# be obedient to

"obey." This is a command.

# deep respect and trembling

The phrase "deep respect and trembling" uses two similar ideas to emphasize the importance of honoring their masters. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])

# and trembling

Here "trembling" is an exaggeration used to emphasize how important it is that slaves obey their masters. AT: "and fear" or "as though you were shaking with fear" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-hyperbole]])

# in the honesty of your heart

"being completely honest"

# as slaves of Christ

Serve your earthly master as though your earthly master were Christ himself.

# Serve with all your heart, as though you were serving the Lord and not people

"work joyfully, since you are working for the Lord and not only pleasing people"