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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. |
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 let those who have believers as their masters not be disrespectful to them because they are brethren, but let them serve them all the more, because those who partake of the benefit are believers and beloved. Teach and preach these principles. |
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Those who have believing masters are not to show less respect for them because they are brothers. Instead, they are to serve them even better, because those who benefit from their service are believers, and dear to them. These are the things you are to teach and urge on them. |
Let those who have believing masters not be disrespectful or scornful [to them] on the grounds that they are brothers [in Christ]; rather, they should serve [them all the better] because those who benefit by their kindly service are believers and beloved. Teach and urge these duties. |
And those who have believing masters, let them not be despising them because they are brothers [in Christ], but rather be rendering them a slave’s service because they are believers [Christians] and divinely loved ones [of God] who busy themselves in kindly service [to their slaves]. These things be constantly teaching and exhorting. |
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If they have Christian masters they should not despise them because they work for brothers in the faith. Indeed they should serve all the better because they are thereby benefiting those who have the same faith and love as themselves. |
Those who have Christian masters must not pay them less respect because they are brothers; they must serve them all the better because those who get the benefit of their service are believers and so are dear to them. |
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