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But you are not to be called rabbi, for you have one teacher, and you are all brothers and sisters.(A)

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“But you are not to be called ‘Rabbi,’ for you have one Teacher, and you are all brothers.

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22 Slaves, obey your earthly masters[a] in everything, not with a slavery performed merely for looks, to please people, but wholeheartedly, fearing the Lord.[b](A)

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  1. 3.22 In Gk the same word is used for master and Lord
  2. 3.22 In Gk the same word is used for master and Lord

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.

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Those who have believing masters must not be disrespectful to them on the ground that they are brothers and sisters; rather, they must serve them all the more, since those who benefit by their service are believers and beloved.[a]

False Teaching and True Riches

Teach and urge these duties.(A)

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  1. 6.2 Or since they are believers and beloved, who devote themselves to good deeds

Those who have believing masters should not show them disrespect just because they are fellow believers.(A) Instead, they should serve them even better because their masters are dear to them as fellow believers and are devoted to the welfare[a] of their slaves.

False Teachers and the Love of Money

These are the things you are to teach and insist on.(B)

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  1. 1 Timothy 6:2 Or and benefit from the service