreover, the Canaanites and the Perizzites dwelled at that time in the land.

Servants » Slaves or bond » Persons unable to pay their debts liable to be sold as

2 Kings 4:1

And there cried a certain woman of the wives of the children of the prophets unto Elisha, saying, "Thy servant my husband is dead, and thou knowest that thy servant did fear the LORD. And the creditor is come to fetch my two sons, to be his bondmen."

Nehemiah 5:4-5

But some said, "Let us borrow money of the king's tribute for our lands and vineyards. Now are our brethrens' bodies as our own bodies and their children as our children: else should we subdue our sons and daughters into bondage, and some of our daughters are subdued already, and no strength is there in our hands, and other men shall have our lands and vineyards."

Servants » Slaves or bond » Engaged in the most menial offices

John 13:4-5

He rose from supper, and laid aside his upper garments, and took a towel, and gird himself. After that, poured he water into a basin, and began to wash his disciples' feet, and to wipe them with the towel wherewith he was gird.

1 Samuel 25:41

And she arose and bowed herself on her face to the earth, and said, "Behold thy handmaid, to be a servant to wash the feet of the servants of my lord."

Servants » Slaves or bond » Called bondmen

Genesis 43:18

When they were brought to Joseph's house, they were afraid, and said, "Because of the money that came in our sacks' mouths at the first time, are we brought, to pick a quarrel with us and to lay something to our charge: to bring us in bondage and our asses also."

Genesis 44:9

With whosoever of thy servants it be found, let him die, and let us also be my lord's bondmen."

Servants » Divided into » Male

Genesis 32:5

and have gotten oxen, asses and sheep, menservants and womenservants, and have sent to show it my lord, that I may find grace in thy sight.'"

Genesis 24:34

And he said, "I am Abraham's servant,

Servants » When good » Bring God's blessing upon their masters

Genesis 30:27

Then said Laban unto him, "If I have found favour in thy sight - for I suppose that the LORD hath blessed me for thy sake -

Genesis 39:3

And his master saw that the LORD was with him and that the LORD made all that he did prosper in his hand.

Servants » When good » Are guided by God

Genesis 24:7

The LORD God of heaven which took me from my father's house and from the land where I was born, and which spake unto me and sware unto me saying 'unto thy seed will I give this land' - he shall send his angel before thee, that thou mayest take a wife unto my son from thence.

Genesis 24:27

and said, "Blessed be the LORD God of my master Abraham which ceaseth not to deal mercifully and truly with my master. For the LORD hath brought me the way to my master's brother's house."

Servants » Persons devoted to the service of another so called

1 Kings 19:21

And he went back again from after him, and took a yoke of oxen and slew them, and dressed the flesh with the instruments of the oxen and gave it the people, and they did eat. And then he arose and went after Elijah and ministered unto him.

Exodus 24:13

Then Moses rose up, and his minister Joshua, and Moses went up into the hill of God,

Servants » Good--exemplified

Genesis 35:8

Then died Debora, Rebekah's nurse, and was buried beneath Bethel under an oak. And the name of it was called the oak of lamentation.

Genesis 24:59

Then they brought Rebekah their sister on the way, and her nurse, and Abraham's servant, and the men that were with him.

Acts 7:10

and delivered him out of all his adversities, and gave him favour and wisdom in the sight of Pharaoh, king of Egypt; which made him governor over Egypt, and over all his household.

Genesis 39:3

And his master saw that the LORD was with him and that the LORD made all that he did prosper in his hand.

Servants » Characteristics of wicked servants: » Lying

2 Kings 5:22

And he said, "Yea. But my master hath sent me, saying, 'See, there be two young men come to me out of Ephraim of the children of the prophets: give them, I pray thee, one talent of silver and a couple of good garments."

2 Kings 5:25

Then he went and stood before his master. And Elisha said to him, "Whence cometh Gehazi?" And he said, "Thy servant went no whither."

Servants » Duties of, to masters » To honor them

1 Timothy 6:1

Let as many servants as are under the yoke count their masters worthy of all honour, that the name of God, and his doctrine be not evil spoken of.

