Ephesians 6:8 asv — knowing that whatsoever good thing each one doeth, the same shall he receive again from the Lord, whether he be bond or…

American Standard Version

"knowing that whatsoever good thing each one doeth, the same shall he receive again from the Lord, whether he be bond or free. "

— Ephesians 6:8, American Standard Version

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Ephesians 6 — Context

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Servants, be obedient unto them that according to the flesh are your masters, with fear and trembling, in singleness of your heart, as unto Christ;

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not in the way of eyeservice, as men-pleasers; but as servants of Christ, doing the will of God from the heart;

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with good will doing service, as unto the Lord, and not unto men:

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knowing that whatsoever good thing each one doeth, the same shall he receive again from the Lord, whether he be bond or free.

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And, ye masters, do the same things unto them, and forbear threatening: knowing that he who is both their Master and yours is in heaven, and there is no respect of persons with him.

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Finally, be strong in the Lord, and in the strength of his might.

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Put on the whole armor of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.

Ephesians 6:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ephesians 6:8 say?
Ephesians 6:8 in the American Standard Version reads: “knowing that whatsoever good thing each one doeth, the same shall he receive again from the Lord, whether he be bond or free. ”
Where is Ephesians 6:8 in the Bible?
Ephesians 6:8 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Ephesians, chapter 6, verse 8.
Who wrote Ephesians?
Ephesians is traditionally attributed to Paul the Apostle (from Roman imprisonment). It was written c. AD 60–62.
What is the book of Ephesians about?
Ephesians is the church's great song of God's plan — Father, Son, and Spirit working from before the foundation of the world to gather one new people in Christ. Chapters 1–3 lay the doctrine, chapters 4–6 work out the life that flows from it, ending in the armor of God.
What are the major themes of Ephesians?
Ephesians explores themes including Grace, Unity in Christ, New Humanity, Spirit-Filled Life, Spiritual Warfare. These themes shape the meaning and context of Ephesians 6:8.
What translation should I read Ephesians 6:8 in?
Ephesians 6:8 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 Ephesians 6:8?
Ephesians 6:8 reads (ASV): “knowing that whatsoever good thing each one doeth, the same shall he receive again from the Lord, whether he be bond or free. ” 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.
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