Some slaves have masters who are believers. They shouldn’t show their masters disrespect just because they are also believers. Instead, they should serve them even better. That’s because their masters are loved by them as believers. These masters are committed to caring for their slaves. These are the things you are to teach. Try hard to get the believers to do them.

仆人有信道的主人，不可因为与他是弟兄就轻看他，更要加意服侍他，因为得服侍之益处的，是信道蒙爱的。你要以此教训人，劝勉人。

奴隶若有信主的主人，不可因他是主内弟兄就轻看他们，更要越发服侍他们，因为得到服侍的益处的正是信徒，是蒙爱的人。你要教导和劝勉这些事。

奴隶若有信主的主人，不可因他是主内弟兄就轻看他们，更要越发服侍他们，因为得到服侍的益处的正是信徒，是蒙爱的人。你要教导和劝勉这些事。

若主人是基督徒，做奴仆的不可因为同是信徒就不尊敬自己的主人，反而要更好地服侍他，因为这些接受服侍的人是信徒，是主所爱的。你要教导这些事并勉励众人。

奴仆有信主的主人，不可因为他们是弟兄而轻看他们；倒要加意服事他们，因为这些受到服事的益处的，是信主蒙爱的人。你要把这些事教导人，劝勉人。

如果奴仆的主人是信徒，不可因为主人是弟兄就轻看他们；反而倒要服事他们，因为从这样的美事而得益处的，是信徒、是蒙爱的人。你要教导、劝勉这些事。

僕人有信道的主人，不可因為與他是弟兄就輕看他，更要加意服事他，因為得服事之益處的，是信道蒙愛的。你要以此教訓人，勸勉人。

奴隸若有信主的主人，不可因他是主內弟兄就輕看他們，更要越發服侍他們，因為得到服侍的益處的正是信徒，是蒙愛的人。你要教導和勸勉這些事

奴隸若有信主的主人，不可因他是主內弟兄就輕看他們，更要越發服侍他們，因為得到服侍的益處的正是信徒，是蒙愛的人。你要教導和勸勉這些事。

若主人是基督徒，作奴僕的不可因為同是信徒就不尊敬自己的主人，反而要更好地服侍他，因為這些接受服侍的人是信徒，是主所愛的。你要教導這些事並勉勵眾人。

奴僕有信主的主人，不可因為他們是弟兄而輕看他們；倒要加意服事他們，因為這些受到服事的益處的，是信主蒙愛的人。你要把這些事教導人，勸勉人。

做主人的若是信徒，做僕人的不可因他們是弟兄就輕看他們；倒要因那享得服事之益的是信徒、是蒙愛的人、而加意服事他們。你要將這些事教訓人，勸勉人。

如果奴僕的主人是信徒，不可因為主人是弟兄就輕看他們；反而倒要服事他們，因為從這樣的美事而得益處的，是信徒、是蒙愛的人。你要教導、勸勉這些事。

其主為信徒、勿因其為兄弟而輕視之、宜服事維勤、緣得其善工者、乃信而蒙愛者也、爾當以此訓之勸之、○

有宗教為爾主者、勿以同教兄弟而生藐視、必服事維勤、以其宗教可愛、宜獲爾益、此當勸誨焉、

主人若為信道者、毋因其為兄弟而藐視之、必服事之尤勤、蓋受服事之益者乃信道者、蒙愛者、爾當以此訓人勸人、○

若其主人亦為信徒、不可以其為兄弟而輕蔑之、轉宜以所事者為同道中人、而事之加謹焉。望汝以此訓之勉之。

Those who have believing masters should not show them disrespect just because they are fellow believers. Instead, they should serve them even better because their masters are dear to them as fellow believers and are devoted to the welfare of their slaves. These are the things you are to teach and insist on.

Those who have believing masters must not be disrespectful on the ground that they are brothers; rather they must serve all the better since those who benefit by their good service are believers and beloved. Teach and urge these things.

If the masters are believers, that is no excuse for being disrespectful. Those slaves should work all the harder because their efforts are helping other believers who are well loved. Teach these things, Timothy, and encourage everyone to obey them.

Let those who have believing masters not be disrespectful to them because they are brothers, but serve them even better, since those who benefit from their service are believers and dearly loved. Teach and encourage these things.

Those who have believers as their masters must not be disrespectful to them because they are brothers or sisters, but must serve them all the more, because those who partake of the benefit are believers and beloved. Teach and preach these principles.

And those who have believing masters, let them not despise them because they are brethren, but rather serve them because those who are benefited are believers and beloved. Teach and exhort these things.

And they that have believing masters, let them not despise them, because they are brethren; but let them serve them the rather, because they that partake of the benefit are believing and beloved. These things teach and exhort.

Those who have believing masters should not be disrespectful to them because they are brothers, but should serve them better, since those who benefit from their service are believers and dearly loved. Teach and encourage these things.

And they that have believing masters, let them not despise[ them], because they are brethren; but rather do[ them] service, because they are faithful and beloved, partakers of the benefit. These things teach and exhort.

But those who have believing masters must not show them less respect because they are brothers. Instead they are to serve all the more, because those who benefit from their service are believers and dearly loved. Teach them and exhort them about these things.

