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Ephesians 6:7

Ephesians 6:7
With good will doing service, as to the Lord, and not to men:

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

With good will doing service,.... To their masters; not grudgingly, with an ill will; no otherwise, nor longer than when they are forced to it; but of a ready mind, and with a cheerful spirit, taking…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

As to the Lord, and not to men - That is, he should regard his lot in life as having been ordered by Divine Providence for some wise and good purpose; and until he may be permitted to enjoy his…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

With good will - Μετ' ευνοιας· With cheerfulness; do not take up your service as a cross, or bear it as a burden; but take it as coming in the order of God's providence, and a thing that is pleasing…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Ephesians 6:1-9

Here we have further directions concerning relative duties, in which the apostle is very particular.

I. The duty of children to their parents. Come, you children, hearken to me, I will teach you the…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

Ephesians 6:5-9

The Christian Home: Servants and Masters

5. Servants Bondservants, slaves. Cp. Col 3:22-25; and see 1Co 7:21-22; 1Ti 6:1-2; Tit 2:9-10; Philemon; 1Pe 2:18-25. The Gospel nowhere explicitly condemns…