^9 [a]And ye masters, do the same things unto them, putting away threatening: and know that even your master also is in heaven, neither is there ^(A)[b]respect of person with him.

4 2 He returneth to general exhortations, 3 touching prayer and gracious speech, 7and so endeth with greetings and commendations.

¹ Ye masters, do unto your servants, that which is just and equal, knowing that ye also have a master in heaven.