41 Masters, give unto your servants that which is just and equal; knowing that ye also have a Master in heaven.

Other Translations of Colossians 4:1

New International Version

41 Masters, provide your slaves with what is right and fair, because you know that you also have a Master in heaven.

English Standard Version

41 Masters, treat your slavesOr servants; Greek bondservants justly and fairly, knowing that you also have a Master in heaven.

The Message

41 And masters, treat your servants considerately. Be fair with them. Don't forget for a minute that you, too, serve a Master - God in heaven.

New King James Version

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

New Living Translation

41 Masters, be just and fair to your slaves. Remember that you also have a Master-in heaven.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Colossians 4:1

Commentary on Colossians 4:1

(Read Colossians 4:1)

The apostle proceeds with the duty of masters to their servants. Not only justice is required of them, but strict equity and kindness. Let them deal with servants as they expect God should deal with themselves.