Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Serve wholeheartedly, as if you were serving the Lord, not people, New Living Translation Work with enthusiasm, as though you were working for the Lord rather than for people. English Standard Version rendering service with a good will as to the Lord and not to man, Berean Standard Bible Serve with good will, as to the Lord and not to men, Berean Literal Bible rendering service with good will as to the Lord and not to men, King James Bible With good will doing service, as to the Lord, and not to men: New King James Version with goodwill doing service, as to the Lord, and not to men, New American Standard Bible With goodwill render service, as to the Lord, and not to people, NASB 1995 With good will render service, as to the Lord, and not to men, NASB 1977 With good will render service, as to the Lord, and not to men, Legacy Standard Bible serving with good will as to the Lord, and not to men, Amplified Bible rendering service with goodwill, as to the Lord, and not [only] to men, Christian Standard Bible Serve with a good attitude, as to the Lord and not to people, Holman Christian Standard Bible Serve with a good attitude, as to the Lord and not to men, American Standard Version with good will doing service, as unto the Lord, and not unto men: Contemporary English Version Gladly serve your masters, as though they were the Lord himself, and not simply people. English Revised Version with good will doing service, as unto the Lord, and not unto men: GOD'S WORD® Translation Serve eagerly as if you were serving your heavenly master and not merely serving human masters. Good News Translation Do your work as slaves cheerfully, as though you served the Lord, and not merely human beings. International Standard Version Serve willingly, as if you were serving the Lord and not merely people, Majority Standard Bible Serve with good will, as to the Lord and not to men, NET Bible Obey with enthusiasm, as though serving the Lord and not people, New Heart English Bible with good will doing service, as to the Lord, and not to people; Webster's Bible Translation With good will doing service, as to the Lord, and not to men: Weymouth New Testament With right good will, be faithful to your duty as service rendered to the Lord and not to man. World English Bible with good will doing service as to the Lord and not to men, Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionserving with goodwill, as to the LORD, and not to men, Berean Literal Bible rendering service with good will as to the Lord and not to men, Young's Literal Translation with good-will serving, as to the Lord, and not to men, Smith's Literal Translation With affection serving the Lord, and not men. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleWith a good will serving, as to the Lord, and not to men. Catholic Public Domain Version Serve with good will, as to the Lord, and not to men. New American Bible willingly serving the Lord and not human beings, New Revised Standard Version Render service with enthusiasm, as to the Lord and not to men and women, Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd serve well with your whole soul, with love, as to our LORD, and not to men: Aramaic Bible in Plain English And serve them with all your soul in love, as unto our Lord and not as unto men, NT Translations Anderson New Testamentwith good will doing service as to the Lord, and not as to men; Godbey New Testament serving with good will as the Lord, and not men: Haweis New Testament with good will doing service as to the Lord, and not unto men: Mace New Testament serve them with affection, as if it was to the Lord, Weymouth New Testament With right good will, be faithful to your duty as service rendered to the Lord and not to man. Worrell New Testament with good-will doing service, as to the Lord, and not to men; Worsley New Testament with good-will, as serving the Lord rather than men: Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Slaves and Masters…6And do this not only to please them while they are watching, but as servants of Christ, doing the will of God from your heart. 7Serve with good will, as to the Lord and not to men, 8because you know that the Lord will reward each one for whatever good he does, whether he is slave or free.… Cross References Colossians 3:23-24 Whatever you do, work at it with your whole being, as for the Lord and not for men, / because you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as your reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving. 1 Corinthians 10:31 So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all to the glory of God. Matthew 25:40 And the King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of Mine, you did for Me.’ Galatians 1:10 Am I now seeking the approval of men, or of God? Or am I striving to please men? If I were still trying to please men, I would not be a servant of Christ. Romans 12:11 Do not let your zeal subside; keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. 1 Peter 4:11 If anyone speaks, he should speak as one conveying the words of God. If anyone serves, he should serve with the strength God provides, so that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom be the glory and the power forever and ever. Amen. Matthew 6:24 No one can serve two masters: Either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and money. Luke 16:13 No servant can serve two masters. Either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and money.” 1 Thessalonians 2:4 Instead, we speak as those approved by God to be entrusted with the gospel, not in order to please men but God, who examines our hearts. Philippians 2:14-15 Do everything without complaining or arguing, / so that you may be blameless and pure, children of God without fault in a crooked and perverse generation, in which you shine as lights in the world 1 Corinthians 15:58 Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast and immovable. Always excel in the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain. Hebrews 6:10 For God is not unjust. He will not forget your work and the love you have shown for His name as you have ministered to the saints and continue to do so. 2 Corinthians 5:9 So we aspire to please Him, whether we are at home in this body or away from it. Proverbs 16:3 Commit your works to the LORD and your plans will be achieved. Psalm 100:2 Serve the LORD with gladness; come into His presence with joyful songs. Treasury of Scripture With good will doing service, as to the Lord, and not to men: good. Genesis 31:6,38-40 And ye know that with all my power I have served your father… 2 Kings 5:2,3,13 And the Syrians had gone out by companies, and had brought away captive out of the land of Israel a little maid; and she waited on Naaman's wife… as. Ephesians 6:5,6 Servants, be obedient to them that are your masters according to the flesh, with fear and trembling, in singleness of your heart, as unto Christ; … 1 Corinthians 10:31 Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God. Jump to Previous Duty Faithful Good Good-Will Readily Render Rendered Rendering Right Serve Service Serving Wholeheartedly WorkJump to Next Duty Faithful Good Good-Will Readily Render Rendered Rendering Right Serve Service Serving Wholeheartedly WorkEphesians 6 1. The duty of children toward their parents;5. of servants toward their masters. 10. Our life is a warfare, not only against flesh and blood, but also spiritual enemies. 13. The complete armor of a Christian; 18. and how it ought to be used. 21. Tychicus is commended. Serve The Greek word used here is "δουλεύω" (douleuō), which means to serve or to be a slave. In the context of Ephesians, Paul is addressing both slaves and masters, urging them to adopt a Christ-like attitude in their relationships. The concept of serving in the New Testament often transcends mere duty, implying a heartfelt commitment and dedication. This word challenges believers to view their work and service as a divine calling, not just a human obligation. with good will as to the Lord and not to men Parallel Commentaries ... Greek Serveδουλεύοντες (douleuontes) Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's 1398: To be a slave, be subject to, obey, be devoted. From doulos; to be a slave to. with μετ’ (met’) Preposition Strong's 3326: (a) gen: with, in company with, (b) acc: (1) behind, beyond, after, of place, (2) after, of time, with nouns, neut. of adjectives. good will, εὐνοίας (eunoias) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular Strong's 2133: Good-will, kindliness; enthusiasm. From the same as eunoeo; kindness; euphemistically, conjugal duty. as ὡς (hōs) Adverb Strong's 5613: Probably adverb of comparative from hos; which how, i.e. In that manner. to the τῷ (tō) Article - Dative Masculine Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. Lord Κυρίῳ (Kyriō) Noun - Dative Masculine Singular Strong's 2962: Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. not οὐκ (ouk) Adverb Strong's 3756: No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not. to men, ἀνθρώποις (anthrōpois) Noun - Dative Masculine Plural Strong's 444: A man, one of the human race. From aner and ops; man-faced, i.e. A human being. Links Ephesians 6:7 NIVEphesians 6:7 NLT Ephesians 6:7 ESV Ephesians 6:7 NASB Ephesians 6:7 KJV Ephesians 6:7 BibleApps.com Ephesians 6:7 Biblia Paralela Ephesians 6:7 Chinese Bible Ephesians 6:7 French Bible Ephesians 6:7 Catholic Bible NT Letters: Ephesians 6:7 With good will doing service as (Ephes. Eph. Ep) |
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