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Colossians 4:1

Masters, supply your slaves with what is right and fair, since you know that you also have a Master in heaven.

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ASV

Masters, render unto your servants that which is just and equal; knowing that ye also have a Master in heaven.

KJV

Masters, give unto your servants that which is just and equal; knowing that ye also have a Master in heaven.

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18 tagged words
OriginalTransliterationMeaningWord study
ΟἱHoiyou who [are]G3588 →
κύριοι,kurioiMasters,G2962 →
τὸtothat whichG3588 →
δίκαιονdikaion[is] righteousG1342 →
καὶkaiandG2532 →
τὴνtēnthat whichG3588 →
ἰσότηταisotēta[is] equalG2471 →
τοῖςtoisto theG3588 →
δούλοιςdouloisslavesG1401 →
παρέχεσθεparechesthedo giveG3930 →
εἰδότεςeidotesknowing
ὅτιhotithatG3754 →
καὶkaialsoG2532 →
ὑμεῖςhumeisyou yourselvesG4771 →
ἔχετεechetehaveG2192 →
κύριονkuriona MasterG2962 →
ἐνeninG1722 →
οὐρανῷ.¶ouranōheaven.G3772 →

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Ephesians 6:8–20because you know that the Lord will reward each one for whatever good he does, whether he is slave or free.James 2:13For judgment without mercy will be shown to anyone who has not been merciful. Mercy triumphs over judgment.Revelation 17:14They will make war against the Lamb, and the Lamb will triumph over them, because He is Lord of lords and King of kings; and He will be accompanied by His called and chosen and faithful ones.”Deuteronomy 24:14–15Do not oppress a hired hand who is poor and needy, whether he is a brother or a foreigner residing in one of your towns.Luke 16:1–13Jesus also said to His disciples, “There was a rich man whose manager was accused of wasting his possessions.Matthew 8:6“Lord, my servant lies at home, paralyzed and in terrible agony.”Matthew 24:48–51But suppose that servant is wicked and says in his heart, ‘My master will be away a long time.’James 5:4Look, the wages you withheld from the workmen who mowed your fields are crying out against you. The cries of the harvesters have reached the ears of the Lord of Hosts.1 Timothy 6:2Those who have believing masters should not show disrespect because they are brothers, but should serve them all the more, since those receiving their good service are beloved believers. Teach and encourage these principles.Leviticus 25:43You are not to rule over them harshly, but you shall fear your God.Romans 12:11Do not let your zeal subside; keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord.Ecclesiastes 5:8If you see the oppression of the poor and the denial of justice and righteousness in the province, do not be astonished at the matter; for one official is watched by a superior, and others higher still are over them.Leviticus 25:39–43If a countryman among you becomes destitute and sells himself to you, then you must not force him into slave labor.Romans 6:4We were therefore buried with Him through baptism into death, in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, we too may walk in newness of life.Colossians 3:25Whoever does wrong will be repaid for his wrong, and there is no favoritism.Revelation 19:16And He has a name written on His robe and on His thigh: KING OF KINGS AND LORD OF LORDS.Luke 19:15When he returned from procuring his kingship, he summoned the servants to whom he had given the money, to find out what each one had earned.Leviticus 19:13You must not defraud your neighbor or rob him. You must not withhold until morning the wages due a hired hand.

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About Colossians

The Word Made Flesh — Gustave Doré (engraving, public domain)
The Word Made Flesh — Gustave Doré (engraving, public domain)
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