Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Colossians 4:1
The apostle proceeds with the duty of masters to their servants, which might have been joined to the foregoing chapter, and is a part of that discourse. Here observe, 1. Justice is required of them: Give unto your servants that which is just and equal (Col. 4:1), not only strict justice, but equity and kindness. Be faithful to your promises to them, and perform your agreements; not defrauding them of their dues, nor keeping back by fraud the hire of the labourers, Jas. 5:4. Require no more of... read more
Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Colossians 4
I. He continues his account of the duty of masters, from the close of the former chapter, Col. 4:1. II. He exhorts to the duty of prayer (Col. 4:2-4), and to a prudent and decent conduct towards those with whom we converse, Col. 4:5, 6. III. He closes the epistle with the mention of several of his friends, of whom he gives an honourable testimony, Col. 4:7-18. read more