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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

Here "heart" is a metonym for a person's mind or intentions. AT: "with honesty" or "with sincerity" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy)