2017-06-21 20:45:09 +00:00
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## Slaves, be obedient to ##
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"You slaves should obey"
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## and trembling, in the honesty of your heart, as to Christ ##
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"and humble fear, just as you obey Christ"
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## with deep respect and trembling ##
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These are two similar ways to show honor towards one's master. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet]])
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## not only to please them when they are watching you ##
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"Always work as if you were working for Christ himself, even when your masters are not watching you"
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## as slaves of Christ himself ##
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Serve your earthly master as if your earthly master was Christ himself.
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## serving cheerfully as for the Lord and not just for people ##
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"Work joyfully since you are working for the Lord and not just for people"
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## remembering that whatever good deed each person does, he will receive a reward from the Lord ##
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"Remember that every good deed a person does will be rewarded by the Lord"
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