Ephesians 6:8

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Modern

…because you know that the Lord will reward each one for whatever good he does, whether he is slave or free.

Traditional

Knowing that whatsoever good thing any man doeth, the same shall he receive of the Lord, whether he be bond or free.

Literal

…knowing that each one, whatever good he might have done, this he will receive from the Lord, whether slave or free.

Latin

…scientes quoniam unusquisque quodcumque fecerit bonum, hoc recipiet a Domino, sive servus, sive liber.

Original

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English

…because you know that the Lord will reward each one for whatever good he does, whether he is slave or free.

Notes

Ephesians 6:8

The Bible uses the image of a master to describe the Lord’s authority over believers. He will reward those who are faithful (see 1 Corinthians 3:12–15).

Ephesians 6:5–9

The relationship between slaves and masters (and similarly, between employees and employers) should be guided by their commitment to the Lord and their desire to support each other in Christ. Christian slaves should obey their masters, and Christian masters should treat their slaves kindly (see Colossians 3:22–4:1).
Paul was not promoting slavery. Paul was teaching Christians how to live with it as a reality in that culture (for Paul’s views on slavery, see Philemon Book Introduction, "Meaning and Message").

Ephesians 5:21–6:9

Paul provides clear guidance on how believers should interact in a Christian home (see also Colossians 3:18–4:1; 1 Peter 2:18–3:7). Love and respect should define all relationships among believers as a way to show their commitment to the Lord.

Theme notes and profiles

Paul (Saul) Slavery The Household

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