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Ephesians 6:8
8knowing that whatever good each shall do, this he shall receive of [the] Lord, whether 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 with eye-service as men-pleasers; but as bondmen of Christ, doing the will of God from [the] soul, 7serving with good will as to the Lord, and not to men; knowing that whatever good each shall do, this he shall receive of [the] Lord, whether bond or free. 9And, masters, do the same things towards them, giving up threatening, knowing that both their and your Master is in heaven, and there is no acceptance of persons with him. 10For the rest, brethren, be strong in [the] Lord, and in the might of his strength.
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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 worketh a deceitful work; but he that soweth righteousness hath a sure reward.
- Proverbs 23:18for surely there is a result, and thine expectation shall not be cut off.
- Isaiah 3:11Woe unto the wicked! it shall be ill [with him], because the desert of his hands shall be rendered unto him.
- Matthew 5:12Rejoice and exult, for your reward is great in the heavens; for thus have they persecuted the prophets who were before you.
- Matthew 6:1Take heed not to do your alms before men to be seen of them, otherwise ye have no reward with your Father who is in the heavens.
- Matthew 10:41He that receives a prophet in the name of a prophet, shall receive a prophet's reward; and he that receives a righteous man in the name of a righteous man, shall receive a righteous man's reward.
- Matthew 16:27For the Son of man is about to come in the glory of his Father with his angels, and then he will render to each according to his doings.
- Luke 6:35But love your enemies, and do good, and lend, hoping for nothing in return, and your reward shall be great, and ye shall be sons of [the] Highest; for he is good to the unthankful and wicked.
- Luke 14:14and thou shalt be blessed; for they have not [the means] to recompense thee; for it shall be recompensed thee in the resurrection of the just.
- Romans 2:6who shall render to each according to his works:
- 2 Corinthians 5:10For we must all be manifested before the judgment-seat of the Christ, that each may receive the things [done] in the body, according to those he has done, whether [it be] good or evil.
- Colossians 3:24knowing that of [the] Lord ye shall receive the recompense of the inheritance; ye serve the Lord Christ.
- Hebrews 10:35Cast not away therefore your confidence, which has great recompense.
- Hebrews 11:26esteeming the reproach of the Christ greater riches than the treasures of Egypt, for he had respect to the recompense.
- Galatians 3:28There is no Jew nor Greek; there is no bondman nor freeman; there is no male and female; for ye are all one in Christ Jesus:
- Colossians 3:11wherein there is not Greek and Jew, circumcision and uncircumcision, barbarian, Scythian, bondman, freeman; but Christ [is] everything, 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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