Colossians 4:1
“Masters, give unto your servants that which is just and equal; knowing that ye also have a Master in heaven.”
Colossians 4:1 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- Masters, give unto your servants that which is just and equal; knowing that ye also have a Master in heaven.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- Masters, do to your servants that which is just and equal: knowing that you also have a master in heaven.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- Masters, render unto your servants that which is just and equal; knowing that ye also have a Master in heaven.
- DARBYDarby
- Masters, give to bondmen what is just and fair, knowing that ye also have a Master in the heavens.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- Masters, give to your servants that which is just and equal, knowing that you also have a Master in heaven.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- The masters! that which is righteous and equal to the servants give ye, having known that ye also have a Master in the heavens.
- BPVBiblePics Version
- Masters, give unto your servants that which is just and equal; knowing that ye also have a Master in heaven.
Context: Colossians 4
1Masters, give unto your servants that which is just and equal; knowing that ye also have a Master in heaven.
2Continue in prayer, and watch in the same with thanksgiving;
3Withal praying also for us, that God would open unto us a door of utterance, to speak the mystery of Christ, for which I am also in bonds:
About Colossians 4: Christian Conduct and Relationships
Paul instructs the Colossians on how to conduct themselves as Christians, including how to treat each other, how to communicate with each other, and how to interact with the outside world. He sends greetings from fellow workers and closes with a benediction.
Commentary
Colossians 4 is a chapter that speaks to the importance of living a life of prayer and humility. Paul begins by encouraging the Colossians to pray for him and his companions, and to be persistent in their prayers. He then goes on to remind them to be wise in their interactions with outsiders, and to be gracious and wise in their speech. He also encourages them to be thankful for all that God has done for them.