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Your True Boss is Christ
Commentators explain that the phrase "masters according to the flesh" intentionally points to a higher authority. Your work, regardless of your earthly boss, is ultimately service rendered "to the Lord." This perspective transforms any job into a noble act of worship and provides a motivation that transcends human approval.
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Colossians
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AT Robertson
On Colossians 3:22
Your masters according to the flesh (τοις κατα σαρκα κυριοις). "Lords" really, but these Christian slaves (δουλο) had Christ as lo…
Charles Ellicott
On Colossians 3:22–25
19th Century
Bishop
Compare throughout Ephesians 6:5-9. The only peculiarity of this passage is the strong emphasis laid on “the reward of the inheritance.” “The rewar…
Charles Spurgeon
On Colossians 3:22–24
19th Century
Preacher
Servants, obey in all things your masters according to the flesh; not with eyeservice, as menpleasers; but in singleness of heart, fearing God:…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Colossians 3:22
Slavery, with all its attendant evils, was not only universally accepted in ancient times but also considered a fundamental institution, indispensa…
John Calvin
On Colossians 3:22
16th Century
Theologian
Servants, be obedient. Anything stated here concerning servants requires no explanation, as it has already been explained in comm…
John Gill
On Colossians 3:22
17th Century
Pastor
Servants, obey in all things your masters
That is, in all things relating to the body, and bodily service; not to th…
Matthew Henry
On Colossians 3:18–25
17th Century
Minister
The epistles most concerned with displaying the glory of Divine grace and magnifying the Lord Jesus are also the most particular in emphasizing the…