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knowing that from the Lord you will receive the reward of the inheritance; for you serve the Lord, Christ.
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Your True Boss is Christ
Commentators emphasize that by serving faithfully in any earthly role, you are ultimately serving "the Lord Christ." This perspective transforms even menial or difficult work into a noble act of worship, giving it profound dignity and purpose. Your service is seen and valued by your heavenly Master.
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Colossians
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Ye shall receive (απολημψεσθε). Future middle indicative of απολαμβανω, old verb, to get back (απο), to recover.
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19th Century
Anglican
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…
Baptist
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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Slaves must see their service as a service rendered not to human beings but to the Lord. This would transform the most menial responsibilities and …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Knowing that of the Lord you shall receive the reward of theinheritance
This is sai…
Presbyterian
The epistles most concerned with displaying the glory of Divine grace and magnifying the Lord Jesus are also the most particular in emphasizing the…
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13th Century
Catholic
Having given a general direction to all, Paul now begins to give particular directions. First, he gives special directions that relate to the vario…
