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Colossians 3:22 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Colossians 3:22 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Colossians chapter 3 verse 22 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Servants, obey in all things your masters according to the flesh; not with eyeservice, as menpleasers; but in singleness of heart, fearing God:”
Colossians 3:22 (KJV)
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Commentary on Colossians 3:22
Servants, obey in all things your masters according to the flesh; not with eyeservice, as menpleasers; but in singleness of heart, fearing God. Paul addresses slaves (douloi, δοῦλοι, "servants" in KJV)—perhaps majority of early church members. "Obey in all things" (hypakouete kata panta, ὑπακούετε κατὰ πάντα) commands comprehensive obedience to "masters according to the flesh" (tois kata sarka kyriois, τοῖς κατὰ σάρκα κυρίοις)—earthly masters, distinguished from ultimate Master (Christ)."Not with eyeservice" (mē en ophthalmodouleiais, μὴ ἐν ὀφθαλμοδουλείαις, "eye-slavery") prohibits working on...
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Cross-References for Colossians 3:22
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“be obedient to those who according to the flesh are your masters”
“that the name of God and the doctrine not be blasphemed.”
“or of God? Or am I striving to please men? For if I were still pleasing men”
“be in subjection to your masters with all fear; not only to the good and gentle”
“and to be well-pleasing in all things; not contradicting;”
“obey your parents in all things”
“so we speak; not as pleasing men”
“as well as in many words: but you must fear God.”