Ephesians 6:7-8 NIV

The Pulpit Commentary - Ephesians 6:5-9

Duties of servants and masters. I. DUTY OF SERVANTS . Recognized as constituent members of the Church, and, however little esteemed by man, as greatly regarded by God. In Christ all are brethren, for all are brothers of Christ, therefore of one another. 1. The duty of servants is obedience. Qualities of the obedience. 2. The reward of good service . Whatsoever good you do, you shall receive of the Lord; he will repay you. We are apt to be jealous of this doctrine. It... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Ephesians 6:5-9

The Christian treatment of slavery. The treatment of slavery by Christianity is one of the most interesting of themes. Because Christianity did not preach a servile war, that is, did not propose emancipation by force, it was imagined that it was a conniver in the selfish plot against the liberties of man. But Christianity confines itself to spiritual means. It is by a spirit that it regenerates mankind. Force and mechanical appliances may subserve its purposes, judgment may have to take... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Ephesians 6:5-9

The duties of servants and masters. I. DUTY OF SERVANTS . "Servants, be obedient unto them that according to the flesh are your masters." The Revisers have shown good judgment in retaining "servants" here, and putting "bond-servants" in the margin. For though" bond" (the same word) is in the eighth verse distinguished from "free," yet the thought requires a modification of the meaning. It would be pedantic to translate in the sixth verse "bond-servants of Christ" (or elsewhere,... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Ephesians 6:5-9

Servants and their masters. "Servants," etc. There are two thoughts underlying these verses. 1. The existence of social distinction , s amongst men . There are masters and servants, rulers and subjects. These distinctions are no accidental phases of society, they grow out of the constitution of things. Diversity in the temperaments, tastes, capacities, and circumstances of men give rise to masters and servants. 2. The one spirit which is to govern men of all distinctions . ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Ephesians 6:5-9

Servants and masters. The early preachers of the gospel were wise in not provoking futile and fatal attempts at a social revolution by denouncing slavery. Nevertheless, they laid the foundation of that revolution and secured its peaceable and bloodless accomplishment. Slavery could not permanently survive the establishment of the principle of Christian brotherhood. Meanwhile under the then existing circumstances Christianity taught certain necessary duties of slaves and masters, the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Ephesians 6:7

With good will doing service, as to the Lord, and not to men. Some join the last words of the preceding verse to this clause, "from the heart with good will," etc., on the ground that it is not needed for Ephesians 6:6 , for if you do the will of God at all, you must do it from the heart. But one may do the will of God in a sense outwardly and formally, therefore the clause is not superfluous in Ephesians 6:6 , whereas, if one does service with good will, one surely does it from the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Ephesians 6:8

Knowing that whatsover good thing each man shall have done, the same shall he receive from the Lord, whether he be bond or free. The hope of reward is brought in to supplement the more disinterested motive, such addition being specially useful in the case of slaves (as of children, Ephesians 6:2 , Ephesians 6:3 ). For the slave the hope of reward is future—it is at the Lord's coming that he will have his reward. read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Ephesians 6:7

As to the Lord, and not to men - That is, he should regard his lot in life as having been ordered by Divine Providence for some wise and good purpose; and until he may be permitted to enjoy his liberty in a quiet and peaceable manner (notes, 1 Corinthians 7:21), he should perform his duties with fidelity, and feel that he was rendering acceptable service to God. This would reconcile him to much of the hardships of his lot. The feeling that “God” has ordered the circumstances of our lives, and... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Ephesians 6:8

Knowing that whatsoever good thing - Whatever a man does that is right, for that he shall be appropriately rewarded. No matter what his rank in life, if he discharges his duty to God and man, he will be accepted. A man in a state of servitude may so live as to honor God; and, so living, he should not be greatly solicitous about his condition. A master may fail to render suitable recompense to a slave. But, if the servant is faithful to God, he will recompense him in the future world. It is in... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Ephesians 6:5-8

Ephesians 6:5-8. Servants Δουλοι , bond-servants; or he may include also those that were in the station of hired servants; be obedient to your masters For the gospel does not cancel the civil rights of mankind; according to the flesh That is, who have the command of your bodies, but not of your souls and consciences. Or, the expression may mean, who are your masters according to the present state of things: hereafter the servant will be free from his master; with fear and trembling A... read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Ephesians 6:5-9

The Pulpit Commentary - Ephesians 6:5-9

The Pulpit Commentary - Ephesians 6:5-9

The Pulpit Commentary - Ephesians 6:5-9

The Pulpit Commentary - Ephesians 6:5-9

The Pulpit Commentary - Ephesians 6:7

The Pulpit Commentary - Ephesians 6:8

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Ephesians 6:7

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Ephesians 6:8

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Ephesians 6:5-8

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