Malachi 1:6

"Should not a son honour his father, and a servant his master? If I be now a father, where is mine honour? If I be the LORD, where am I feared? sayeth the LORD of Hosts, now, to you priests that despise my name. And if ye say, 'Wherein have we despised thy name?'

Servants » Divided into » Female

Genesis 32:5

and have gotten oxen, asses and sheep, menservants and womenservants, and have sent to show it my lord, that I may find grace in thy sight.'"

Genesis 16:6

Then said Abram to Sarai, "Behold, thy maid is in thy hand, do with her as it pleaseth thee." And because Sarai fared foul with her, she fled from her.

Servants » Duties of, to masters » To be profitable to them

Luke 19:15-16

And it came to pass, when he was come again and had received his kingdom, he commanded these servants, to be called to him, to whom he gave his money, to know what every man had done. Then came the first saying, 'Lord, thy pound hath increased ten pounds.'

Luke 19:18

And the other came saying, 'Lord, thy pound hath increased five pounds.'

Servants » Duties of, to masters » To obey them

Titus 2:9

The servants exhort to be obedient unto their own masters, and to please in all things, not answering again,

Servants » The subjects of a prince or king so called

Exodus 11:8

And all these thy servants shall come down unto me, and fall before me and say, 'Get thee out and all the people that are under thee!' And then will I depart." And he went out from Pharaoh in a great anger.

Exodus 9:20

And as many as feared the word of the LORD among the servants of Pharaoh made their servants and their beasts flee to house:

Servants » Hired » Often oppressed and their wages kept back

Servants » Hired » Called hirelings

John 10:12-13

An hired servant which is not the shepherd, neither the sheep are his own, seeth the wolf coming, and leaveth the sheep, and flyeth: and the wolf catcheth them, and scattereth the sheep. The hired servant flyeth because he is a hired servant, and careth not for the sheep.

Job 7:1

Is not the life of man upon earth a very battle? Are not his days like the days of a hired servant?

Servants » Divided into » Hired

Mark 1:20

And anon he called them. And they left their father Zebedee in the ship with his hired servants, and went their way after him.

Luke 15:17

Then he came to himself and said, 'How many hired servants at my father's have bread enough, and I die for hunger.

Servants » Who not to be the servant of

1 Corinthians 7:23-24

Ye are dearly bought; be not men's servants. Brethren, let every man wherein he is called, therein abide with God.

Servants » Should be contented in their situation

1 Corinthians 7:20-21

Let every man abide in the same state wherein he was called. Art thou called a servant? Care not for it. Nevertheless if thou mayst be free, use it rather.

Servants » Slaves or bond » To be furnished liberally, when their servitude expired

Deuteronomy 15:13-14

And when thou sendest him out free from thee, thou shalt not let him go away empty: but shalt give him of thy sheep and of thy corn and of thy wine, and give him of that wherewith the LORD thy God hath blessed thee.

Servants » Slaves or bond » Sometimes intermarried with their master's family

1 Chronicles 2:34-35

Sheshan had no sons, but only daughters. And Sheshan had a servant that was an Egyptian named Jarha to whom he gave his daughter to wife, and she bare him Attai.

Servants » Wise servants

Proverbs 17:2

A discreet servant shall have more rule than the sons that have no wisdom, and shall have like heritage with the brethren.

Proverbs 14:35

A discreet servant is a pleasure unto the king; but one that is not honest provoketh him unto wrath.

Servants » Slaves or bond » Israelites sold to strangers as, might be redeemed by their nearest of kin

Leviticus 25:47-55

"'When a stranger and a sojourner waxeth rich by thee, and thy brother that dwelleth by him waxeth poor and sell himself unto the stranger that dwelleth by thee or to any of the stranger's kin: after that he is sold he may be redeemed again: one of his brethren may buy him out; whether it be his uncle or his uncle's son, or any that is nigh of kin unto him of his kindred: either if his hand can get so much he may be loosed. read more.
And he shall reckon with him that bought him, from the year that he was sold in unto the trumpet year, and the price of his buying shall be according unto the number of years, and he shall be with him as a hired servant. If there be yet many years behind, according unto them he shall give again for his deliverance, of the money that he was sold for. If there remain but few years unto the trumpet year, he shall so count with him, and according unto his years give him again for his redemption, and shall be with him year by year as a hired servant, and the other shall not reign cruelly over him in thy sight. If he be not bought free in the meantime, then he shall go out in the trumpet year and his children with him; for the children of Israel are my servants which I brought out of the land of Egypt. I am the LORD your God.

