Parallel Bible results for "Ephesians 6:5-9"

Ephesians 6:5-9

The Message Bible MSG

5 Servants, respectfully obey your earthly masters but always with an eye to obeying the real master, Christ.

6 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.

7 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.

8 Good work will get you good pay from the Master, regardless of whether you are slave or free.

9 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.

New International Version NIV

5 Slaves, obey your earthly masters with respect and fear, and with sincerity of heart, just as you would obey Christ.

6 Obey them not only to win their favor when their eye is on you, but as slaves of Christ, doing the will of God from your heart.

7 Serve wholeheartedly, as if you were serving the Lord, not people,

8 because you know that the Lord will reward each one for whatever good they do, whether they are slave or free.

9 And masters, treat your slaves in the same way. Do not threaten them, since you know that he who is both their Master and yours is in heaven, and there is no favoritism with him.