²¹ Were you a slave when you were called? Do not be concerned but, even if you can gain your freedom, make the most of it. ²² For the slave called in the Lord is a freed person in the Lord, just as the free person who has been called is a slave of Christ.^(A)

Slaves and Masters. ⁵ Slaves, be obedient to your human masters with fear and trembling, in sincerity of heart, as to Christ,^{(A) 6} not only when being watched, as currying favor, but as slaves of Christ, doing the will of God from the heart,^{(B) 7} willingly serving the Lord and not human beings, ⁸ knowing that each will be requited from the Lord for whatever good he does, whether he is slave or free.

Slaves and Masters. ²² Slaves,^[a] obey your human masters in everything, not only when being watched, as currying favor, but in simplicity of heart, fearing the Lord.^{(A) 23} Whatever you do, do from the heart, as for the Lord and not for others, ²⁴ knowing that you will receive from the Lord the due payment of the inheritance; be slaves of the Lord Christ. ²⁵ For the wrongdoer will receive recompense for the wrong he committed, and there is no partiality.^(B)

Chapter 6

Rules for Slaves. ^1 [a]Those who are under the yoke of slavery must regard their masters as worthy of full respect, so that the name of God and our teaching^[b] may not suffer abuse.^{(A) 2} Those whose masters are believers must not take advantage of them because they are brothers but must give better service because those who will profit from their work are believers and are beloved.^(B)

V. False Teaching and True Wealth

Teach and urge these things.^[c]

Christian Slaves. ^18 [a]Slaves, be subject to your masters with all reverence, not only to those who are good and equitable but also to those who are perverse.^(A)