43 lines
1012 B
Markdown
43 lines
1012 B
Markdown
## obey your masters ##
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The word "your" refers to the Colossian slaves who are believers.
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## Whatever you do ##
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The word "you" refers to slaves, but may include all the colossian Christians.
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## obey your masters according to the flesh ##
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"obey your earthly masters"
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## not with eye-service ##
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service** - Do not obey only when your master is watching.
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## people-pleasers ##
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pleasers** - These are people who do something to get the approval of other people rather than the Lord's. (See UDB)
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## from the soul ##
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“wholeheartedly” (See UDB)
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## as to the Lord ##
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“for the Lord” (See UDB)
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## reward of the inheritance ##
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“our share of what the Lord has promised”. (See UDB)
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## who does unrighteousness ##
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It refers to anyone who actively does wrong of any kind (moral, social or physical). AT: “who does wrong” or “who does evil”.
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## receive the penalty ##
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Will be punished.
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## is no partiality ##
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“is no favoritism” or “are no favorites” or "are no favorite ones" |