Colossians 3:22-4:1
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
22 Slaves, obey your earthly masters[a] in everything, not with a slavery performed merely for looks, to please people, but wholeheartedly, fearing the Lord.[b](A) 23 Whatever task you must do, work as if your soul depends on it, as for the Lord and not for humans, 24 since you know that from the Lord you will receive the inheritance as your reward; you serve the Lord Christ.(B) 25 For the wrongdoer will be paid back for whatever wrong has been done, and there is no partiality.(C) 4 1
Colossians 3:22-4:1
International Standard Version
22 Slaves, obey your earthly masters in everything, not only while being watched in order to please them, but with a sincere heart, fearing the Lord. 23 Whatever you do, work at it wholeheartedly as though you were doing it[a] for the Lord and not merely for people. 24 You know that it is from the Lord that you will receive the inheritance as a reward. It is the Lord Messiah[b] whom you are serving! 25 For the person who does what is wrong will be paid back for what he has done without favoritism.
4 Masters, treat your slaves justly and fairly, because you know that you also have a Master in heaven.
Footnotes
- Colossians 3:23 The Gk. lacks though you were doing it
- Colossians 3:24 Or Christ
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