Colossians 3:22 meaning and explanation
Slaves, obey your earthly masters in everything, not only to please them while they are watching, but with sincerity of heart and fear of the Lord.
Colossians 3:22, Berean Standard Bible
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Paul continues his household instructions to the church at Colossae, addressing slaves directly in a society where slavery was woven into daily life. He does not endorse the institution here; he speaks to people who had no legal standing and tells them their work is rendered to Christ, not merely to a human master.
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