Servants » When good » Are the lord's freemen

1 Corinthians 7:22

For he that is called in the Lord being a servant, is the Lord's freeman. Likewise he that is called being free, is Christ's servant.

Servants » Hired » Hebrew slaves serving their brethren to be treated as

Leviticus 25:39-40

"'If thy brother that dwelleth by thee wax poor and sell himself unto thee, thou shalt not let him labour as a bondservant doeth: but as a hired servant and as a sojourner he shall be with thee, and shall serve thee unto the trumpet year,

Servants » Characteristics of wicked servants: » Do not bear to be exalted

Proverbs 30:21-22

Through three things the earth is disquieted, and the fourth may it not bear: through a servant that beareth rule, through a fool that hath great riches,

Servants » Slaves or bond » Seeking protection not to be delivered up to masters

Deuteronomy 23:15

Thou shalt not deliver unto his master the servant which is escaped from his master unto thee.

Servants » Slaves or bond » Sometimes rose to rank and station

Ecclesiastes 10:7

I see servants ride upon horses, and princes going upon their feet as it were servants.

Servants » Slaves or bond » More valuable than hired servants

Deuteronomy 15:18

And let it not grieve thine eyes to let him go out from thee, for he hath been worth a double hired servant to thee in his service six years. And the LORD thy God shall bless thee in all that thou doest.

Servants » Hired » Not to be oppressed

Deuteronomy 24:14

Thou shalt not defraud a hired servant that is needy and poor, whether he be of thy brethren or a stranger that is in thy land within thy cities.

Servants » Persons of low condition so called

Ecclesiastes 10:7

I see servants ride upon horses, and princes going upon their feet as it were servants.

Servants » Duties of, to masters » To be prudent in the management of their affairs

Genesis 24:34-49

And he said, "I am Abraham's servant, and the LORD hath blessed my master out of measure that he is become great and hath given him sheep, oxen, silver and gold, menservants, maidservants, camels and asses. And Sara my master's wife bare him a son, when she was old: and unto him hath he given all that he hath. read more.
And my master made me swear saying, 'Thou shalt not take a wife to my son, among the daughters of the Canaanites in whose land I dwell. But thou shalt go unto my father's house and to my kindred, and there take a wife unto my son.' And I said unto my master, 'What if the wife will not follow me?' And he said unto me, 'The LORD before whom I walk, will send his angel with thee, and prosper thy journey that thou shalt take a wife for my son, of my kindred and of my father's house. But and if, when thou comest unto my kindred, they will not give thee one; then shalt thou bear no peril of mine oath.' And I came this day unto the well and said, 'O LORD, the God of my master Abraham, if it be so that thou makest my journey which I go, prosperous: behold, I stand by this well of water, and when a virgin cometh forth to draw water, and I say to her 'give me a little water of thy pitcher to drink,' and she say again to me, 'drink thou, and I will also draw water for thy camels,' that same is the wife, whom the LORD hath prepared for my master's son.' And before I had made an end of speaking in mine heart, behold, Rebekah came forth, and her pitcher on her shoulder; and she went down unto the well and drew. And I said unto her, 'give me drink.' And she made haste, and took down her pitcher from off her, and said, 'drink, and I will give thy camels drink also.' And I drank, and she gave the camels drink also. And I asked her, saying, 'whose daughter art thou?' And she answered, 'the daughter of Bethuel, Nahor's son, whom Milcah bare unto him.' And I put the earring upon her face and the bracelets upon her hands. And I bowed myself, and worshipped the LORD, and blessed the LORD God of my master Abraham which had brought me the right way, to take my master's brother's daughter unto his son. Now, therefore, if ye will deal mercifully and truly with my master, tell me - And if not, tell me also - that I may turn me to the righthand or to the left."

