Colossians 3:22

Updated: June 3, 2025
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Servants, obey in all things those who are your masters according to the flesh, not just when they are looking, as men pleasers, but in singleness of heart, fearing God.
World English Bible (WEB)
Servants{G1401}, obey{G5219}{(G5720)} in{G2596} all things{G3956} your masters{G2962} according{G2596} to the flesh{G4561}; not{G3361} with{G1722} eyeservice{G3787}, as{G5613} menpleasers{G441}; but{G235} in{G1722} singleness{G572} of heart{G2588}, fearing{G5399}{(G5740)} God{G2316}:
KJV with Strongs
(22) The slaves, in everything obey those who are your 'lords' according to flesh, not in eyeservice as those who please men but rather in sincerity of heart by fearing The אָדוֹן Adonai.
The F.O.G
[22] Slaves, obey your earthly masters in everything, not only when they're watching to win their favor, but with sincere hearts and reverence for the Lord.
The F.O.G Paraphrase
The servants! obey in all things those who are masters according to the flesh, not in eye-service as men-pleasers, but in simplicity of heart, fearing God;
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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