Colossians 4:1

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

Colossians 4:1 in Other Translations

KJV
1 Masters, give unto your servants that which is just and equal; knowing that ye also have a Master in heaven.
ESV
1 Masters, treat your slaves justly and fairly, knowing that you also have a Master in heaven.
NLT
1 Masters, be just and fair to your slaves. Remember that you also have a Master—in heaven.
MSG
1 And masters, treat your servants considerately. Be fair with them. Don't forget for a minute that you, too, serve a Master - God in heaven.
CSB
1 Masters, supply your slaves with what is right and fair, since you know that you too have a Master in heaven.

Colossians 4:1 In-Context

1 Masters, provide your slaves with what is right and fair, because you know that you also have a Master in heaven.
2 Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful.
3 And pray for us, too, that God may open a door for our message, so that we may proclaim the mystery of Christ, for which I am in chains.
4 Pray that I may proclaim it clearly, as I should.
5 Be wise in the way you act toward outsiders; make the most of every opportunity.

Cross References 1

  • 1. Leviticus 25:43,53
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