Servants » Duties of, to masters » To be earnest in transacting their business

Genesis 24:54-56

And then they ate and drank, both he and the men that were with him, and tarried all night and rose up in the morning. And he said, "Let me depart unto my master." But her brother and her mother said, "Let the damsel abide with us a while, and it be but even ten days, and then go thy ways." And he said unto them, "Hinder me not: for the LORD hath prospered my journey. Send me away that I may go unto my master."

Servants » Duties of, to masters » To be kind and attentive to their guests

Genesis 43:23-24

And he said, "Be of good cheer, fear not: Your God and the God of your fathers hath put you that treasure in your sacks, for I had your money." And he brought Simeon out to them, and led them into Joseph's house, and gave them water to wash their feet, and gave their asses provender.

Servants » Good--exemplified » jacob

Genesis 31:36-40

Jacob was wroth, and chode with Laban: Jacob also answered and said to him, "What have I trespassed or what have I offended, that thou followedest after me? Thou hast searched all my stuff, and what hast thou found of all thy household stuff? Put it here before thy brethren and mine, and let them judge betwixt us both. This twenty years that I have been with thee, thy sheep and thy goats have not been barren, and the rams of thy flock have I not eaten. read more.
Whatsoever was torn of beasts I brought it not unto thee, but made it good myself: of my hand didst thou require it, whether it was stolen by day or night. Moreover, by day the heat consumed me, and the cold by night, and my sleep departed from mine eyes.

Servants » Slaves or bond » Laws respecting, often violated

Jeremiah 34:8-16

These are the words that the LORD spake unto Jeremiah the prophet, when Zedekiah was agreed with all the people at Jerusalem, that there should be proclaimed a liberty: so that every man should let his servant and handmaid go free, Hebrew and Hebrewess, and no Jew to hold his brother as a bond man. Now as they had consented, even so they were obedient, and let them go free. read more.
But afterward they repented, and took again the servants and the hand maidens, whom they had let go free, and so made them bond again. For the which cause the word of the LORD came unto Jeremiah from the LORD himself, saying, "Thus sayeth the LORD God of Israel: I made a covenant with your fathers, when I brought them out of Egypt, that they should no more be bondmen: saying, 'When seven years are out, every man shall let his bought servant, a Hebrew go free, if he have served him six years.' But your fathers obeyed me not and hearkened not unto me. As for you, ye were now turned, and did right before me, in that ye proclaimed, every man to let his neighbour go free, and in that ye made a covenant before me, in the temple that beareth my name. But yet ye have turned yourselves again, and blasphemed my name, in this: That every man hath required his servant and handmaid again, whom ye had letten go quit and free, and compelled them to serve you again, and to be your bondmen.

Servants » Who is not the servant of Christ

Galatians 1:6-10

I marvel that ye are so soon turned from him that called you in the grace of Christ, unto another gospel: which is nothing else, but that there be some which trouble you, and intend to pervert the gospel of Christ. Nevertheless, though we ourselves, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel unto you than that which we have preached unto you, hold him as accursed. read more.
As I said before, so say I now again, if any man preach any other thing unto you, than that ye have received, hold him accursed. Preach I man's doctrine or God's? Other go I about to please men? If I studied to please men, I were not the servant of Christ.

Servants » The property of masters increased by faithful

Genesis 30:29-30

But he said unto him, "Thou knowest what service I have done thee, and in what taking thy cattle have been under me: For it was but little that thou hadst before I came, and now it is increased into a multitude, and the LORD hath blessed thee for my sake. But now when shall I make provision for mine own house also?"

Servants » Bad--exemplified » Ziba

2 Samuel 16:1-4

And when David was a little past the top of the hill, behold, Ziba the servant of Mephibosheth came against him with a couple of asses saddled, and upon them two hundred loaves and one hundred bunches of raisins, and a hundred frayls of dried figs, and a bottle of wine. Then said the king to Ziba, "What hast thou there?" And Ziba said, "Asses for the king's household to ride on, and bread and fruit for the young men to eat, and wine to drink, if any man faint in the wilderness." Then said the king, "Where is thy master's son?" and Ziba said unto the king, "Behold, he tarrieth still at Jerusalem. For he said, 'This day shall the house of Israel restore me the kingdom of my father.'" read more.
Then said the king to Ziba, "Behold, thine are all that pertained to Mephibosheth." And Ziba answered, "I beseech thee that I may find grace in thy sight my lord king."

