KJV ORIGINAL
Servants, obey in all things your masters according to the flesh; not with eyeservice, as menpleasers; but in singleness of heart, fearing God:
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
If you work for someone, give them your best effort in everything — not just when they're watching to make them happy, but because you genuinely care about doing right by God.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Work with integrity whether your boss is watching or not, because God always sees your heart.
📜 Historical Context — Why was this verse written?
The letter to the Colossians was written by the apostle Paul to the Christian community in Colossae around 60-62 CE. It was written to counter various false teachings, including philosophical speculation and legalism, that were challenging the church's understanding of Christ's supremacy.
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