1 All who are under the yoke of slavery should regard their masters as fully worthy of honor, so that God’s name and our teaching will not be discredited.
1 Timothy 6:1
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1 Peter 2:17–19
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Colossians 3:21–23
21 Fathers, do not provoke your children, so they will not become discouraged. 22 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. 23 Whatever you do, work at it with your…
Ephesians 6:4–6
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Titus 2:8–10
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Epistle of Barnabas 19:6–8
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Colossians 4:1–2
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Ignatius to Polycarp 4:2–3
2 Let meetings be held more frequently. Seek out all men by name. (IGN) 3 Despise not slaves, whether men or women. Yet let not these again be puffed up, but let them serve the more faithfully to the glory of God, that they may obtain a better freedom from God. Let them… (IGN)
Ephesians 6:8–10
8 because you know that the Lord will reward each one for whatever good he does, whether he is slave or free. 9 And masters, do the same for your slaves. Give up your use of threats, because you know that He who is both their Master and yours is in heaven, and the…
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