Colossians 3:22 bbe — Servants, in all things do the orders of your natural masters; not only when their eyes are on you, as pleasers of men,…

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"Servants, in all things do the orders of your natural masters; not only when their eyes are on you, as pleasers of men, but with all your heart, fearing the Lord:"

— Colossians 3:22, Bible in Basic English

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“Servants, obey in all things them that are your masters according to the flesh; not with eye-service, as men-pleasers, but in singleness of heart, fearing the Lord: ”
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Colossians 3 — Context

Husbands, have love for your wives, and be not bitter against them.

Children, do the orders of your fathers and mothers in all things, for this is pleasing to the Lord.

Fathers, do not be hard on your children, so that their spirit may not be broken.

Servants, in all things do the orders of your natural masters; not only when their eyes are on you, as pleasers of men, but with all your heart, fearing the Lord:

Whatever you do, do it readily, as to the Lord and not to men;

Being certain that the Lord will give you the reward of the heritage: for you are the servants of the Lord Christ.

For the wrongdoer will have punishment for the wrong he has done, without respect for any man's position.

Colossians 3:22 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Colossians 3:22 say?

Colossians 3:22 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Servants, in all things do the orders of your natural masters; not only when their eyes are on you, as pleasers of men, but with all your heart, fearing the Lord:”

Where is Colossians 3:22 in the Bible?

Colossians 3:22 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Colossians, chapter 3, verse 22.

Who wrote Colossians?

Colossians is traditionally attributed to Paul the Apostle (from prison). It was written c. AD 60–62.

What is the book of Colossians about?

To a church tempted by a Christ-plus-other-wisdom error, Paul writes one of Scripture's loftiest portraits of Jesus: "by him all things consist." In Christ is all the fullness of deity — and complete sufficiency for the believer. Practical instructions for new-creation living follow.

What are the major themes of Colossians?

Colossians explores themes including Supremacy of Christ, Fullness in Christ, New Life, Family, Prayer. These themes shape the meaning and context of Colossians 3:22.

What translation should I read Colossians 3:22 in?

Colossians 3:22 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize Colossians 3:22?

Colossians 3:22 reads (BBE): “Servants, in all things do the orders of your natural masters; not only when their eyes are on you, as pleasers of men, but with all your heart, fearing the Lord:” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

Colossians 3:22 bbe — Servants, in all things do the orders of your natural masters; not only when their eyes are on you, as pleasers of men,…

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