American Standard Version
Ephesians 6:8
8knowing that whatsoever good thing each one doeth, the same shall he receive again from the Lord, whether he be bond or free.
Ephesians 6:8 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)Knowing that whatsoever good thing any man doeth, the same shall he receive of the Lord, whether he be bond or free.
- New International Version (NIV)because you know that the Lord will reward each one for whatever good they do, whether they are slave or free.
- English Standard Version (ESV)knowing that whatever good anyone does, this he will receive back from the Lord, whether he is a bondservant or is free.
- New King James Version (NKJV)knowing that whatever good anyone does, he will receive the same from the Lord, whether he is a slave or free.
Context of Ephesians 6:8
6not in the way of eyeservice, as men-pleasers; but as servants of Christ, doing the will of God from the heart; 7with good will doing service, as unto the Lord, and not unto men: knowing that whatsoever good thing each one doeth, the same shall he receive again from the Lord, whether he be bond or free. 9And, ye masters, do the same things unto them, and forbear threatening: knowing that he who is both their Master and yours is in heaven, and there is no respect of persons with him. 10Finally, be strong in the Lord, and in the strength of his might.
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εἰδότες ὅτι ἕκαστος ἐάν τι ποιήσῃ ἀγαθὸν τοῦτο κομίσεται παρὰ κυρίου εἴτε δοῦλος εἴτε ἐλεύθερος.¶Read the interlinear
Cross-references for Ephesians 6:8
- Proverbs 11:18The wicked earneth deceitful wages; But he that soweth righteousness hath a sure reward.
- Proverbs 23:18For surely there is a reward; And thy hope shall not be cut off.
- Isaiah 3:11Woe unto the wicked! it shall be ill with him; for what his hands have done shall be done unto him.
- Matthew 5:12Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets that were before you.
- Matthew 6:1Take heed that ye do not your righteousness before men, to be seen of them: else ye have no reward with your Father who is in heaven.
- Matthew 10:41He that receiveth a prophet in the name of a prophet shall receive a prophet’s reward: and he that receiveth a righteous man in the name of a righteous man shall receive a righteous man’s reward.
- Matthew 16:27For the Son of man shall come in the glory of his Father with his angels; and then shall he render unto every man according to his deeds.
- Luke 6:35But love your enemies, and do them good, and lend, never despairing; and your reward shall be great, and ye shall be sons of the Most High: for he is kind toward the unthankful and evil.
- Luke 14:14and thou shalt be blessed; because they have not wherewith to recompense thee: for thou shalt be recompensed in the resurrection of the just.
- Romans 2:6who will render to every man according to his works:
- 2 Corinthians 5:10For we must all be made manifest before the judgment-seat of Christ; that each one may receive the things done in the body, according to what he hath done, whether it be good or bad.
- Colossians 3:24knowing that from the Lord ye shall receive the recompense of the inheritance: ye serve the Lord Christ.
- Hebrews 10:35Cast not away therefore your boldness, which hath great recompense of reward.
- Hebrews 11:26accounting the reproach of Christ greater riches than the treasures of Egypt: for he looked unto the recompense of reward.
- Galatians 3:28There can be neither Jew nor Greek, there can be neither bond nor free, there can be no male and female; for ye all are one man in Christ Jesus.
- Colossians 3:11where there cannot be Greek and Jew, circumcision and uncircumcision, barbarian, Scythian, bondman, freeman; but Christ is all, and in all.
Commentaries on Ephesians 6:8
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 8Whatsoever good thing any man doeth - Though your masters should fail to give you the due reward of your fidelity and labor, yet, as ye have done your work as unto the Lord, he will take care to give you the proper recompense. Whether he be bond - A slave, bought with money; Or free - A person who has hired himself of his own free accord.Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 8Knowing that whatsoever good thing - Whatever a man does that is right, for that he shall be appropriately rewarded. No matter what his rank in life, if he discharges his duty to God and man, he will be accepted. A man in a state of servitude may so live as to honor God; and, so living, he should not be greatly solicitous about his condition. A master may fail to render suitable recompense to a slave. But, if the servant is faithful to God, he will…Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 5-9Verses 5-9 The duty of servants is summed up in one word, obedience. The servants of old were generally slaves. The apostles were to teach servants and masters their duties, in doing which evils would be lessened, till slavery should be rooted out by the influence of Christianity. Servants are to reverence those over them. They are to be sincere; not pretending obedience when they mean to disobey, but serving faithfully. And they must serve their masters…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 8The Bible uses the image of a master to describe the Lord’s authority over believers. He will reward those who are faithful (see 1 Corinthians 3:12–15).Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 88. any man doeth--Greek, "any man shall have done," that is, shall be found at the Lord's coming to have done. the same--in full payment, in heaven's currency. shall ... receive--(2Co 5:10; Col 3:25; but all of grace, Lu 17:10). bond or free--(1Co 7:22; 12:13; Ga 3:28; Col 3:11). Christ does not regard such distinctions in His present dealings of grace, or in His future judgment. The slave that has acted faithfully for the Lord's sake to his master…Read the comment
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Commentaries on Ephesians 6
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Calvin’s Commentaries
- John Wesley’s Notes
- Illustrated New Testament
- Burkitt’s Expository Notes
- Darby Translation Notes
- Family Bible Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Luther’s Commentary on Selected Bible Passages
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- The People’s New Testament
- Robertson’s Word Pictures
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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