Serve wholeheartedly, as if you were serving the Lord, not people,(A) because you know that the Lord will reward each one for whatever good they do,(B) whether they are slave or free.

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(C) is in heaven, and there is no favoritism(D) with him.

The Armor of God

10 Finally, be strong in the Lord(E) and in his mighty power.(F) 11 Put on the full armor of God,(G) so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes.

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With good will doing service, as to the Lord, and not to men:

Knowing that whatsoever good thing any man doeth, the same shall he receive of the Lord, whether he be bond or free.

And, ye masters, do the same things unto them, forbearing threatening: knowing that your Master also is in heaven; neither is there respect of persons with him.

10 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.

11 Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.

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