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Colossians 4:1
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Colossians 4:1
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4 Masters, treat your bondservants[a] justly and fairly, knowing that you also have a Master in heaven.
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- Colossians 4:1 For the contextual rendering of the Greek word doulos, see Preface; likewise for servant in verse 12
Colossians 4:1
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Colossians 4:1
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4 Masters, provide your slaves with what is right and fair,(A) because you know that you also have a Master in heaven.
Ephesians 6:8-20
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Ephesians 6:8-20
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8 (A)knowing that whatever good anyone does, this he will receive back from the Lord, (B)whether he is a bondservant or is free. 9 Masters, do the same to them, (C)and stop your threatening, knowing that (D)he who is both their Master[a] and yours is in heaven, and that (E)there is no partiality with him.
The Whole Armor of God
10 Finally, (F)be strong in the Lord and in (G)the strength of his might. 11 (H)Put on (I)the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against (J)the schemes of the devil. 12 For (K)we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against (L)the rulers, against the authorities, against (M)the cosmic powers over (N)this present darkness, against (O)the spiritual forces of evil (P)in the heavenly places. 13 Therefore (Q)take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in (R)the evil day, and having done all, to stand firm. 14 Stand therefore, (S)having fastened on the belt of truth, and (T)having put on the breastplate of righteousness, 15 and, (U)as shoes for your feet, having put on the readiness given by the gospel of peace. 16 In all circumstances take up (V)the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all (W)the flaming darts of (X)the evil one; 17 and take (Y)the helmet of salvation, and (Z)the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God, 18 praying (AA)at all times (AB)in the Spirit, (AC)with all prayer and supplication. To that end, (AD)keep alert with all perseverance, making (AE)supplication for all the saints, 19 and (AF)also for me, that words may be given to me in opening my mouth (AG)boldly to proclaim (AH)the mystery of the gospel, 20 for which I (AI)am an ambassador (AJ)in chains, that I may declare it boldly, as I ought to speak.
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- Ephesians 6:9 Greek Lord
Ephesians 6:8-20
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Ephesians 6:8-20
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8 because you know that the Lord will reward each one for whatever good they do,(A) whether they are slave or free.
9 And masters, treat your slaves in the same way. Do not threaten them, since you know that he who is both their Master and yours(B) is in heaven, and there is no favoritism(C) with him.
The Armor of God
10 Finally, be strong in the Lord(D) and in his mighty power.(E) 11 Put on the full armor of God,(F) so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. 12 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood,(G) but against the rulers, against the authorities,(H) against the powers(I) of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.(J) 13 Therefore put on the full armor of God,(K) so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. 14 Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist,(L) with the breastplate of righteousness in place,(M) 15 and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace.(N) 16 In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith,(O) with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one.(P) 17 Take the helmet of salvation(Q) and the sword of the Spirit,(R) which is the word of God.(S)
18 And pray in the Spirit(T) on all occasions(U) with all kinds of prayers and requests.(V) With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying(W) for all the Lord’s people. 19 Pray also for me,(X) that whenever I speak, words may be given me so that I will fearlessly(Y) make known the mystery(Z) of the gospel, 20 for which I am an ambassador(AA) in chains.(AB) Pray that I may declare it fearlessly, as I should.
Revelation 17:14
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Revelation 17:14
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14 They will wage war(A) against the Lamb, but the Lamb will triumph over(B) them because he is Lord of lords and King of kings(C)—and with him will be his called, chosen(D) and faithful followers.”
James 2:13
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James 2:13
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13 For (A)judgment is without mercy to one who has shown no mercy. Mercy triumphs over judgment.
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James 2:13
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James 2:13
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13 because judgment without mercy will be shown to anyone who has not been merciful.(A) Mercy triumphs over judgment.
Deuteronomy 24:14-15
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Deuteronomy 24:14-15
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14 “You shall not (A)oppress a hired worker who is poor and needy, whether he is one of your brothers or one of the sojourners who are in your land within your towns. 15 (B)You shall give him his wages on the same day, before the sun sets (for he is poor and counts on it), (C)lest he cry against you to the Lord, and you be guilty of sin.
