Parallel Bible results for "ephesians 6:5-8"

Ephesians 6:5-8

New Revised Standard NRS

5 Slaves, obey your earthly masters with fear and trembling, in singleness of heart, as you obey Christ;

6 not only while being watched, and in order to please them, but as slaves of Christ, doing the will of God from the heart.

7 Render service with enthusiasm, as to the Lord and not to men and women,

8 knowing that whatever good we do, we will receive the same again from the Lord, whether we are slaves or free.

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.