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2024-04-23
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  1. Ephesians 6:5 (ESV)
  2. Exposition

Who are the "earthly masters"?

Ephesians 6:5 (ESV)

5 Bondservants, obey your earthly masters with fear and trembling, with a sincere heart, as you would Christ,

With this term, Paul contrasts the masters on earth with Christ who is in heaven ( Ephesians 1:10; Ephesians 3:15; Ephesians 4:10).

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