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Deuteronomy 24:14-15
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Deuteronomy 24:14-15
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14 Do not take advantage of a hired worker who is poor and needy, whether that worker is a fellow Israelite or a foreigner residing in one of your towns.(A) 15 Pay them their wages each day before sunset, because they are poor(B) and are counting on it.(C) Otherwise they may cry to the Lord against you, and you will be guilty of sin.(D)
Luke 16:1-13
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Luke 16:1-13
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The Parable of the Dishonest Manager
16 He also said to the disciples, “There was a rich man who had (A)a manager, and charges were brought to him that this man was wasting his possessions. 2 And he called him and said to him, ‘What is this that I hear about you? Turn in the account of your (B)management, for you can no longer be manager.’ 3 And the manager said to himself, ‘What shall I do, since my master is taking the management away from me? I am not strong enough to dig, and I am ashamed to beg. 4 I have decided what to do, so that when I am removed from management, people may receive me into their houses.’ 5 So, summoning his master's debtors one by one, he said to the first, ‘How much do you owe my master?’ 6 He said, ‘A hundred measures[a] of oil.’ He said to him, ‘Take your bill, and sit down quickly and write fifty.’ 7 Then he said to another, ‘And how much do you owe?’ He said, ‘A hundred measures[b] of wheat.’ He said to him, ‘Take your bill, and write eighty.’ 8 The master commended the dishonest manager for his (C)shrewdness. For (D)the sons of this world[c] are (E)more shrewd in dealing with their own generation than (F)the sons of light. 9 And I tell you, (G)make friends for yourselves by means of (H)unrighteous wealth,[d] so that when it fails they may receive you into the eternal dwellings.
10 (I)“One who is (J)faithful in a very little is also faithful in much, and one who is dishonest in a very little is also dishonest in much. 11 If then you have not been faithful in the unrighteous wealth, who will entrust to you the true riches? 12 And if you have not been faithful in (K)that which is another's, who will give you that which is your own? 13 (L)No servant can serve two masters, for either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and money.”
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Luke 16:1-13
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Luke 16:1-13
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The Parable of the Shrewd Manager
16 Jesus told his disciples: “There was a rich man whose manager was accused of wasting his possessions.(A) 2 So he called him in and asked him, ‘What is this I hear about you? Give an account of your management, because you cannot be manager any longer.’
3 “The manager said to himself, ‘What shall I do now? My master is taking away my job. I’m not strong enough to dig, and I’m ashamed to beg— 4 I know what I’ll do so that, when I lose my job here, people will welcome me into their houses.’
5 “So he called in each one of his master’s debtors. He asked the first, ‘How much do you owe my master?’
6 “‘Nine hundred gallons[a] of olive oil,’ he replied.
“The manager told him, ‘Take your bill, sit down quickly, and make it four hundred and fifty.’
7 “Then he asked the second, ‘And how much do you owe?’
“‘A thousand bushels[b] of wheat,’ he replied.
“He told him, ‘Take your bill and make it eight hundred.’
8 “The master commended the dishonest manager because he had acted shrewdly. For the people of this world(B) are more shrewd(C) in dealing with their own kind than are the people of the light.(D) 9 I tell you, use worldly wealth(E) to gain friends for yourselves, so that when it is gone, you will be welcomed into eternal dwellings.(F)
10 “Whoever can be trusted with very little can also be trusted with much,(G) and whoever is dishonest with very little will also be dishonest with much. 11 So if you have not been trustworthy in handling worldly wealth,(H) who will trust you with true riches? 12 And if you have not been trustworthy with someone else’s property, who will give you property of your own?
13 “No one can serve two masters. Either you will hate the one and love the other, or you will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and money.”(I)
Matthew 24:48-51
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Matthew 24:48-51
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48 But if that wicked servant says to himself, ‘My master (A)is delayed,’ 49 and begins to beat his fellow servants[a] and eats and drinks with (B)drunkards, 50 the master of that servant will come (C)on a day when he does not expect him and at an hour he does not know 51 and will cut him in pieces and put him with the hypocrites. In that place (D)there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.
