Slaves, obey in all things your masters according to the flesh, not only under their eyes so as to please people, but in simplicity of heart and fear of the Lord. Whatever you do, do it well, as for the Lord rather than people, knowing that you will receive from the Lord the reward of an inheritance. Serve the Lord Christ (Col 3:22-25).
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