Ephesians 6:5-8
Holman Christian Standard Bible
Slaves and Masters
5 Slaves, obey your human[a] masters(A) with fear and trembling,(B) in the sincerity(C) of your heart, as to Christ. 6 Don’t work only while being watched, in order to please men, but as slaves of Christ, do God’s will(D) from your heart.[b] 7 Serve with a good attitude, as to the Lord and not to men,(E) 8 knowing that whatever good each one does, slave or free, he will receive this back from the Lord.
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- Ephesians 6:5 Lit according to the flesh
- Ephesians 6:6 Lit from soul
Ephesians 6:5-8
New International Version
5 Slaves, obey your earthly masters with respect(A) and fear, and with sincerity of heart,(B) just as you would obey Christ.(C) 6 Obey them not only to win their favor when their eye is on you, but as slaves of Christ,(D) doing the will of God from your heart. 7 Serve wholeheartedly, as if you were serving the Lord, not people,(E) 8 because you know that the Lord will reward each one for whatever good they do,(F) whether they are slave or free.
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