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Colossians 4:1
King James Version
Colossians 4:1
King James Version
4 Masters, give unto your servants that which is just and equal; knowing that ye also have a Master in heaven.
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Colossians 4:1
New International Version
Colossians 4:1
New International Version
4 Masters, provide your slaves with what is right and fair,(A) because you know that you also have a Master in heaven.
Colossians 4:1
English Standard Version
Colossians 4:1
English Standard Version
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
Christian Standard Bible
Colossians 4:1
Christian Standard Bible
4 Masters,(A) deal with your slaves justly and fairly, since you know that you too have a Master in heaven.
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Colossians 4:1
New American Standard Bible 1995
Colossians 4:1
New American Standard Bible 1995
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4 Masters, grant to your slaves justice and fairness, (A)knowing that you too have a Master in heaven.
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