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NASB | Ephesians 6:5 ¶ Slaves, be obedient to those who are your masters according to the flesh, with fear and trembling, in the sincerity of your heart, as to Christ; |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Ephesians 6:5 ¶ Slaves, be obedient to those who are your earthly masters, with respect for authority, and with a sincere heart [seeking to please them], as [service] to Christ-- |
Bible Question: When Paul talks about slaves being in subjection unto their masters, what type of slavery is Paul talking about? Was it the kind of slavery the Israelites suffered in Egypt or slavery in relations to "employees" having a Christ-like attitude towards their employers?' What type of slavery was Paul endorsing in the new testament? (Eph 6:5-6) |
Bible Answer: Scripture ... Exo 21, Lev 25, Deu 15 ... God's day to you, humility, Slavery was normal. There were regulations, see the passages I cited. People were owned. Searcher |
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