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- Matthew 24:49 Or bondservants
Matthew 24:48-51
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Matthew 24:48-51
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48 But suppose that servant is wicked and says to himself, ‘My master is staying away a long time,’ 49 and he then begins to beat his fellow servants and to eat and drink with drunkards.(A) 50 The master of that servant will come on a day when he does not expect him and at an hour he is not aware of. 51 He will cut him to pieces and assign him a place with the hypocrites, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.(B)
Ecclesiastes 5:8
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Ecclesiastes 5:8
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The Vanity of Wealth and Honor
8 (A)If you see in a province the oppression of the poor and the violation of justice and righteousness, (B)do not be amazed at the matter, (C)for the high official is watched by a higher, and there are yet higher ones over them.
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Ecclesiastes 5:8
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Ecclesiastes 5:8
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Riches Are Meaningless
8 If you see the poor oppressed(A) in a district, and justice and rights denied, do not be surprised at such things; for one official is eyed by a higher one, and over them both are others higher still.
Leviticus 25:39-43
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Leviticus 25:39-43
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39 (A)“If your brother becomes poor beside you and sells himself to you, you shall not make him serve as a slave: 40 he shall be with you as a hired worker and as a sojourner. He shall serve with you until the year of the jubilee. 41 (B)Then he shall go out from you, (C)he and his children with him, and go back to his own clan and return (D)to the possession of his fathers. 42 For they are (E)my servants,[a] whom I brought out of the land of Egypt; they shall not be sold as slaves. 43 (F)You shall not rule over him (G)ruthlessly but (H)shall fear your God.
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- Leviticus 25:42 Hebrew slaves
Leviticus 25:39-43
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Leviticus 25:39-43
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39 “‘If any of your fellow Israelites become poor and sell themselves to you, do not make them work as slaves.(A) 40 They are to be treated as hired workers(B) or temporary residents among you; they are to work for you until the Year of Jubilee. 41 Then they and their children are to be released, and they will go back to their own clans and to the property(C) of their ancestors.(D) 42 Because the Israelites are my servants, whom I brought out of Egypt,(E) they must not be sold as slaves. 43 Do not rule over them ruthlessly,(F) but fear your God.(G)
Revelation 19:16
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Revelation 19:16
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16 On his robe and on his thigh (A)he has a name written, (B)King of kings and Lord of lords.
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Revelation 19:16
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Revelation 19:16
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James 5:4
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James 5:4
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4 Behold, (A)the wages of the laborers who mowed your fields, which you kept back by fraud, are crying out against you, and (B)the cries of the harvesters have reached the ears of (C)the Lord of hosts.
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James 5:4
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James 5:4
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4 Look! The wages you failed to pay the workers(A) who mowed your fields are crying out against you. The cries(B) of the harvesters have reached the ears of the Lord Almighty.(C)
Luke 19:15
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Luke 19:15
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15 When he returned, having received the kingdom, he ordered these servants to whom he had given the money to be called to him, that he might know what they had gained by doing business.
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Luke 19:15
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Luke 19:15
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15 “He was made king, however, and returned home. Then he sent for the servants to whom he had given the money, in order to find out what they had gained with it.
Malachi 3:5
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Malachi 3:5
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5 “Then I will draw near to you for judgment. I will be (A)a swift witness against the sorcerers, against the adulterers, against those who swear falsely, against those (B)who oppress the hired worker in his wages, (C)the widow and the fatherless, against those who thrust aside the sojourner, and do not fear me, says the Lord of hosts.
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Malachi 3:5
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Malachi 3:5
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5 “So I will come to put you on trial. I will be quick to testify against sorcerers,(A) adulterers(B) and perjurers,(C) against those who defraud laborers of their wages,(D) who oppress the widows(E) and the fatherless, and deprive the foreigners(F) among you of justice, but do not fear(G) me,” says the Lord Almighty.
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