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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