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Colossians 3:22

King James Version (KJV)

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Colossians 3:22

Verse 22 of 25

Scripture focus

Servants, obey in all things [your] masters according to the flesh; not with eyeservice, as menpleasers; but in singleness of heart, fearing God:

Colossians 3:22 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Colossians 3:22

Theological / Devotional

Servants, obey. See on Ephesians 6:5.

Eyeservice, as menpleasers. The motive for service should not be merely to satisfy a human standard, to work while the overseer is looking on and to give the minimum in effort. Such servants may look upon themselves as merely pleasing their human masters, but this is unworthy as a motive for Christians. See on Ephesians 6:6.

Singleness. Gr. haplotes, “simplicity,” “sincerity” (see on Romans 12:8). This is the exact opposite of eyeservice. One who looks only to please his master, and that only while the master is watching, and who at other times does nothing, is a hypocrite. See on Ephesians 6:5.

Fearing God. Or, “reverencing God.” He is the great master. His standards are those that should impel Christians in whatever walk they may be to act as recognizing the Lord to be the One to whom they are finally accountable.

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