“Servants, obey in all things your masters according to the flesh; not with eyeservice, as menpleasers; but in singleness of heart, fearing God:”
Slaves, obey your earthly masters in everything, not only while being watched and in order to please them, but wholeheartedly, fearing the Lord — the household code extends to slavery. 'Obey' (hypakouo) masters is commanded. 'Not only while watched' but 'wholeheartedly' (ex psyches) shows sincerity. 'Fearing the Lord' (phobos kyriou) reframes obedience: ultimate allegiance is Christ's. Slavery is unquestioned here, but submission is spiritualized.
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Michael van Berg (test user)4h agoWalking by faith — Colossians 3
This is one of those passages that reads differently in every season of life. This connects directly to the promise made to Abraham. The promise here is not conditional on our strength but on His char...
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Aisha Mbeki (Test User)1d agoFinding rest in God — Colossians 3
God is faithful in every circumstance.. Now I understand why — it's a daily declaration of dependence on God.. God is faithful in every circumstance.. God is faithful in every circumstance..
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