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Colossians 4:1 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Colossians 4:1 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Colossians chapter 4 verse 1 to related passages throughout the Bible.
Masters and Slaves
“Masters, give unto your servants that which is just and equal; knowing that ye also have a Master in heaven.”
Colossians 4:1 (KJV)
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Commentary on Colossians 4:1
Masters, give unto your servants that which is just and equal; knowing that ye also have a Master in heaven. Paul addresses slaveholders, balancing servants' duties (3:22-25) with masters' responsibilities. "Give unto your servants that which is just and equal" (to dikaion kai tēn isotēta tois doulois parechesthe, τὸ δίκαιον καὶ τὴν ἰσότητα τοῖς δούλοις παρέχεσθε) commands fair, equitable treatment—providing what's right and balanced, not exploiting power advantage."Knowing that ye also have a Master in heaven" (eidotes hoti kai hymeis echete Kyrion en ouranō, εἰδότες ὅτι καὶ ὑμεῖς ἔχετε Κύριο...
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Cross-References for Colossians 4:1
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“he will receive the same again from the Lord”
“and the Lamb will overcome them”
“whether he be of your brothers”
“For he shall have judgment without mercy”
“There was a certain rich man who had a manager. An accusation was made to him that this man was wasting his possessions.,And he said also unto his disciples, There was a certain rich man, which had a steward; and the same was accused unto him that he had wasted his goods.,,,,,,,,”
“'My lord is delaying his coming”
“the wages of the laborers who mowed your fields”
“and the violent taking away of justice and righteousness in a district”
“KING OF KINGS, AND LORD OF LORDS.”