King James Version
Colossians 4:1 in the King James Version says “Masters, give unto your servants that which is just and equal; knowing that ye also have a Master in heaven.” — study this verse from Colossians chapter 4 with commentary, cross-references, and original Greek word analysis.
“Masters, give unto your servants that which is just and equal; knowing that ye also have a Master in heaven.”
Colossians 4:1 · KJV
Masters, give unto your servants that which is just and equal; knowing that ye also have a Master in heaven.
Continue in prayer, and watch in the same with thanksgiving;
Withal praying also for us, that God would open unto us a door of utterance, to speak the mystery of Christ, for which I am also in bonds:
KJV Study — Public Domain
“Masters”
G2962supreme in authority, i.e., (as noun) controller; by implication, master (as a respectful title)
“that which is just”
G1342equitable (in character or act); by implication, innocent, holy (absolutely or relatively)
“also”
G2532and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
“unto your servants”
G1401a slave (literal or figurative, involuntary or voluntary; frequently, therefore in a qualified sense of subjection or subserviency)
“knowing”
G1492used only in certain past tenses, the others being borrowed from the equivalent g3700 and g3708; properly, to see (literally or figuratively); by impl
“also”
G2532and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
“have”
G2192to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability, contiuity, relation, or conditio
“Masters”
G2962supreme in authority, i.e., (as noun) controller; by implication, master (as a respectful title)
“heaven”
G3772the sky; by extension, heaven (as the abode of god); by implication, happiness, power, eternity; specially, the gospel (christianity)
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