Servants » Slaves or bond » Persons belonging to other nations might be purchased as

Leviticus 25:44

"'If thou wilt have bondservants and maidens, thou shalt buy them of the heathen that are round about you,

Servants » Slaves or bond » Strangers sojourning in israel might be purchased as

Leviticus 25:45

and of the children of the strangers that are sojourners among you, and of their generations that are with you, which they begat in your land.

Servants » Slaves or bond » Maimed or injured by masters, to have their freedom

Exodus 21:26-27

If a man smite his servant or his maid in the eye and put it out, he shall let them go free for the eye's sake. Also, if he smite out his servant's or his maid's tooth, he shall let them go out free for the tooth's sake.

Servants » Slaves or bond » Laws respecting the killing of

Exodus 21:20-21

"If a man smite his servant or his maid with a staff that they die under his hand, it shall be avenged. But and if they continue a day or two, it shall not be avenged for they are his money.

Servants » Should serve » As the servants of Christ

Ephesians 6:5-6

Servants, be obedient unto your carnal masters, with fear and trembling, in singleness of your hearts, as unto Christ: not with service in the eyesight, as men-pleasers: but as the servants of Christ, doing the will of God from the heart

Servants » When good » Are the servants of Christ

Servants » When patient under injury are acceptable to God

1 Peter 2:19-20

For it is thankworthy if a man, for conscience toward God, endure grief, suffering wrongfully. For what praise is it, if when ye be buffeted for your faults, ye take it patiently? But and if when ye do well, ye suffer wrong and take it patiently, then is there thanks with God.

Servants » Early mention of

Genesis 9:25-26

he said, "Cursed be Canaan, and a servant, of all servants be he to his brethren." And he said, "Blessed be the LORD God of Shem, and Canaan be his servant.

Servants » Characteristics of wicked servants: » Will not submit to correction

Proverbs 29:19

A servant will not be the better for words; for though he understand, yet will he not regard them.

Servants » Duties of, to masters » To sympathize with them

2 Samuel 12:18

And it happened the seventh day that the child died. But the servants of David durst not tell him that the child was dead. For they said, "See, while the child was yet alive, we spake unto him, and he would not hearken unto our voice. How much more then will he vex himself if we tell him that the child is dead?"

Servants » Good--exemplified » David's servants

2 Samuel 12:18

And it happened the seventh day that the child died. But the servants of David durst not tell him that the child was dead. For they said, "See, while the child was yet alive, we spake unto him, and he would not hearken unto our voice. How much more then will he vex himself if we tell him that the child is dead?"

Servants » Slaves or bond » Laws respecting marriage with female

Exodus 21:7-11

"If a man sell his daughter to be a servant: she shall not go out as the menservants do. If she please not her master, so that he hath given her to no man to wife, then shall he let her go free: to sell her unto a strange nation shall he have no power, because he despised her. If he have promised her unto his son to wife, he shall deal with her as men do with their daughters. read more.
If he take him another wife, yet her food, raiment and duty of marriage shall he not minish. If he do not these three unto her, then shall she go out free and pay no money.

Servants » Slaves or bond » Custom of branding, alluded to

Servants » When good » Often advanced by master

Genesis 39:4-5

Wherefore he found grace in his master's sight, and served him. And his master made him ruler of his house, and put all that he had in his hand. And as soon as he had made him ruler over his house and over all that he had, the LORD blessed this Egyptian's house for Joseph's sake, and the blessing of the LORD was upon all that he had: both in the house and also in the fields.

Servants » Hired » To partake of the produce of the land the sabbatical year

Leviticus 25:6

Nevertheless the Sabbath of the land shall be meat for you: even for thee and thy servant and for thy maid and for thy hired servant and for the stranger that dwelleth with thee:

Servants » Hired » Often stood in the market place waiting for employment

Matthew 20:1-3

For the kingdom of heaven is like unto a householder which went out early in the morning to hire laborers into his vineyard. And he agreed with the laborers for a penny a day, and sent them into his vineyard. And he went out about the third hour, and saw others standing idle in the market place,

Servants » Who shall be servant to the wise of heart

Proverbs 11:29

Whoso maketh disquietness in his own house, he shall have wind for his heritage; and the fool shall be servant to the wise.

