And whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord, and not for men,
Masters, give to your servants that which is just and equal, knowing that you also have a Master in heaven.
Behold, the wages of the laborers who mowed your fields, which you have kept back by fraud, cry out, and the cries of those who reaped have entered into the ears of the Lord of Armies.
You masters, do the same things to them, and give up threatening, knowing that he who is both their Master and yours is in heaven, and there is no partiality with him.
Servants, be obedient to those who according to the flesh are your masters, with fear and trembling, in singleness of your heart, as to Christ; — read the full passage →
For the Scripture says, “You shall not muzzle the ox when it treads out the grain.” And, “The laborer is worthy of his wages.”
This is the Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show to his servants the things which must happen soon, which he sent and made known by his angel to his servant, John,
Now to him who works, the reward is not counted as grace, but as something owed.
For even when we were with you, we commanded you this: “If anyone will not work, neither let him eat.”
He who is faithful in a very little is faithful also in much. He who is dishonest in a very little is also dishonest in much.
And whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord, and not for men, — read the full passage →
Servants, obey in all things those who are your masters according to the flesh, not just when they are looking, as men pleasers, but in singleness of heart, fearing God.
Even so, let your light shine before men; that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven.
Servants, obey in all things those who are your masters according to the flesh, not just when they are looking, as men pleasers, but in singleness of heart, fearing God. — read the full passage →
Let him who stole steal no more; but rather let him labor, working with his hands the thing that is good, that he may have something to give to him who has need.
Remain in that same house, eating and drinking the things they give, for the laborer is worthy of his wages. Don’t go from house to house.
for he is a servant of God to you for good. But if you do that which is evil, be afraid, for he doesn’t bear the sword in vain; for he is a servant of God, an avenger for wrath to him who does evil.
But if anyone doesn’t provide for his own, and especially his own household, he has denied the faith, and is worse than an unbeliever.
Whatever you do, in word or in deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father, through him.
I can do all things through Christ, who strengthens me.
Servants, be in subjection to your masters with all fear; not only to the good and gentle, but also to the wicked.
For everything spoken by God is possible.”
Servants, be obedient to those who according to the flesh are your masters, with fear and trembling, in singleness of your heart, as to Christ; — read the full passage →
Let as many as are bondservants under the yoke count their own masters worthy of all honor, that the name of God and the doctrine not be blasphemed. — read the full passage →
and that you make it your ambition to lead a quiet life, and to do your own business, and to work with your own hands, even as we instructed you; — read the full passage →
Let as many as are bondservants under the yoke count their own masters worthy of all honor, that the name of God and the doctrine not be blasphemed.
Let every soul be in subjection to the higher authorities, for there is no authority except from God, and those who exist are ordained by God. — read the full passage →
Soldiers also asked him, saying, “What about us? What must we do?” He said to them, “Extort from no one by violence, neither accuse anyone wrongfully. Be content with your wages.”
For God so loved the world, that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish, but have eternal life. — read the full passage →
“For the Kingdom of Heaven is like a man who was the master of a household, who went out early in the morning to hire laborers for his vineyard. — read the full passage →
“His lord said to him, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant. You have been faithful over a few things, I will set you over many things. Enter into the joy of your lord.’
knowing that whatever good thing each one does, he will receive the same again from the Lord, whether he is bound or free.
But seek first God’s Kingdom, and his righteousness; and all these things will be given to you as well.
He who is a hired hand, and not a shepherd, who doesn’t own the sheep, sees the wolf coming, leaves the sheep, and flees. The wolf snatches the sheep, and scatters them.
Exhort servants to be in subjection to their own masters, and to be well-pleasing in all things; not contradicting; — read the full passage →
Don’t work for the food which perishes, but for the food which remains to eternal life, which the Son of Man will give to you. For God the Father has sealed him.”
Servants, be obedient to those who according to the flesh are your masters, with fear and trembling, in singleness of your heart, as to Christ;
You have lived delicately on the earth, and taken your pleasure. You have nourished your hearts as in a day of slaughter.
Take no bag for your journey, neither two coats, nor shoes, nor staff: for the laborer is worthy of his food.
Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the Lord’s work, because you know that your labor is not in vain in the Lord.
A certain centurion’s servant, who was dear to him, was sick and at the point of death.
Therefore whatever you desire for men to do to you, you shall also do to them; for this is the law and the prophets.
When the first came, they supposed that they would receive more; and they likewise each received a denarius.
There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free man, there is neither male nor female; for you are all one in Christ Jesus.
“As you would like people to do to you, do exactly so to them.
The thief only comes to steal, kill, and destroy. I came that they may have life, and may have it abundantly.
I exhort therefore, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercessions, and givings of thanks, be made for all men: — read the full passage →
Where do wars and fightings among you come from? Don’t they come from your pleasures that war in your members? — read the full passage →
Servants, be in subjection to your masters with all fear; not only to the good and gentle, but also to the wicked. — read the full passage →
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faith,
In nothing be anxious, but in everything, by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God.
Finally, brothers, whatever things are true, whatever things are honorable, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report; if there is any virtue, and if there is any praise, think about these things.
Don’t be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what is the good, well-pleasing, and perfect will of God.
(but if a man doesn’t know how to rule his own house, how will he take care of the assembly of God?)
The brothers immediately sent Paul and Silas away by night to Beroea. When they arrived, they went into the Jewish synagogue. — read the full passage →
Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they watch on behalf of your souls, as those who will give account, that they may do this with joy, and not with groaning, for that would be unprofitable for you.
For God didn’t give us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control.
What then shall we say about these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?
where there can’t be Greek and Jew, circumcision and uncircumcision, barbarian, Scythian, bondservant, freeman; but Christ is all, and in all.
For I desire to have you know how greatly I struggle for you, and for those at Laodicea, and for as many as have not seen my face in the flesh; — read the full passage →
Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus through the will of God, and Timothy our brother, — read the full passage →
Masters, give to your servants that which is just and equal, knowing that you also have a Master in heaven. — read the full passage →
knowing that from the Lord you will receive the reward of the inheritance; for you serve the Lord Christ.
In all things I gave you an example, that so laboring you ought to help the weak, and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus, that he himself said, ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’”
“Be careful that you don’t do your charitable giving before men, to be seen by them, or else you have no reward from your Father who is in heaven. — read the full passage →
Exhort servants to be in subjection to their own masters, and to be well-pleasing in all things; not contradicting;
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