- not by way of eyeservice, as men-pleasers, but as slaves of Christ, doing the will of God from the heart.
- With good will render service, as to the Lord, and not to men,
- knowing that whatever good thing each one does, this he will receive back from the Lord, whether slave or free.
- And masters, do the same things to them, and give up threatening, knowing that both their Master and yours is in heaven, and there is no partiality with Him.
- Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of His might.
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- Obey them not only to win their favor when their eye is on you, but like slaves of Christ, doing the will of God from your heart.
- Serve wholeheartedly, as if you were serving the Lord, not men,
- because you know that the Lord will reward everyone for whatever good he does, whether he is 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 is in heaven, and there is no favoritism with him.
- Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power.
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