Servants » Whose servants are wicked

Proverbs 29:12

If a prince delight in lies, all his servants are ungodly.

Servants » Who are the servants of corruption

2 Peter 2:1-19

There were false prophets among the people, even as there shall be false teachers among you: which privily shall bring in damnable sects, even denying the Lord that hath bought them, and bring upon themselves swift damnation. And many shall follow their damnable ways, by which the way of truth shall be evil spoken of; and through covetousness shall they with feigned words make merchandise of you, whose judgment is not far off, and their damnation sleepeth not. read more.
For if God spared not the angels that sinned, but cast them down into hell, and delivered them in chains of darkness, to be kept unto judgement; neither spared the old world, but saved Noah, the eighth preacher of righteousness, and brought in the flood upon the world of the ungodly; and turned the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah into ashes, overthrew them, damned them, and made of them an example unto all that after should live ungodly; And just Lot, vexed with the uncleanly conversation of the wicked, delivered he - For he being righteous and dwelling among them, in seeing and hearing, vexed his righteous soul from day to day with their unlawful deeds - The Lord knoweth how to deliver the godly out of temptation, and how to reserve the unjust unto the day of judgment for to be punished: namely, them that walk after the flesh in the lust of uncleanness, and despise the rulers. Presumptuous are they, and stubborn, and fear not to speak evil of them that are in authority; when the angels, which are greater both in power and might, receive not of the Lord railing judgment against them. But these, as brute beasts, naturally made to be taken and destroyed, speak evil of that they know not, and shall perish through their own destruction, and receive the reward of unrighteousness. They count it pleasure to live deliciously for a season. Spots they are, and filthiness, living at pleasure, and in deceitful ways feasting with you: having eyes full of adultery, and that cannot cease to sin, beguiling unstable souls. Hearts they have exercised with covetousness. They are cursed children, and have forsaken the right way, and are gone astray following the way of Balaam the son of Beor, which loved the reward of unrighteousness: but was rebuked of his iniquity. The tame and dumb beast, speaking with man's voice forbade the foolishness of the prophet. These are wells without water, and clouds carried about of a tempest, to whom the mist of darkness is reserved forever. For when they have spoken the swelling words of vanity, they beguile with wantonness through the lusts of the flesh them that were clean escaped: but now are wrapped in errors. They promise them liberty, and are themselves the bondservants of corruption. For of whomsoever a man is overcome, unto the same is he in bondage.

Servants » Characteristics of wicked servants: » Unmerciful to their fellows

Matthew 18:30

And he would not, but went and cast him into prison, till he should pay the debt.

Servants » Characteristics of wicked servants: » Gluttony, &c

Matthew 24:49

and begin to smite his fellows: yea and to eat and to drink with the drunken:

Servants » Characteristics of wicked servants: » Shall be punished

Matthew 24:50

that servant's master will come in a day when he looketh not for him: and in a hour that he is not aware of,

Servants » Duties of, to masters » To prefer their business to their own necessary food

Genesis 24:33

and there was meat set before him to eat. But he said, "I will not eat, until I have said mine errand." And he said, "Say on."

Servants » Duties of, to masters » To revere them the more, when they are believers

1 Timothy 6:2

See that they which have believing masters despise them not because they are brethren: but so much the rather do service, forasmuch as they are believing and beloved and partakers of the benefits. These things teach and exhort.

Servants » Duties of, to masters » To pray for them

Genesis 24:12

And he said, "LORD God of my master Abraham, send me good speed this day, and show mercy unto my master Abraham.

Servants » Good--exemplified » Onesimus after his conversion

Philemon 1:11

which in time past was to thee unprofitable: but now profitable both to thee and also to me,

Servants » Good--exemplified » Captive maid

2 Kings 5:2-4

And there had gone a company of soldiers out of Syria a running, and had brought out of the country of Israel a little maid, which was with Naaman's wife. And the Damsel said unto her lady, "I would my master were with a prophet that is in Samaria: he would deliver him of his leprosy." And she went and told her husband, saying, "Thus and thus sayeth the maid that is out of the land of Israel."

