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:”

"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
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What does Colossians 3:22 mean?

Colossians 3:22 (KJV) states, "Servants, obey in all things your masters according to the flesh; not with eyeservice, as menpleasers; but in singleness of heart, fearing God." This verse is part of the New Testament letter to the Colossians, which was written by the apostle…

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Obedience that Honors God

**Scriptural Foundation: Colossians 3:22 (KJV)** "Servants, obey in all things your masters according to the flesh; not with eyeservice, as menpleasers; but in singleness of heart, fearing God." In the hustle and bustle of modern life, the concept of obedience can be…

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A Prayer for Diligence and Integrity in Our Work

Heavenly Father, We come before You today with humble hearts, acknowledging Your sovereignty and grace in our lives. We thank You for the guidance and wisdom found in Your Word, particularly in Colossians 3:22, where it instructs, "Servants, obey in all things your masters…

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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:"
Colossians 3:22-25 - "Servants, obey in all things your masters according to the flesh; not with eyeservice, as menpleasers; but in singleness of heart, fearing God; And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men; Knowing that of the Lord ye shall receive the reward of the inheritance: for ye serve the Lord Christ. But he that doeth wrong shall receive for the wrong which he hath done: and there is no respect of persons."
Colossians 3:22-24 - "Slaves, obey your earthly masters in everything; and do it, not only when their eye is on you and to curry their favor, but with sincerity of heart and reverence for the Lord. Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters, since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving."
"Slaves, obey your earthly masters in everything; and do it, not only when their eye is on you and to curry their favor, but with sincerity of heart and reverence for the Lord. Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters, since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving." - Colossians 3:22-24
"Servants, obey in all things your masters according to the flesh; not with eyeservice, as menpleasers; but in singleness of heart, fearing God; And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men; Knowing that of the Lord ye shall receive the reward of the inheritance: for ye serve the Lord Christ. But he that doeth wrong shall receive for the wrong which he hath done: and there is no respect of persons." - Colossians 3:22-25
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Colossians 3:3 - "For ye are dead, and your life is hid with Christ in God."
Colossians 2:22 - "Which all are to perish with the using;) after the commandments and doctrines of men?"
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Colossians 2:3 - "In whom are hid all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge."
Colossians 1:22 - "In the body of his flesh through death, to present you holy and unblameable and unreproveable in his sight:"
Colossians 3:2 - "Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth."
Colossians 3:19 - "Husbands, love your wives, and be not bitter against them."
Colossians 3:21 - "Fathers, provoke not your children to anger, lest they be discouraged."
Colossians 3:6 - "For which things' sake the wrath of God cometh on the children of disobedience:"
Colossians 3:14 - "And above all these things put on charity, which is the bond of perfectness."
Colossians 3:23 - "And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;"
Colossians 3:18 - "Wives, submit yourselves unto your own husbands, as it is fit in the Lord."
"For ye are dead, and your life is hid with Christ in God." - Colossians 3:3
Colossians 3:7 - "In the which ye also walked some time, when ye lived in them."