Those who have believing masters, let them not despise them because they are brothers, but rather let them serve them, because those who partake of the benefit are believing and beloved. Teach and exhort these things.

Command and teach these things.

Then he slept with Hagar, and she became pregnant. When Hagar knew she was pregnant, she began to look down on the woman who owned her.Then Sarai said to Abram,“ It’s your fault that I’m suffering like this. I put my slave in your arms. Now that she knows she’s pregnant, she looks down on me. May the Lord judge between you and me. May he decide which of us is right.”

Here there is no Gentile or Jew. There is no difference between those who are circumcised and those who are not. There is no rude outsider, or even a Scythian. There is no slave or free person. But Christ is everything. And he is in everything.You are God’s chosen people. You are holy and dearly loved. So put on tender mercy and kindness as if they were your clothes. Don’t be proud. Be gentle and patient.

We thank him because we have heard about your faith in Christ Jesus. We have also heard that you love all God’s people.

Some of the natural branches have been broken off. You are a wild olive branch. But you have been joined to the tree with the other branches. Now you enjoy the life- giving sap of the olive tree root.

Correct an older man in a way that shows respect. Make an appeal to him as if he were your father. Treat younger men as if they were your brothers.

“ But you shouldn’t be called‘ Rabbi.’ You have only one Teacher, and you are all brothers.

Brothers and sisters, we should always thank God for you. That is only right, because your faith is growing more and more. We also thank God that the love you all have for one another is increasing.

Masters, give your slaves what is right and fair. Do it because you know that you also have a Master in heaven.

God planned that those he had chosen would become like his Son. In that way, Christ will be the first and most honored among many brothers and sisters.

Holy brothers and sisters, God chose you to be his people. So keep thinking about Jesus. We embrace him as our apostle and our high priest.

You can trust this saying. These things are important. Treat them that way. Then those who trust in God will be careful to commit themselves to doing good. These things are excellent. They are for the good of everyone.

Here is the mystery. Because of the good news, God’s promises are for Gentiles as well as for Jews. Both groups are parts of one body. They share in the promise. It belongs to them because they belong to Christ Jesus.

I, Paul, am writing this letter. I am an apostle of Christ Jesus just as God planned. I am sending this letter to you, God’s holy people in Ephesus. Because you belong to Christ Jesus, you are faithful.

In the very same way, these ungodly people act on their evil dreams. So they make their own bodies impure. They don’t accept authority. And they say evil things against heavenly beings.

These are the things you should teach. Encourage people and give them hope. Correct them with full authority. Don’t let anyone look down on you.

So in Christ Jesus you are all children of God by believing in Christ.This is because all of you who were baptized into Christ have put on Christ. You have put him on as if he were your clothes.There is no Jew or Gentile. There is no slave or free person. There is no male or female. That’s because you are all one in Christ Jesus.You who belong to Christ are Abraham’s seed. So you will receive what God has promised.

Most of all, this is true of people who follow desires that come from sin’s power. These people hate to be under authority. They are bold and proud. So they aren’t even afraid to speak evil things against heavenly beings.

I have heard about your faith in the Lord Jesus. I have also heard about your love for all God’s people. That is why

“ After that, I will pour out my Spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy. Your old men will have dreams. Your young men will have visions.

We belong to Christ if we hold tightly to the faith we had at first. But we must hold it tightly until the end.

They came as a group to oppose Moses and Aaron. They said to Moses and Aaron,“ You have gone too far! The whole community is holy. Every one in it is holy. And the Lord is with them. So why do you put yourselves above the Lord’ s people?”

We are sending this letter to you, our brothers and sisters in Colossae. You belong to Christ. You are holy and faithful. May God our Father give you grace and peace.

That’s because I hear about your love for all God’s people. I also hear about your faith in the Lord Jesus.I pray that what we share by believing will help you understand even more. Then you will completely understand every good thing we share by believing in Christ.Your love has given me great joy. It has encouraged me. My brother, you have renewed the hearts of the Lord’s people.

I’m speaking to the elders among you. I was a witness of Christ’s sufferings. And I will also share in the glory that is going to come. I’m making my appeal to you as one who is an elder together with you.

“ The King will reply,‘ What I’m about to tell you is true. Anything you did for one of the least important of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.’

But what you teach must agree with true teaching.

Circumcision and uncircumcision aren’t worth anything to those who believe in Christ Jesus. The only thing that really counts is faith that shows itself through love.

I am an old man, and I’m in prison. This is how I make my appeal to you for my son Onesimus. He became a son to me while I was being held in chains.Before that, he was useless to you. But now he has become useful to you and to me.I’m sending Onesimus back to you. All my love for him goes with him.I’m being held in chains because of the good news. So I would have liked to keep Onesimus with me. And he could take your place in helping me.But I didn’t want to do anything unless you agreed. Any favor you do must be done because you want to do it, not because you have to.Onesimus was separated from you for a little while. Maybe that was so you could have him back forever.You could have him back not as a slave. Instead, he would be better than a slave. He would be a dear brother. He is very dear to me but even more dear to you. He is dear to you not only as another human being. He is also dear to you as a brother in the Lord.

“ No one can serve two masters at the same time. You will hate one of them and love the other. Or you will be faithful to one and dislike the other. You can’t serve God and money at the same time.