Servants » Bad--exemplified » Onesimus before his conversion

Philemon 1:11

which in time past was to thee unprofitable: but now profitable both to thee and also to me,

Servants » Bad--exemplified » Servants of abimelech

Genesis 21:25

And Abraham rebuked Abimelech for a well of water, which Abimelech's servants had taken away.

Servants » Bad--exemplified » Servants of amon

2 Kings 21:23

And the servants of Amon conspired against him, and slew him in his own house.

Servants » Bad--exemplified » Jeroboam

1 Kings 11:26

And Jeroboam the son of Nebat, an Ephrathite of Zeredah - whose mother was called Zeruah and was a widow and Solomon's servant - lifted up his hand against the king. And hereof came it, that he lifted up his hand against the king.

Servants » Slaves or bond » Israelites sold as, refusing their liberty, to have their ears bored to the door

Exodus 21:5-6

But and if the servant say, 'I love my master and my wife and my children, I will not go out free.' Then let his master bring him unto the judges and set him to the door or the doorpost, and bore his ear through with an awl, and let him be his servant forever.

Servants » Slaves or bond » Could not when set free demand wives or children procured during servitude

Exodus 21:3-4

If he came alone, he shall go out alone: If he came married, his wife shall go out with him. And if his master have given him a wife and she have borne him sons or daughters: then the wife and her children shall be her master's and he shall go out alone.

Servants » Should serve » As doing the will of God from the heart

Ephesians 6:6

not with service in the eyesight, as men-pleasers: but as the servants of Christ, doing the will of God from the heart

Servants » Should serve » With good will

Servants » When good » Are brethren beloved in the lord

Philemon 1:16

not now as a servant: but above a servant, I mean a brother beloved, specially to me: but how much more unto thee, both in the flesh, and also in the Lord?

Servants » When good » Are blessed by God

Servants » Should be compassionate to their fellows

Matthew 18:33

Was it not mete also, that thou shouldest have had compassion on thy fellow, even as I had pity on thee?'

Servants » Characteristics of wicked servants: » Covetousness

2 Kings 5:20

And when he was departed from him a furlong of ground, Gehazi the servant of Elisha the man of God, said, "Behold, my master hath spared Naaman, this Syrian, so that he hath not taken from him that which he brought! As surely as the LORD liveth, I will run after him and take somewhat."

Servants » Duties of, to masters » To be subject to them

Servants » Good--exemplified » Servants of naaman

2 Kings 5:13

Then came his servants and communed with him, and said, "Father if the prophet had bid thee done some great thing, oughtest thou not to have done it? How much rather then shouldest thou do it, while he sayeth to thee only, 'Wash and be clean?'"

Servants » Bad--exemplified » Servants of shimei

1 Kings 2:39

And it chanced, at the end of three years, that two of the servants of Shimei ran away unto Achish, son of Maacah, king of Gath. And one told Shimei, saying, "See, thy servants be in Gath."

Servants » Bad--exemplified » Gehazi

2 Kings 5:20

And when he was departed from him a furlong of ground, Gehazi the servant of Elisha the man of God, said, "Behold, my master hath spared Naaman, this Syrian, so that he hath not taken from him that which he brought! As surely as the LORD liveth, I will run after him and take somewhat."

Servants » Bad--exemplified » Zimri

1 Kings 16:9

And his servant Zimri captain of half his chariots, conspired against him, as he was in Tirzah drinking of strong drink, in the house of Arza steward of his house in Tirzah.

Servants » Slaves or bond » Masters to be recompensed for injury done to

Exodus 21:32

But if it be a servant or a maid that the ox hath gored, then he shall give unto their master the sum of thirty sicles, and the ox shall be stoned.

Servants » Slaves or bond » To be allowed to rest on the sabbath

Exodus 20:10

but the seventh day is the Sabbath of the LORD thy God, in it thou shalt do no manner work: neither thou nor thy son, nor thy daughter, neither thy manservant nor thy maidservant, neither thy cattle neither yet the stranger that is within thy gates.

