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Masters: Christian slave owners needed to understand that they were also slaves who had to obey Jesus Christ, their Master in heaven. He treats everyone with dignity and kindness.
This series of teachings is called a household code. Paul instructs wives (3:18), husbands (3:19), children (3:20), fathers (3:21), slaves (3:22–25), and masters (4:1). Similar codes are found in Greco-Roman writings and other parts of the New Testament (see Ephesians 5:22–6:9; 1 Peter 2:18–3:7).
Glossary
Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Biblical Concept of Law Letter to the Colossians Letter to the Ephesians Slave, Slavery
Topics
Employer: General Scriptures Concerning Employers Employment Freeing a Slave Justice: To be Done: To Servants Managing your Business Master: Scriptures Relating to Masters of Serv Ants Masters: Duty of, Toward Servants: To Act Justly Masters: Duty of, Toward Servants: To Deal with Them in the Fear of God Servant: Hired: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Treatment of Employees Wages: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To