1Masters, give your bondservants what is just and fair, knowing that you also have a Master in heaven.

This verse belongs with the previous chapter that discusses - slaves. This verse looks at the duty of the master (boss) toward those who work for him.

They need to be just and fair. NIV "right and fair" NASB "justice and fairness" Phillips "your responsibility is to be fair and just" The employee must give a days work for a days pay. The employer must give a days pay for a days work. In many cases, each is waiting for the other to act first. This passage teaches that there is a mutual obligation.

The boss or master must be reminded that they, too, have a boss. Their Master is in heaven.

1 - Masters, treat those under you with fairness and justice. Never forget that you have a Master watching you from heaven.

Continues after advertising
Continues after advertising

Old Testament