Servants » Should serve » For conscience towards God

Servants » When good » Are mourned over after death

Genesis 35:8

Then died Debora, Rebekah's nurse, and was buried beneath Bethel under an oak. And the name of it was called the oak of lamentation.

Servants » When good » Are protected by God

Servants » When good » Are prospered by God

Genesis 39:3

And his master saw that the LORD was with him and that the LORD made all that he did prosper in his hand.

Servants » Hired » Engaged by the day

Matthew 20:2

And he agreed with the laborers for a penny a day, and sent them into his vineyard.

Servants » Should follow Christ's example

Servants » Duties of, to masters » To attend to their call

Psalm 123:2

Behold, even as the eyes of servants look unto the hands of their masters, and as the eyes of a maiden unto the hands of her mistress, even so our eyes wait upon the LORD our God, until he have mercy upon us.

Servants » Good--exemplified » Servants of centurion

Matthew 8:9

For I also myself am a man under power, and have soldiers under me: and I say to one, Go, and he goeth; and to another, Come, and he cometh; and to my servant, Do this, and he doeth it."

Servants » Slaves or bond » Thieves unable to make restitution were sold as

Exodus 22:3

except the su be up when he is found, then there shall be blood shed for him. A thief shall make restitution: If he have not wherewith, he shall be sold for his theft.

Servants » Characteristics of wicked servants: » Stealing

Titus 2:10

neither be pickers, but that they show all good faithfulness, that they may do worship to the doctrine of God our saviour in all things.

Servants » Duties of, to masters » Not to defraud them

Titus 2:10

neither be pickers, but that they show all good faithfulness, that they may do worship to the doctrine of God our saviour in all things.

Servants » When good » Adorn the doctrine of God their saviour in all things

Titus 2:10

neither be pickers, but that they show all good faithfulness, that they may do worship to the doctrine of God our saviour in all things.

Servants » Hired » Often will fed and taken care of

Luke 15:17

Then he came to himself and said, 'How many hired servants at my father's have bread enough, and I die for hunger.

Servants » Are inferior to their masters

Luke 22:27

For whether is greater, he that sitteth at meat: or he that serveth? Is not he that sitteth at meat? And I am among you, as he that ministereth.

Servants » Duties of, to masters » To please them well in all things

Titus 2:9

The servants exhort to be obedient unto their own masters, and to please in all things, not answering again,

Servants » Duties of, to masters » Not to answer them rudely

Titus 2:9

The servants exhort to be obedient unto their own masters, and to please in all things, not answering again,

Servants » Good--exemplified » Servants of cornelius

Acts 10:7

When the angel which spake unto Cornelius was departed, he called two of his household servants, and a devout soldier of them that waited on him,

Servants » Bad--exemplified » Job's servants

Job 19:16

When I call upon my servant, he giveth me no answer: no though I pray him with my mouth.

Servants » Hired » To be esteemed worthy of their hire

Servants » Good--exemplified » Servants of boaz

Ruth 2:4

And behold, Boaz came from Bethlehem and said unto the harvest men, "The LORD be with you." And they answered him, "The LORD bless thee."

Servants » Hired » Anxiety of, for the end of their daily toil, alluded to

Job 7:2

For like as a bond servant desireth the shadow, and as a hireling would fain have an end of his work:

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Examples Of Bad Servants

2 Samuel 16:1-4

And when David was a little past the top of the hill, behold, Ziba the servant of Mephibosheth came against him with a couple of asses saddled, and upon them two hundred loaves and one hundred bunches of raisins, and a hundred frayls of dried figs, and a bottle of wine.

Servants Of People

Psalm 123:2

Behold, even as the eyes of servants look unto the hands of their masters, and as the eyes of a maiden unto the hands of her mistress, even so our eyes wait upon the LORD our God, until he have mercy upon us.

Servants, Good

1 Kings 11:28

And this fellow Jeroboam was an active man. And when Solomon saw the young man, that he wrought so lustily in the work, he made him ruler over all the charges of the house of Joseph.

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