And, ye masters, do the same things unto them, forbearing threatening: knowing that your Master also is in heaven; neither is there respect of persons with him.
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Gill's Exposition
And ye masters do the same things unto them,.... This does not refer to service and obedience, but to singleness of heart, benevolence, humanity, and a regard to Christ, and the will of God, and to…
Barnes' Notes
And, ye masters - The object of this is, to secure for servants a proper treatment. It is evident, from this, that there were in the Christian church those who were “masters;” and the most obvious…
Adam Clarke
Ye masters, do the same things unto them - Act in the same affectionate, conscientious manner towards your slaves and servants, as they do towards you.
Forbearing threatening - If they should…
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…
Cambridge Bible
masters The Gr. is lit. "Lords." But English usage forbids that word here. See last note; and the parallel passage, Col 4:1.
do the samethings] Faithfully consult their true interests, be loyal to…
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