Ephesians 6:8

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

Ephesians 6:8 Meaning and Commentary

Ephesians 6:8

Knowing that whatsoever good thing any man doth
According to the will of God, from right principles in his heart, and with a view to God's glory:

the same shall he receive of the Lord;
that is, he shall receive the fruit and advantage of it, in a way of grace,

whether [he be] bond or free;
a bondman or a free man, a master or a servant.

Ephesians 6:8 In-Context

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.
10 And that about wraps it up. God is strong, and he wants you strong.
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.