Ephesians 6:5

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

Ephesians 6:5 in Other Translations

KJV
5 Servants, be obedient to them that are your masters according to the flesh, with fear and trembling, in singleness of your heart, as unto Christ;
ESV
5 Slaves, obey your earthly masters with fear and trembling, with a sincere heart, as you would Christ,
NLT
5 Slaves, obey your earthly masters with deep respect and fear. Serve them sincerely as you would serve Christ.
MSG
5 Servants, respectfully obey your earthly masters but always with an eye to obeying the real master, Christ.
CSB
5 Slaves, obey your human masters with fear and trembling, in the sincerity of your heart, as to Christ.

Ephesians 6:5 In-Context

3 “so that it may go well with you and that you may enjoy long life on the earth.”
4 Fathers, do not exasperate your children; instead, bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord.
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,

Cross References 3

  • 1. 1 Timothy 6:1; Titus 2:9; 1 Peter 2:18
  • 2. Colossians 3:22
  • 3. Ephesians 5:22
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