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Masters, give to your servants that which is just and equal, knowing that you also have a Master in heaven.
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Accountable to a Higher Master
Commentators universally highlight that earthly masters are not ultimate authorities. They too have a "Master in heaven" to whom they are accountable. This shared accountability before God, who judges without favoritism, levels the playing field and reminds those in power that they will be judged by the same standard of fairness they show to others.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Masters, give to your servants, etc. (See Barnes on Ephesians 6:9).
That which is just and equal means what they ought to have, wha…
That which is just and equal (το δικαιον κα την ισοτητα). Paul changes from το ισον (like το δικαιον, neuter singular adjective wi…
19th Century
Baptist
Masters, give unto your servants that which is just and equal;—
I sometimes think that the good men who chopped the Bible up into c…
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Now Paul turns to the duty of masters toward their slaves in terms of dealing justly and equitably with them. Though in the Roman world slaves had …
16th Century
Protestant
Masters, what is just. He first mentions what is just, a term by which he expresses that kindness concerning which he has given i…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Masters, give unto your servants This verse properly belongs to the preceding chapter, with which it should have been conclude…
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The apostle proceeds with the duty of masters to their servants. Not only is justice required of them, but strict equity and kindness. Let them dea…
13th Century
Catholic
Previously, Paul gave specific teachings for each group of people; here he gives instructions for everyone. First, he shows what their relationship…
