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Colossians 3:22-24
New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition
Colossians 3:22-24
New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition
22 Slaves, obey your earthly masters[a] in everything, not only while being watched and in order to please them, but wholeheartedly, fearing the Lord.[b] 23 Whatever your task, put yourselves into it, as done for the Lord and not for your masters,[c] 24 since you know that from the Lord you will receive the inheritance as your reward; you serve[d] the Lord Christ.
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- Colossians 3:22 In Greek the same word is used for master and Lord
- Colossians 3:22 In Greek the same word is used for master and Lord
- Colossians 3:23 Gk not for men
- Colossians 3:24 Or you are slaves of, or be slaves of
Colossians 3:22-24
New International Version
Colossians 3:22-24
New International Version
22 Slaves, obey your earthly masters in everything; and do it, not only when their eye is on you and to curry their favor, but with sincerity of heart and reverence for the Lord. 23 Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters, 24 since you know that you will receive an inheritance(A) from the Lord as a reward.(B) It is the Lord Christ you are serving.
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