Colossians 3:22

“Servants, obey in all things your masters, etc.] That is, in all things relating to the body, and bodily service; not to the conscience, and religious worship; in things worldly, and not spiritual; in all things that are within a master's power, and it is lawful for him to command; and in all things that are fitting and proper that a servant should do; and even in such things as may be difficult, troublesome, and disagreeable to the flesh unto them; (see <421707>Luke 17:7-9) who those servants are that are to obey, and who their masters, said to be according to the flesh, to whom they are to be subject, (see Gill on “<490605>Ephesians 6:5”). not with eyeservice, as menpleasers, but in…”

“(Eph 6:5-6.) This is to fear God, when, though none sees us, we do no evil: but if we do evil, it is not God, but men, whom we fear. singleness--"simplicity of heart." fearing God--The oldest manuscripts read, "the Lord."”

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“Eyeservice - Being more diligent under their eye than at other times. Singleness of heart - A simple intention of doing right, without looking any farther. Fearing God - That is, acting from this principle. Colossians 3:23”

“3:22-24 Slaves have earthly masters whom they must obey. Slavery was central to the life and economy of the ancient world, and the New Testament never attacks the practice as such. However, Christian faith establishes relationships that change the nature of the social structure (see Phlm 1:15-16). • and that the Master you are serving is Christ: All Christians, both slave and free, serve a higher Master, whose will is paramount.”

“obey: Col 3:20; Psa 123:2; Mal 1:6; Mat 8:9; Luk 6:46, Luk 7:8; Eph 6:5-7; Ti1 6:1, Ti1 6:2; Tit 2:9, Tit 2:10; Plm 1:16; Pe1 2:18, Pe1 2:19 menpleasers: Gal 1:10; Th1 2:4 in singleness: Mat 6:22; Act 2:46; Eph 6:5 fearing: Gen 42:18; Neh 5:9, Neh 5:15; Ecc 5:7, Ecc 8:12, Ecc 12:13; Co2 7:1 Colossians 3:23”