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Ephesians 6:5-6

5 Slaves and Masters
Slaves, obey your earthly masters with respect and fear, and with sincerity of heart, just as you would obey Christ.

6 Obey them not only to win their favor when their eye is on you, but like slaves of Christ, doing the will of God from your heart.

Cross References for Ephesians 6:5-6

Psalms 86:11 - Teach me your way, O Lord, and I will walk in your truth; give me an undivided heart, that I ma... Click to read the verse Psalms 86:11 Click to read the verse Psalms 86:11

Matthew 8:9 - For I myself am a man under authority, with soldiers under me. I tell this one, ‘Go,’ and he go... Click to read the verse Matthew 8:9 Click to read the verse Matthew 8:9

Romans 13:7 - Give everyone what you owe him: If you owe taxes, pay taxes; if revenue, then revenue; if respe... Click to read the verse Romans 13:7 Click to read the verse Romans 13:7

Genesis 16:9 - Then the angel of the Lord told her, “Go back to your mistress and submit to her.” Click to read the verse Genesis 16:9 Click to read the verse Genesis 16:9

Hebrews 10:22 - let us draw near to God with a sincere heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts spri... Click to read the verse Hebrews 10:22 Click to read the verse Hebrews 10:22

1 Chronicles 29:17 - I know, my God, that you test the heart and are pleased with integrity. All these things have I... Click to read the verse 1 Chronicles 29:17 Click to read the verse 1 Chronicles 29:17

2 Corinthians 1:12 - Paul’s Change of Plans Now this is our boast: Our conscience testifies that we have conducted o... Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 1:12 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 1:12

Acts 10:7-8 - When the angel who spoke to him had gone, Cornelius called two of his servants and a devout sol... Click to read the verse Acts 10:7-8 Click to read the verse Acts 10:7-8

Matthew 6:24 - “No one can serve two masters. Either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be de... Click to read the verse Matthew 6:24 Click to read the verse Matthew 6:24

Titus 2:9-10 - Teach slaves to be subject to their masters in everything, to try to please them, not to talk b... Click to read the verse Titus 2:9-10 Click to read the verse Titus 2:9-10

Philemon 1:16 - no longer as a slave, but better than a slave, as a dear brother. He is very dear to me but eve... Click to read the verse Philemon 1:16 Click to read the verse Philemon 1:16

Psalms 123:2 - As the eyes of slaves look to the hand of their master, as the eyes of a maid look to the hand ... Click to read the verse Psalms 123:2 Click to read the verse Psalms 123:2

Romans 12:8 - if it is encouraging, let him encourage; if it is contributing to the needs of others, let him ... Click to read the verse Romans 12:8 Click to read the verse Romans 12:8

Malachi 1:6 - “A son honors his father, and a slave his master. If I am a father, where is the honor due me? ... Click to read the verse Malachi 1:6 Click to read the verse Malachi 1:6

Joshua 24:14 - “Now fear the Lord and serve him with all faithfulness. Throw away the gods your forefathers wo... Click to read the verse Joshua 24:14 Click to read the verse Joshua 24:14

Acts 2:46 - Every day they continued to meet together in the temple courts. They broke bread in their homes... Click to read the verse Acts 2:46 Click to read the verse Acts 2:46

Ephesians 6:24 - Grace to all who love our Lord Jesus Christ with an undying love. Click to read the verse Ephesians 6:24 Click to read the verse Ephesians 6:24

2 Corinthians 11:2-3 - I am jealous for you with a godly jealousy. I promised you to one husband, to Christ, so that I... Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 11:2-3 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 11:2-3

Philippians 2:12 - Shining as Stars Therefore, my dear friends, as you have always obeyed—not only in my presence,... Click to read the verse Philippians 2:12 Click to read the verse Philippians 2:12

Ephesians 5:22 - Wives and Husbands Wives, submit to your husbands as to the Lord. Click to read the verse Ephesians 5:22 Click to read the verse Ephesians 5:22

Matthew 6:22 - “The eye is the lamp of the body. If your eyes are good, your whole body will be full of light. Click to read the verse Matthew 6:22 Click to read the verse Matthew 6:22

1 Peter 2:18-21 - Slaves, submit yourselves to your masters with all respect, not only to those who are good and ... Click to read the verse 1 Peter 2:18-21 Click to read the verse 1 Peter 2:18-21

2 Corinthians 7:15 - And his affection for you is all the greater when he remembers that you were all obedient, rece... Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 7:15 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 7:15

1 Corinthians 2:3 - I came to you in weakness and fear, and with much trembling. Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 2:3 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 2:3

Luke 11:34 - Your eye is the lamp of your body. When your eyes are good, your whole body also is full of lig... Click to read the verse Luke 11:34 Click to read the verse Luke 11:34

1 Peter 3:2 - when they see the purity and reverence of your lives. Click to read the verse 1 Peter 3:2 Click to read the verse 1 Peter 3:2

1 Corinthians 7:22 - For he who was a slave when he was called by the Lord is the Lord’s freedman; similarly, he who... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 7:22 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 7:22

1 Timothy 6:1-3 - All who are under the yoke of slavery should consider their masters worthy of full respect, so ... Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 6:1-3 Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 6:1-3

Colossians 3:17-24 - And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving t... Click to read the verse Colossians 3:17-24 Click to read the verse Colossians 3:17-24

Ephesians 1:1-23 - Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, To the saints in Ephesus, the faithful in ... Click to read the verse Ephesians 1:1-23 Click to read the verse Ephesians 1:1-23