Eph 6:5-10, Col 3:22, 4:2 | NIV | STEP | Slaves, obey your earthly masters with respect and fear, and with sincerity of heart, just as you would obey Christ.

‏ Ephesians 6:5-10

5 Slaves, obey your earthly masters with respect and fear, and with sincerity of heart, just as you would obey Christ. 6 Obey them not only to win their favour when their eye is on you, but as slaves of Christ, doing the will of God from your heart. 7 Serve wholeheartedly, as if you were serving the Lord, not people, 8 because you know that the Lord will reward each one for whatever good they do, whether they are slave or free.

9 And masters, treat your slaves in the same way. Do not threaten them, since you know that he who is both their Master and yours is in heaven, and there is no favouritism with him.

The armour of God

10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power.

‏ Colossians 3:22

22 Slaves, obey your earthly masters in everything; and do it, not only when their eye is on you and to curry their favour, but with sincerity of heart and reverence for the Lord.

‏ Colossians 4:2

Further instructions

2 Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful.