Verse Comparison: Colossians 4:1

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American Standard Version
Masters, render unto your servants that which is just and equal; knowing that ye also have a Master in heaven.

Amplified® Bible
MASTERS, [on your part] deal with your slaves justly and fairly, knowing that also you have a Master in heaven.

Contemporary English Version
Slave owners, be fair and honest with your slaves. Don't forget that you have a Master in heaven.

Darby English Version
Masters, give to bondmen what is just and fair, knowing that *ye* also have a Master in [the] heavens.

Good News Bible
Masters, be fair and just in the way you treat your slaves. Remember that you too have a Master in heaven.

International Standard Version
Masters, treat your slaves with justice and fairness, for you know that you also have a Master in heaven.

King James Version
Masters, give unto your servants that which is just and equal; knowing that ye also have a Master in heaven.

New American Standard Bible
Masters, grant to your slaves justice and fairness, knowing that you too have a Master in heaven.

New International Version
Masters, provide your slaves with what is right and fair, because you know that you also have a Master in heaven.

New King James Version
Masters, give your bondservants what is just and fair, knowing that you also have a Master in heaven.

N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
Masters, grant to your slaves justice and fairness, knowing that you too have a Master in heaven.

Young's Literal Translation
The masters! that which is righteous and equal to the servants give ye, having known that ye also have a Master in the heavens.


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