Ephesians 6:8 net — because you know that each person, whether slave or free, if he does something good, this will be rewarded by the Lord.

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"because you know that each person, whether slave or free, if he does something good, this will be rewarded by the Lord."

— Ephesians 6:8, NET Bible

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Ephesians 6 — Context

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Slaves, obey your human masters with fear and trembling, in the sincerity of your heart, as to Christ,

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not like those who do their work only when someone is watching– as people-pleasers– but as slaves of Christ doing the will of God from the heart.

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Obey with enthusiasm, as though serving the Lord and not people,

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because you know that each person, whether slave or free, if he does something good, this will be rewarded by the Lord.

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Masters, treat your slaves the same way, giving up the use of threats, because you know that both you and they have the same master in heaven, and there is no favoritism with him.

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Exhortations for Spiritual Warfare Finally, be strengthened in the Lord and in the strength of his power.

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Clothe yourselves with the full armor of God, so that you will be able to stand against the schemes of the devil.

Ephesians 6:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ephesians 6:8 say?
Ephesians 6:8 in the NET Bible reads: “because you know that each person, whether slave or free, if he does something good, this will be rewarded by the Lord.”
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 (NET): “because you know that each person, whether slave or free, if he does something good, this will be rewarded by 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.
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