Ephesians 6:8 kjv — Knowing that whatsoever good thing any man doeth, the same shall he receive of the Lord, whether he be bond or free.

King James Version

"Knowing that whatsoever good thing any man doeth, the same shall he receive of the Lord, whether he be bond or free."

— Ephesians 6:8, King James Version

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Ephesians 6 — Context

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

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Not with eyeservice, as menpleasers; but as the servants of Christ, doing the will of God from the heart;

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With good will doing service, as to the Lord, and not to men:

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Knowing that whatsoever good thing any man doeth, the same shall he receive of the Lord, whether he be bond or free.

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And, ye masters, do the same things unto them, forbearing threatening: knowing that your Master also is in heaven; neither is there respect of persons with him.

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Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.

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Put on the whole armour 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 King James Version reads: “Knowing that whatsoever good thing any man doeth, the same shall he receive of 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 (KJV): “Knowing that whatsoever good thing any man doeth, the same shall he receive of 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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