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Ephesians 6:5
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Ephesians 6:5
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Slaves and Masters. 5 Slaves, be obedient to your human masters with fear and trembling, in sincerity of heart, as to Christ,(A)
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Ephesians 6:5
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Ephesians 6:5
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5 Slaves, obey your earthly masters with respect(A) and fear, and with sincerity of heart,(B) just as you would obey Christ.(C)
1 Timothy 6:1
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1 Timothy 6:1
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Chapter 6
Rules for Slaves. 1 [a]Those who are under the yoke of slavery must regard their masters as worthy of full respect, so that the name of God and our teaching[b] may not suffer abuse.(A)
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- 6:1–2 Compare the tables for household duties, such as that of Col 3:18–4:1. Domestic relationships derive new meaning from the Christian faith.
- 6:1 Our teaching: this refers to the teaching of the Christian community.
1 Timothy 6:1
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1 Timothy 6:1
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6 All who are under the yoke of slavery should consider their masters worthy of full respect,(A) so that God’s name and our teaching may not be slandered.(B)
Titus 2:9-10
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Titus 2:9-10
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9 Slaves are to be under the control of their masters in all respects, giving them satisfaction, not talking back to them(A) 10 or stealing from them, but exhibiting complete good faith, so as to adorn the doctrine of God our savior in every way.(B)
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Titus 2:9-10
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Titus 2:9-10
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9 Teach slaves to be subject to their masters in everything,(A) to try to please them, not to talk back to them, 10 and not to steal from them, but to show that they can be fully trusted, so that in every way they will make the teaching about God our Savior(B) attractive.(C)
1 Peter 2:18
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1 Peter 2:18
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Christian Slaves. 18 [a]Slaves, be subject to your masters with all reverence, not only to those who are good and equitable but also to those who are perverse.(A)
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- 2:18–21 Most of the labor in the commercial cities of first-century Asia Minor was performed by a working class of slaves. The sense of freedom contained in the gospel undoubtedly caused great tension among Christian slaves: witness the special advice given concerning them here and in 1 Cor 7:21–24; Eph 6:5–8; Col 3:22–25; Phlm. The point made here does not have so much to do with the institution of slavery, which the author does not challenge, but with the nonviolent reaction (1 Pt 2:20) of slaves to unjust treatment. Their patient suffering is compared to that of Jesus (1 Pt 2:21), which won righteousness for all humanity.
1 Peter 2:18
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1 Peter 2:18
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18 Slaves, in reverent fear of God submit yourselves to your masters,(A) not only to those who are good and considerate,(B) but also to those who are harsh.
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