Ephesians 6:5-9 (The Message)
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Servants, respectfully obey your earthly masters but always with an eye to obeying the real master, Christ.
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Don't just do what you have to do to get by, but work heartily, as Christ's servants doing what God wants you to do.
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And work with a smile on your face, always keeping in mind that no matter who happens to be giving the orders, you're really serving God.
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Good work will get you good pay from the Master, regardless of whether you are slave or free.
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Masters, it's the same with you. No abuse, please, and no threats. You and your servants are both under the same Master in heaven. He makes no distinction between you and them.
Published by permission. Originally published by NavPress in English as THE MESSAGE: The Bible in Contemporary Language copyright 2002 by Eugene Peterson. All rights reserved. (The Message Bible Online)
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