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obey your masters
The word "your" refers to the Colossian slaves who are believers.
Whatever you do
The word "you" refers to slaves, but may include all the colossian Christians.
obey your masters according to the flesh
"obey your earthly masters"
not with eye-service
Do not obey only when your master is watching.
people-pleasers
These are people who do something to get the approval of other people rather than the Lord's. (See UDB)
from the soul
“wholeheartedly” (See UDB)
as to the Lord
as to the Lord - “for the Lord” (See UDB)
reward of the inheritance
“our share of what the Lord has promised”. (See UDB)
who does unrighteousness
It refers to anyone who actively does wrong of any kind (moral, social or physical). It can be translated as “who does wrong” or “who does evil”.
receive the penalty
Will be punished.
is no partiality
“is no favoritism” or “are no favorites” or "are no favorite ones"