unfoldingWord_en_tn/eph/06/05.md

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  • Slaves, be obedient to - AT: "You slaves should obey"
  • and trembling, in the honesty of your heart, as to Christ - AT: "and humble fear, just as you obey Christ"
  • deep respect and trembling - These are two similar ways to show honor towards one's master. (See: :en:ta:vol2:translate:figs_doublet)
  • not only to please them when they are watching you - AT: "Always work as if you were working for Christ himself, even when your masters are not watching you"
  • as slaves of Christ himself - Serve your earthly master as if your earthly master was Christ himself.
  • serving cheerfully as for the Lord and not just for people - AT: "Work joyfully since you are working for the Lord and not just for people"
  • remembering that whatever good deed each person does, he will receive a reward from the Lord - AT: "Remember that every good deed a person does will be rewarded by the Lord"