Eph 6:9 | TNotes | STEP | 6:9 in the same way: That is, with integrity and concern for their welfare (see Col 4:1 ). • Don’t threaten them: Christian masters, too, will be held accountable by the same Master in heaven for their lives on earth. Pleasing him requires treating their slaves humanely and kindly. • he has no favorites: God judges all people by the same standard (see Deut 10:17 ; Acts 10:34 ; Rom 2:11 ; Col 3:25 ).

bCol 4:1►

cDeut 10:17►

dActs 10:34►

eRom 2:11►

fCol 3:25►

‏ Ephesians 6:9

6:9 ^a in the same way: That is, with integrity and concern for their welfare (see Col 4:1 ^b).

• Don’t threaten them: Christian masters, too, will be held accountable by the same Master in heaven for their lives on earth. Pleasing him requires treating their slaves humanely and kindly.

• he has no favorites: God judges all people by the same standard (see Deut 10:17 ^c; Acts 10:34 ^d; Rom 2:11 ^e; Col 3:25 ^f).